Your first step in the admissions and enrollment process will be to submit a 24-25 NEC Prep application for your child. The application covers the following information:
- Your child’s biographical information
- Which Prep programs your child wishes to participate in
- (For current Prep families) Your child’s current Prep activities, and your intentions for the next year
- Audition videos and placement materials
How to Apply
Prep applications may be submitted through our Parent/Guardian Application Portal. This portal allows families to manage applications for all of their children through a single account
Create Parent/Guardian Application Portal Account
Log Into Existing Account
A $40 application fee will be charged per application submitted.
Application Tutorial Video
Portal Creation Tutorial Video
Auditions/Placements
The following Prep programs require a placement audition to be performed in order to be admitted:
- Ensembles
- CHIPS
- Chamber Music
- Private Lessons
- Piano Seminars
- Sight-Reading for Pianists
- Suzuki
- Jazz
- Theory Classes (Placement test)
Ensemble Audition Requirements
Private Lesson and Class Requirements
Application Dates and Deadlines
The NEC Prep application opens on April 15th. Application submission deadlines vary by program:
- Large Ensembles and CHIPS: Applications due by May 15th
- All other Prep programs: Applications due by August 1st
Audition results and placements will be shared according to the following schedule:
- Large Ensembles: Results shared on June 15th
- CHIPS: Results shared on June 22nd
- Theory Classes: Students who apply by May 15th will receive a placement by June 15th. All other students will receive placement results no later than August 30th
- Private Lessons: Students who apply by May 15th will receive a teacher recommendation by June 15th. All other students will receive placement results no later than August 30th
- Jazz: Final class, lesson, and ensemble placements will be shared in September
- Chamber Music: Ensemble placements will be shared in September
- All other Prep program placements will be shared no later than August 30th
View a more detailed application timeline HERE.