Announcing STAGES Magazine 2026

Announcing STAGES Magazine 2026 Marking a decade since Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music joined forces, this issue spotlights some of the groundbreaking student outcomes made possible by this historic merger and the innovators, artists, and ideas pushing conservatory education into the future.

June 24, 2026

Photo by Mason Davis

The 2026 issue of STAGES marks 10 years since Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music joined forces in 2016. This edition spotlights some of the groundbreaking student outcomes made possible by this historic merger and the innovators, artists, and ideas pushing conservatory education into the future.

2026 Issue Highlights Explore highlights from the magazine below and read the whole issue here.

Ready for Her Take: How Elaina Spiro leveraged Berklee's recording studios-and her talent for networking-to jumpstart her career as a session musician

Mapping an Education: Chloe Clarke Smith drew from Berklee-wide resources to forge a unique path

Signature Style: Boston Conservatory's Dance Division teams up with The Verdon Fosse Legacy for a five-year partnership

The Next Act: A reimagined Theater Division and the fund making it possible

What Good Is a Conservatory Education in the Age of AI?: Executive Director Michael Shinn explains why it's more valuable than ever

STAGES magazine is a publication of Boston Conservatory at Berklee, distributed digitally as part of the institution's green initiative. View past issues and sign up to join the STAGES newsletter email list.

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