Percussionist

Step into a technicolor soundscape and experience a vibrant reimagining of Coldplay’s iconic catalog, presented by an exceptional global cast of Berklee students in celebration of one of the most enduring, bestselling, and critically acclaimed bands of the 21st century. Showcasing the craft and artistry of over 100 talented individuals, the concert will feature vocalists, instrumentalists, arrangers, conductors, dancers, choreographers, VJs, visual designers, and track producers—each of whom earned their coveted spot following hundreds of auditions. 

Through original arrangements and inventive medleys, the interdisciplinary cast weaves a rich tapestry of musical traditions and creative voices, breathing new life into Coldplay’s biggest hits alongside deep-cut fan favorites. The setlist includes “Viva La Vida,” “Higher Power,” “Paradise,” “Fix You,” “Adventure of a Lifetime,” “The Scientist,” “Something Just Like This,” “My Universe,” “Yellow,” “Shiver,” “Speed of Sound,” “Clocks,” “A Sky Full of Stars,” “ALL MY LOVE,” “Magic,” “Hymn for the Weekend,” “Talk,” “In My Place,” “Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall,” “feelslikeimfallinginlove,” “Let Somebody Go,” “Trouble,” and “Up&Up,” with more surprises in store. 

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Singers Showcase: A Sky Full of Stars—The Songs of Coldplay

Berklee College of Music

Through solos and duos, Steph Davis and Maria Finkelmeier with Angela Shankar explore the resonance and timbral spectrum of the marimba with clarinet. From moving spirituals to contemporary classical explorations, the artists share the ways in which the instruments can embody and express many voices and histories.

Steph Davis and Maria Finkelmeier, marimbists

Multicultural Arts Center

Named a “one-woman dynamo” by the Boston Globe, and Boston’s Best 2018 “Creative Catalyst” by the Improper Bostonian, Maria Finkelmeier  is a percussionist, composer, educator, and public artist. Whether it’s scoring conceptual art films, creating dance beats out of sourced audio samples from everyday urban life, to serving as both director and performer in multi-sensory productions, her work continually transcends both genre and medium.

Percussionist

Maria Finkelmeier

Events

Upcoming events

4 - 5 Dec, 2025

Singers Showcase: A Sky Full of Stars—The Songs of Coldplay · Berklee College of Music

Past events

4 - 5 Dec, 2025

Singers Showcase: A Sky Full of Stars—The Songs of Coldplay · Berklee College of Music

Feb 8, 2025

Steph Davis and Maria Finkelmeier, marimbists · Celebrity Series of Boston

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