Buildings on Campus
Helpful Campus Resources
Classes You Should Take
Sights and Landmarks of Boston
The MBTA
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This building is home to the largest residence hall on campus and was originally known as the Sherry Biltmore Hotel. The building went under a major renovation in 2016 and is now home to the Stan Getz Library.

What is 150 Massachusetts Avenue?

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Located in the basement of 155 Mass Ave, this department is responsible for the safety and security of the Berklee community and campus.

What is Berklee Public Safety?

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All students are required to take this core music course which involves learning how to sight sing rhythms and melodies with solfege, as well as recognizing pitches.

What is Ear Training?

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Located just a 10 minute walk from campus, this historic baseball stadium is home to the Boston Red Sox.

What is Fenway Park?

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You can transfer between the Orange and Green Lines at this station which also connects to TD Garden, home of the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins as well as one of the three major Commuter Rail and Amtrak hubs.

What is North Station?

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This building is the newest of the main campus buildings and is home to the Berklee Caf. The fourth floor features a full fitness center as well as many practice and ensemble rooms.

What is 160 Massachusetts Avenue?

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Located in the 921 Boylston Street building, students can go here for help with their resume or to figure out how to get involved with student employment opportunities.

What is the Career Center?

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All students are required to take this core music course, which is centered on contemporary music theory application including constructing scales, analyzing chord progressions and harmonic functions.

What is Harmony?

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Conveniently located right behind Boylston Street and very close by to campus, this densely populated street is home to several shops and restaurants and has open street days on Sundays in Summer and early Fall. You will find tons of people strolling down during the daytime and occasionally some Berklee students busking.

What is Newbury Street?

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You can transfer between the Green and Red Lines  at this station which just so happens to be the oldest subway station in America opening on September 1, 1897.

What is Park Street Station?

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This building is home to the David Friend Recital Hall and is also home to various student resources on campus. The Zildjian Percussion Facility is located in the basement of this building.

What is 921 Boylston Street?

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Want to rent out some cool equipment or just chill and hang out with your friends? Come down to this very conveniently located area found on level A of 150 Mass Ave - you can also pick up some cool stuff here like MBTA passes and discounted tickets to some events happening around Boston!

What is the Center for Campus Life?

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All students are required to take the first level of this core music course which involves learning how to write and arrange for both solo instruments and rhythm section. Only certain majors are required to take the second level of this course.

What is Arranging?

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This popular attraction, which just so happens to be America's oldest public park founded in 1634, is located right outside Downtown Boston and brings in tons of people every day.

What is Boston Common?

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At this station, you can transfer between the Green and Blue Lines and easily access all of the historical areas in Downtown Boston. Two of the four Green Line branches terminate here.

What is Government Center Station?
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This building is home to several different recital halls and is also home to Archie's Cafe as well as the bass, brass and woodwind departments. It is also the oldest building on campus!

What is 1140 Boylston Street?

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Struggling in regards to your mental health and need some support? Stop by this important resource located on the fourth floor of 161 Mass Ave. 

What is Counseling Services?

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All students are required to take this core music course which involves focus on classical style music theory originating from the common practice period, with emphasis on voice leading, melodic writing, and figured bass.

What is Tonal Harmony?

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At just two miles, this historic trail starting at the Massachusetts State House and ending at the Bunker Hill Monument in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood, takes you past some of Boston's most historic sites and monuments.

What is the Freedom Trail?

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You can transfer between the Orange and Red Lines at this station which is located in a huge shopping district of the same name that is a car-free zone filled with shops, restaurants, and street vendors.

What is Downtown Crossing Station?

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This building, which opened in 2010, is home to the Liberal Arts, Music Business and Music Therapy departments. Events are occasionally held out on the patio by the front entrance.

What is 7 Haviland Street?

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Need some help in regards to registration, tuition, financial aid or scholarships? This handy resource located on the first floor of 921 Boylston Street will take care of you!

What is One Stop Student Services?

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All students are required to take this core music course which is essentially a continuation of Tonal Harmony involving composition and performance within common-practice with additional attention to and experience in contemporary tonal practice.

What is Counterpoint?

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This neighborhood, dubbed the "Little Italy" of Boston is known for its narrow streets and authentic Italian culture and cuisines, is located right outside of Downtown Boston. The Old North Church and Paul Revere's House can be found here.

What is the North End?

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You can transfer between the Orange and Blue Lines at this station which has six different entrances spreading all over the Financial District and Downtown Boston

What is State Street Station?