Ortner served as president from 1998 to 2017 and led the institution through impressive capital campaigns, campus expansions, and a historic merger into Berklee.

Under Brown's leadership, Berklee expanded its global presence, embraced technology, and increased diversity of the leadership and student body.

Curated performance collection showcases regional premieres, beloved classics, and thrilling new works.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee Executive Director Cathy Young will present an honorary doctorate to Tony Award–winning actress, singer, and dancer Sutton Foster at Boston Conservatory’s commencement ceremony on May 11. She will deliver commencement remarks for the Boston Conservatory at Berklee class of 2019 at the ceremony. Legendary American soprano Leontyne Price will be honored at the ceremony, where Dr. Laura Kafka-Price, a close relative, will accept an honorary doctorate on Price’s behalf.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee proudly announces Center Stage, a curated performance collection that showcases the Conservatory’s dynamic range in dance, music, and theater, and spotlights the extraordinary talent of the school’s student performers.

On April 8, Boston Conservatory Orchestra performed works by Bernstein, Ravel, Thomas, and Schumann under the baton of guest conductor Ken-David Masur, associate conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee Executive Director Cathy Young will present honorary doctorates to opera superstar Victoria Livengood (M.M. '85, voice) and Tony Award–winning performer Billy Porter at the Conservatory’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 12 at the Berklee Performance Center. Both artists will deliver commencement remarks for the Boston Conservatory at Berklee class of 2018 at the ceremony.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s spring performance lineup features dynamic works of dance, music, opera, and theater.

In this Inside Berklee podcast, Dean of Music Michael Shinn talks about today's classical music landscape, what he hopes to achieve as the Conservatory's new dean of music, and how the merger with Berklee distinguishes and advances the Conservatory's excellence in music training.

As of fall 2017, the Music Division leadership structure has been revamped to include three music chairs that oversee various areas of study within the division.