The performers of the Berkshire Hills Music Academy are available to make your event, assembly, conference or party a success. Our ensembles can perform anything from jazz and classical to popular music or children's favorites. We also offer our increasingly acclaimed “Ability Awareness” assembly format to educate and entertain younger audiences. Our performers travel with their own professional sound equipment and are totally self-sufficient for any setting, large or small. Rates and availability are based on the size of the event, distance of travel, and length of musical program.

In the past four years, over 12,000 people from throughout the Northeast have enjoyed performances by Academy students and graduates. We have performed at Boston City Hall and for the Special Olympics and “Disability Pride Day,” at parades, festivals, conferences, galas, women's organizations, schools, senior centers, social service agencies, colleges and more. Whatever the occasion, our highly trained, professional musicians are sure to impress and entertain your audience.

To hear a sampling from our talented BHMA musicians, click here. For more musical selections, click here.

Here's what people are saying…

“The truth that is music leaves us equal and whole. At Berkshire Hills, although there are different ages and abilities represented, when the music starts, I am amongst my peers.”

- Livingston Taylor, musician

“On behalf of everyone at Riverview School...thank you for the extraordinary show … Everyone is still talking about it!”

-Jeanne Pacheco, Executive Director, Riverview School, Cape Cod, MA

“The BHMA performances are magical, uplifting and fun.  I have been inspired time and again by the musical talents of these committed, enthusiastic BHMA students.   I now truly understand the power of the human spirit.”

-Dr. Carol Leary, President, Bay Path College, Longmeadow, MA 

  “Thank you for an amazing performance at Wistariahurst. We enjoyed hosting such talented and engaging musicians and performers. We welcome you back anytime. Outstanding!”

- Melissa Boisselle, Event Coordinator at Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke, MA

“You had a great impact; people are still stopping me a week later and saying how great Berkshire Hills was.”

-Nancy E. Bailey, Vocational Coordinator, Amherst-Pelham Regional School District

“I have seen the BHMA students perform in a number of venues.  The quality of the performances, the collective talent of the students and their enthusiasm is exceptional.  By showing how disabilities can be overcome, they are an inspiration to their audiences.”

-John W. Scibak, PhD, state representative, 2 nd Hampshire District, Massachusetts

“For those who LOVE performing, it is really in your blood. It is a passion! It is almost the air they need to breathe…that could certainly be said of the young students affiliated with Berkshire Hills Music Academy. Performing music is their life force, driving them to be the best they can be…the talent, positive energy and enthusiasm they bring to each and every performance is uplifting to all who have the pleasure of being entertained by these special musicians.”

-Liz Brunner, news anchor, WCVB-TV, Boston

For more information on booking BHMA performers, contact Tom Slowick at 413-540-9720, ext. 309, or tslowicerkshirehills.org.

The Berkshire Hills Music Academy admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs. The Berkshire Hills Music Academy is an equal opportunity employer.