New England Conservatory

12/09/2024

Last week, bassoonist Heejeong Jeong ’26 MM won NEC’s Woodwind/Brass/Percussion/Harp/Guitar/Double Bass Concerto Competition. Jeong performed Mozart’s Bassoon Concerto in B-flat major, K.191, and will perform the work with the NEC Symphony, under the direction of Paul Biss, on Jan. 29 in Jordan Hall. Read more about Heejeong's win here:

Earlier this month, bassoonist Heejeong Jeong ’26 MM was named the winner of NEC’s Woodwind/Brass/Percussion/Harp/Guitar/Double Bass Concerto Competition, at which she performed Mozart’s Bassoon Concerto in B-flat major, K. 191. As a result of winning the competition, Jeong will appear as the ...

12/09/2024

In today's Music Monday newsletter, Bassoonist Heejeong Jeong ’26 MM wins Concerto Competition Video: Borromeo Guest Artist Award Concert,

Release: The Borromeo String Quartet, NEC's faculty ensemble in residence, performs Dvořák's Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 87, with pianist Charles Berofsky ’24 MM during the January 2024 Guest Artist Award concert in Jordan Hall. Watch »

12/09/2024

🎉 This year, NEC is celebrating 20 years of NEC's Community Performances and Partnerships Program!

Dive into a recent study by CPP alumna Dr. Raquel Jimenez ’08, exploring the program’s powerful impact on alumni careers and the future of music education, developed in collaboration with CEPs Dean and Chair Tanya Maggi. 💡🎶 https://bit.ly/49xdGef

As the executive director of the Musical Mentors Collaborative, Kathryn (Katie) Sansone ’07 MM is “leveling the playing field” for music education. The nonprofit provides private lessons and support to students across the U.S., including many who wouldn’t otherwise have access to music progr...

12/07/2024

Make the most of your summer at NEC with the Summer Orchestra Institute, Summer Chamber Music Intensive, and Jazz Lab!

🎷 Discover your sound at Jazz Lab— register for a week-long music program for ages 13–18 featuring world-class faculty, workshops, masterclasses, and unforgettable performances! Don't miss your chance—priority registration closes January 17!

🎶 Our Summer Chamber Music Intensive is a fully funded program for advanced musicians ages 14–18, with full tuition scholarships! Applications are due January 17.

🎻 NEC’s Summer Orchestra Institute is a four-week symphony program for intermediate to advanced strings, brass, winds, and percussion students ages 13–18! Applications are due January 17.

Get ready for a summer filled with inspiration and unforgettable experiences — apply today: https://bit.ly/3OxAqRP

Summer Programs Experience the magic of music this summer. Our programs invite passionate musicians from across the globe to immerse themselves in an unparalleled summer music experience. Aspiring young talents and seasoned performers alike will find programs catering to a diverse range of interests...

12/06/2024

Recently in Jordan Hall, the NEC Baroque Orchestra delivered an unforgettable performance led by the acclaimed guest violinist Susanna Ogata. 🎻

During this performance, the Baroque Orchestra performed pieces by Biber, Lully, Corelli, and many more. Enjoy these highlights from the concert!

12/05/2024

Watch pianist and ICA Concert Artist Evren Ozel ’21, ’23 MM, ’25 AD bring R. Schumann’s “Fantasiestücke, Op. 12” to life in his to life in his episode—a digital stage on which NEC students showcase their artistry.

Evren will perform Bartók's sublime Piano Concerto No. 3 with the NEC Philharmonia and conductor Hugh Wolff on December 11 in Jordan Hall.

Click here to check out Evren's session and get tickets for the upcoming performance!
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12/05/2024

Join us on Monday, December 9, for NEC’s annual “Into the Holidays” concert! ✨🎁

This family-friendly event showcases performances of beloved holiday favorites by the NEC Chamber Singers, NEC Symphonic Winds, and Navy Band Northeast, led by conductors Erica J. Washburn, William Drury, and Lt. David Harbuziuk.

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It's a holiday celebration at NEC! This family-friendly choral and winds concert features popular holiday tunes, seasonal sweaters, Santa hats, and a singalong.  Join us for a festive evening featuring the NEC Chamber Singers, NEC Symphonic Winds, and Navy Band Northeast, led by conductors Eric...

12/04/2024

Reflect on the year with ! From the practice room to the stage, here’s how the NEC community made every note count in 2024. 🎧✨

What was your NEC highlight from 2024?

