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Boston Conservatory at Berklee announces the appointment of conductor and clarinetist Matthew M. Marsit (M.M. '12, orchestral conducting) as chair of instrumental studies.

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.

Kimberly Haack, who previously served as the Conservatory’s director of external relations, has been appointed deputy chief of staff for the Office of the Executive Director at Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s fall performance lineup features an array of new and classical works of dance, music, opera, and theater.

Michael Shinn, D.M.A., has been appointed dean of music for Boston Conservatory at Berklee. His appointment will begin on August 15.

Berklee College of Music will award Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s Formation Scholars Award to Sadiya Ramos (B.F.A. '20, contemporary dance), a sophomore studying dance at Boston Conservatory at Berklee.