Berklee Percussion Department

Berklee Percussion Department The mission of the Percussion Department is to educate, train, and develop students to excel in music as a career.

Developing the musicianship of all our students is the foundation of our curriculum. We believe that the lessons and qualities derived from that work—the self-discipline needed for excellence, the empathy required of music making, and the openness and inquisitiveness essential to creativity—are critical to achievement in any pursuit, musical or otherwise, and that music is a powerful catalyst for

personal growth, which is central to any collegiate experience. Our comprehensive curriculum is distinctly contemporary in its content and approach, and covers the principal musical movements of our time. Through a course of scholarly and practical learning experiences integrating performance and writing, our curriculum covers the variety of influential styles, relevant technologies, and career opportunities open to today’s music professional.

Zildjian Company Armand Zildjian Artist in Residence w/ Larnell Lewis was INCREDIBLE!! We cannot thank all of amazing co...
10/27/2025

Zildjian Company Armand Zildjian Artist in Residence w/ Larnell Lewis was INCREDIBLE!! We cannot thank all of amazing collaboration and teamwork it took to bring this all to fruition, and it did not disappoint!!

We are excited to share with you the schedule of events for our 2025 Armand Zildjian Artist in Residence with Larnell Le...
10/12/2025

We are excited to share with you the schedule of events for our 2025 Armand Zildjian Artist in Residence with Larnell Lewis and his band along with special guest Joy Lapps!

Zildjian Company

Announcement for all our incoming Fall 2025 and Returning Summer 2025 Students! Percussion Department Entering Student O...
09/22/2025

Announcement for all our incoming Fall 2025 and Returning Summer 2025 Students!

Percussion Department Entering Student Orientation Meeting // Wednesday, September 24th at 1 PM // Room 1W

The legendary Steve Winwood stopped by Eguie Castrillo's class to visit with some of our percussion students! Berklee Co...
09/17/2025

The legendary Steve Winwood stopped by Eguie Castrillo's class to visit with some of our percussion students! Berklee College of Music

We are excited about our annual Berklee Percussion Days Event from March 26th to 28th. In collaboration with the Armand ...
03/04/2025

We are excited about our annual Berklee Percussion Days Event from March 26th to 28th. In collaboration with the Armand Zildjian Artist-in-Residence program, we will be hosting two artists in residence: drummer, composer, educator, and bandleader Quincy Davis with His Quintet and vibraphonist, composer, and educator Christos Rafalides, along with a number of our students and faculty members. Hope to see you there!

March 4th Brazilian Drum Set Clinic with Bertram Lehmann! See you there!!
02/27/2025

March 4th Brazilian Drum Set Clinic with Bertram Lehmann! See you there!!

Entering Student Orientation Meeting this Thursday!
01/28/2025

Entering Student Orientation Meeting this Thursday!

Join us on Thursday, November 21st, as we honor the 100th anniversary of Max Roach's birth with an afternoon of incredib...
11/15/2024

Join us on Thursday, November 21st, as we honor the 100th anniversary of Max Roach's birth with an afternoon of incredible performances by Berklee faculty, students, and special guests! Don't miss this celebration of a jazz legend. The event takes place from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the David Friend Recital Hall. See you there!

Dont miss our West African Drum and Dance Ensemble on November 19th!
10/28/2024

Dont miss our West African Drum and Dance Ensemble on November 19th!

Upcoming November Events! Mark your calendars you dont want to miss these!!
10/25/2024

Upcoming November Events! Mark your calendars you dont want to miss these!!

09/03/2024

African String Ensemble, taught by Martin Kwaku Kwaakye Obeng explores string based/influenced music from the African diaspora. Students will explore rhythmic, melodic, singing and cultural traditions. Sign up now for the Fall 2024 Semester!

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921 Boylston Street
Boston, MA
02215

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4am
Tuesday 10am - 4am
Wednesday 10am - 4am
Thursday 10am - 4am
Friday 10am - 4am

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