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12/04/2024

On November 22, the NEC community and the Gunther Schuller Society gathered in Jordan Hall to celebrate the life and legacy of former NEC President Gunther Schuller on what would have been his 99th birthday.

The tribute featured performances by NEC faculty, students, and guest artists, showcasing works by Schuller alongside pieces by Ives and Ellington. Here are some highlights from the concert 🎶

12/04/2024

Celebrate the 95th birthday of the groundbreaking pianist, composer, and bandleader Toshiko Akiyoshi with the NEC Jazz Orchestra this Thursday in Jordan Hall. The evening will feature some of her most iconic works, including “After Mr. Teng,” “American Ballad,” “Roadtime Shuffle,” and “Tuning Up.”

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The NEC Jazz Orchestra celebrates the 95th birthday of groundbreaking pianist, composer and bandleader Toshiko Akiyoshi with a performance of her music on Thursday, December 5 in Jordan Hall starting at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature many of her most celebrated compositions including After...

12/03/2024

In this clip from this semester’s final episode of , ICA Concert Artist Evren Ozel ’25 AD performs "Piano Sonata No. 14, Op. 27 No. 2" by
Ludwig van Beethoven.

Interested in experiencing NEC musicians in their element? Click here to view our upcoming performances and to watch Evren's full Studio Sessions episode.
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12/03/2024

Join the NEC Symphonic Choir and Youth Chorale for an epic performance of Maurice Duruflé's "Requiem" at the Church of the Covenant this Thursday.

Conducted by faculty member Erica J. Washburn, the Symphonic Choir and Youth Chorale will be joined by organist Thomas Handel. Reserve tickets:

NEC Symphonic Choir and Youth Chorale, with organist Thomas Handel, perform Maurice Duruflé's Requiem at the Church of the Covenant (67 Newbury Street).  Erica J. Washburn conducts.

12/02/2024

In today's Music Monday newsletter, JJ Bui '26 MM wins Fourth Prize at the Hamamatsu International Piano Competition, Video: CMA Vocal Ensemble perform "I,Too" and more.

Tuesday, December 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre Thursday, December 5 | 6:00 p.m. | Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre

12/02/2024

Spring with NEC’s Adult Education is here!

Discover a range of opportunities tailored for adult learners, from private lessons and ensembles to engaging classes. This spring, enjoy flexible in-person, online, and hybrid options, with offerings like the History of Video Game Music, Introduction to Klezmer, Keyboard Skills, and more.

Learn more and register here:

Adult Education Classes Continue your musical journey with NEC’s Adult Education class offerings. Taught by NEC’s esteemed faculty, these classes allow you enhance your technique and deepen your knowledge. Our Spring 2025 semester starts on January 25, 2025 and registration is now open below! Fo...

11/29/2024

Join us for a special workshop about engaging young children through music with NEC's Director of Early Childhood Education, Vanessa Trien! This event is part of NEC's Teaching Artistry Workshop Series, which creates experiential learning opportunities for anyone interested in music education. Learn more about the workshop through a Q+A with Vanessa: https://bit.ly/41a9DlM

On Wednesday, December 4, Vanessa Trien, director of Early Childhood Education in NEC’s Expanded Education department, and Phil Berman, Early Childhood Education coordinator and faculty member, will lead a teaching artistry workshop called “Welcome to the Music Circle” that combines research o...

11/29/2024

The NEC Percussion Group, led by Will Hudgins, will present a dynamic program featuring fiery classics and recently composed “ink still wet” works in Jordan Hall next Tuesday. This year’s performance blends sound and sight into an unforgettable musical experience. 🥁

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The NEC Percussion Group, directed by Will Hudgins, performs music that is largely centered around the unique and never-ending possibilities within the percussion world, as well as being augmented by extra-percussion musical offerings and instruments. This year's concert selections will include both...

11/28/2024

This , we honor the legacy of Wamsutta Frank James, a brilliant trumpet player and the first known Native American graduate of NEC, who dedicated his life to music and education.

Beyond his contributions to music, James is remembered as an Aquinnah Wampanoag elder, leader, and advocate for Native American rights. In 1970, his courageous Thanksgiving speech, rejected by officials for expressing the Native perspective, ignited the National Day of Mourning, a tradition that continues today in Plymouth, MA on Thanksgiving Day.