Boston Conservatory at Berklee has announced a new Master of Fine Arts in musical theater vocal pedagogy degree program that will launch in fall 2020. Boston Conservatory’s new M.F.A. in musical theater vocal pedagogy is a one-of-a-kind program that draws on Boston Conservatory’s deep expertise in both musical theater and vocal pedagogy.

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.

Christy Turnbow and Michael Hanley, assistant professors of voice at the Conservatory, talk about the importance of vocal health, what it takes to teach across styles, and why cross-training in vocal pedagogy is important for students entering the field.

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.