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Assistant Professor of Harp Charles Overton collaborated with Boston Symphony Orchestra Associate Principal Horn Richard Sebring on an original duet, "Listen, to the Cry of Your Fellow Man,” created in response to the killing of George Floyd. The duet is now streaming on the Boston Symphony Orchestra website.

Tony Award-winning triple threat Sutton Foster is adding another honor to her impressive list of accomplishments. Cathy Young, the executive director of Boston Conservatory at Berklee, will present Foster with an honorary doctor of music degree during the conservatory’s commencement ceremony on May 11.

The two-time Tony winner, who will return to Broadway in 2020, will be presented with the doctorate in May.

Alumna Molly McCaffrey (M.M. '13, harp), who recently became the principal harpist for the Cape Ann Symphony, discusses life as a freelance harpist and her relationship with competitive orchestral auditions.

Berklee President Roger H. Brown and Boston Conservatory at Berklee Executive Director Cathy Young talk with Boston Public Radio in their first joint interview.

Cathy Young appeared on New England Cable News (NECN) to discuss her appointment as executive director of Boston Conservatory at Berklee, how the merged institution represents the future of the performing arts, and what it means to be the first woman to lead the school.

In The Berkshire Eagle, President Richard Ortner discusses technology's role in reshaping performing arts training, and how the merger with Berklee provides new opportunities for students to thrive in this landscape.

The Boston Globe reports on the appointment of current Dean of Dance Cathy Young as executive director of Boston Conservatory at Berklee. 

Award-winning actor Alan Cumming, who will emcee the Conservatory’s 150th Anniversary Gala on May 9, 2017, talks to the Boston Globe about the gala and his love for Boston.

Broadway World highlights the Conservatory's 150th Anniversary Gala on May 9, 2017, which will feature Alan Cumming as master of ceremonies.

AfriClassical.com recognizes the Conservatory's long history of training African American performing artists, such as alumnus Jonathon Heyward (B.M. '14, cello).