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The newly named Roger H. Brown Jr. Building is among the outgoing president’s most visible and lasting accomplishments.

Image courtesy of ABC/Eric McCandless and 'American Idol' Berklee College of Music student Grace Kinstler won third place on last night's finale of ABC's American Idol. A fan favorite over the course of this season, Kinstler left both judges and audience members in awe of her stage presence and powerful voice. A native of Crystal Lake, Illinois, she is majoring in songwriting at Berklee. Her third-place finish marks the highest any Berklee-trained artist has ever placed on American Idol.  “It has been a joy to watch Grace perform every week on American Idol," said Berklee President Roge...

Berklee College of Music honored Celine Dion, Donald Harrison, and Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo of the Neptunes, and Boston Conservatory at Berklee honored Chita Rivera and André Watts.

Berklee recognized four legendary artists with named spaces on its Boston campus. By April 30, 2021 Duke Ellington, Berklee's first honorary doctorate recipient, performs for guests at the college's 1971 commencement ceremony.  Berklee presented the inaugural Berklee Legacy Awards, established to recognize extraordinary Black performing artists throughout history, to jazz icons Duke Ellington and Sarah Vaughan; Joseph Douglass, groundbreaking concert violinist and grandson of Frederick Douglass; and legendary dancer, choreographer, and actress Carmen de Lavallade. The Legacy Awards honor ...

Berklee Closes Out 75th Anniversary Celebration with Diamond Jubilee The Signature Series concert will feature performances from Berklee's locations in Boston, New York City, Abu Dhabi, and Valencia, Spain. By April 13, 2021 Grace Kelly B.M. ’12 will perform from Berklee NYC as part of Diamond Jubilee: A Celebration of Berklee’s 75th Anniversary. Image by Taso Papadakis Berklee will close out its 75th anniversary celebration with a virtual Signature Series concert on Thursday, April 22. Diamond Jubilee: A Celebration of Berklee’s 75th Anniversary will feature memorable performanc...