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Conservatory alumnus Justin Gigliello (B.M. '11, voice), posted the clip on Sunday, March 24 of him singing the classic song after his daughter asked him to sing with the grand piano player.

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.

Felix Aguilar Tomlinson (B.M. '20, voice) discussed his recent win at the annual Collegiate Vocal Competition and his performance with the Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra featuring the four winners including Hagar Adam (B.M. '19, voice).

Boston Civic Symphony’s Doura, Puccini, & Prokfiev program featured a world premiere by composition alumnus Daniel Doura (B.M. '82) conducted by Berklee College of Music faculty member Francisco Noya, and a selection of arias from La Bohème sung by voice alumna Gabriella Reyes de Ramírez (B.M. '16).

Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Sandra Piques Eddy (B.M. '94, music education, voice) recalls the first time she heard "Dido’s Lament" in a form and analysis class at the Conservatory—opening the door to what would become an illustrious career in opera.

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.

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