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Alex Diaz, Julia Glenn, and Patrick Fretwell

From left to right: Dancer Alex Diaz, violinist Julia Glenn, and theater artist Patrick Fretwell

 

Boston Conservatory at Berklee Welcomes 15 New Faculty Members
September 3, 2025

The new hires bring expertise in a wide range of subjects, including Indian classical dance, electronic music, breakdancing, Persian setar, and stage combat.

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Boston Conservatory at Berklee Announces Center Stage Performances for 2025–2026 Season
August 27, 2025

The eight student performances include top Broadway musicals, world premieres in contemporary dance, and brand new works by composers Peter Dugan and Laura Kaminsky. 

Kevin Haden

Kevin Haden begins his appointment as Boston Conservatory at Berklee's dean of music on July 1.

Photo by De'Lon Grant

Kevin Haden Announced as Dean of Music for Boston Conservatory at Berklee
May 12, 2025

The educator and multifaceted artist will lead the school’s Music Division starting July 1.

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Boston Conservatory at Berklee Presents Mozart’s Beloved Opera Così fan tutte
April 1, 2025

Boston Conservatory students will perform the classic opera buffa from April 10–13.

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Silkroad artist Kaoru Watanabe

Partnerships Create Industry Inroads
March 3, 2025

Professional partnerships give students game-changing opportunities. 

Alums Gabby Reyes and Melanie Bacaling in front of a red staircase

Gabriella Reyes (left) and Melanie Bacaling (right)

Photo by Laura Barisonzi

The Art of Connection
March 3, 2025

Alums Melanie Bacaling and Gabriella Reyes share a deep bond that’s carried them to the heights of the opera world.

Palaver Strings

The Grammy-nominated ensemble Palaver Strings includes alumni cellists Matthew Smith (front left) and Nathaniel Taylor (front right). 

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Nine Boston Conservatory Alumni Featured on Grammy-Nominated Albums
January 31, 2025

Listen to tracks from the nominated albums, from Best Musical Theater Album to Best Opera Recording.  

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Boston Conservatory at Berklee Kicks Off Its Spring Center Stage Season in January
December 9, 2024

The four spring performances will highlight student talent in dance, music, and theater.

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Boston Conservatory at Berklee Presents a Workshop Production of the New Rock Musical The World Still Needs You, Boris Yeltsin!
September 18, 2024

The musical is a love letter to living your dream, roasting everyone on the political spectrum, and the awesomeness of the 1980s. (Spoiler alert: Yeltsin ends communism.)

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Sandra Piques Eddy

Boston Conservatory at Berklee Adds Six New Faculty to Teach Voice, Opera
May 15, 2024

New hires include Metropolitan Opera soloist Sandra Piques Eddy, As One composer Laura Kaminsky, and UIA Talent Agency Vice President Shawn Marie Jeffery.