Berklee College of Music

Instrumental Performance Awardee Yeyun Jang presents "The Folk," an original composition blending Korean musical traditions with contemporary sounds.⁠
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Featuring Yeyun Jang on piri, Tyler Donkoh Halm on ukulele, and Seba Ramirez on percussion. ✨⁠
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🎵 Performance Credits⁠
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Yeyun Jang () • Piri, Composer⁠
Tyler Donkoh Halm () • Ukulele⁠
Seba Ramirez () • Percussion

Berklee’s first-ever Homecoming Block Party is bringing alumni, students, faculty, live music, and community together in one unforgettable celebration. 🎶⁠
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Tickets are now available. Don’t miss it!

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Jacob Collier H ‘26 performs “Something Heavy” in a beautiful arrangement by graduating student Daniela Saglimbeni at the Berklee Commencement Concert.

Credits:
“Something Heavy” (Jacob Collier)
Arranger and Conductor: Daniela Saglimbeni

Berklee songwriting awardee Skye Harding performs her original song “Better” live at the Berklee Career Jam Concert ✨
Joined by instrumental performance awardees Darnell Birmingham on drums, Morgan Gonce on guitar, and Harry Van der Meer on bass, alongside songwriting awardee Lilah Sesling on acoustic guitar, the performance spotlighted the incredible original artistry and collaboration happening at Berklee every day. 🎶

Violinist Lazaro Manzano and upright bassist Leo Luna bring a Cuban fusion twist to Paganini’s iconic 24th Caprice at the Berklee Career Jam Concert 🎻🔥

Blending virtuosic classical technique with Afro-Cuban rhythms and improvisation, the duo reimagines one of the most celebrated violin works through a contemporary Latin music lens.

Featuring Berklee Instrumental Performance Award recipient Lazaro Manzano alongside Leo Luna for a performance rooted in innovation, technical mastery, and cross-cultural collaboration.

Berklee Career Jam Concert Instrumental Performance Award recipient Su Yavuz performs a medley to open the Berklee Career Jam Concert in tribute to keynote artist Victoria Monét. Other Career Jam Concert award recipients include vocal arranger JP Thomas, horn section leader Lady Satch, and drummer/track producer Angel Ruiz.

During Berklee’s 2026 commencement ceremony, Vinnie Colaiuta delivered a thoughtful commencement address to the Class of 2026, encouraging graduates to approach the future with intention, discipline, and creativity. Vinnie Colaiuta

“Time is nothing to music.” 🎓 One of many unforgettable moments from Jill Scott’s commencement address to Berklee’s Class of 2026 Miss Jill Scott

Congratulations to Berklee’s Class of 2026 🎓 👏

This year’s commencement celebrated the creativity, dedication, and community that shaped each student’s time at Berklee. As graduates close this chapter, they leave with memories and experiences that will continue far beyond campus.

Thank you to everyone who made the day so special.