NYC Alumni Brunch (2018)

Join us for the inaugural New York City alumni brunch. Enjoy connecting with your fellow College and Conservatory alumni, as you kick off the fall season with our NYC community.

College leaders Cathy Young (executive director of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee) and Roger H. Brown (president of Berklee College of Music) will be on hand to speak about exciting new campus developments and to introduce our featured speaker, Stephen Oremus B.M. '92. The buffet breakfast and musical entertainment create the perfect setting for reconnecting with fellow alumni and celebrating everything NYC. It's an event you don't want to miss!

For questions, check out the FAQ below.

Can’t find your answer below? Email Joseph Dreeszen at jdreeszen@berklee.edu

Featured Speaker Bio - Over the past decade and a half, Stephen Oremus B.M. ’92 has evolved from playing piano and conducting small summer stock and dinner theater productions to shaping the sound of some of Broadway’s most successful musicals. In 2011 and 2013, he won Tony Awards for his orchestrations for The Book of Mormon and Kinky Boots. Those same years, he also took home Grammy Awards for producing the original cast recordings for each show. Add in other shows, such as Wicked, Frozen and Avenue Q, and you have the makings of a career that will affect Broadway for years to come.

FAQ

What is the ticket fee for the event? Early registration pricing is $15, and is available until September 7. On September 7th general registration pricing is $20. Ticket fee includes your access to the event and a brunch buffet.

Why do you sell tickets for this event?
As we continue to create offerings for this community, we need to be mindful of event costs and reserving the best space for the number of attendees. This registration process allows for an accurate count of attendees so we can plan accordingly.

What does my ticket fee cover?
Your ticket secures your RSVP, which includes the brunch buffet. It does not cover the entire cost of the event which runs $65-$75 per person. Berklee covers the full cost of the event.

Can I bring a guest?
Yes. Alumni may bring one ticketed guest. You can purchase a ticket for your guest at any time until the event sells out.

Am I guaranteed a seat?
Yes. We will have the seating and food stations set for the number of people who RSVP.

The event says "Sold Out" - can I still attend / can I add a guest?
Unfortunately, no. We've communicated a specific number of people to the Dream Downtown in our contract.

What about walk-ups the morning of the event?
Walk-ups and unregistered guests can not be guaranteed entrance the morning of the event.

I made a donation, does this count as my registration?
Thank you for donating! Unfortunately, no. Donations are just that, donations. If you'd like to attend the event as a ticketed guest, please purchase a ticket. If tickets are sold out, a donation does not count as entry into the event.

What if I register and then cannot attend?
We cannot offer refunds on tickets, however, it is OK to resell your tickets or give your tickets to other alumni. Please notify us of any changes by emailing Joseph Dreeszen at jdreeszen@berklee.edu

How many people are you expecting?
We are expecting 150 people to register for this event.

Do the speakers receive a fee?
No. Each year our guest speaker volunteers their time and energy to join us at the event. They do not receive a speaking fee.