Contemporary Musical Arts

Liz Knowles
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Characterizing the multi-faceted career of renowned Irish musician and NEC Contemporary Musical Arts faculty member Liz Knowles in a single word or phrase would be impossible. Depending on the day — or the hour — she is a sought-after performer, composer, recording artist, beloved teacher, podcaster, and author.
Open the Door for Three
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NEC: Pierce Hall

Open the Door for Three is fiddle player Liz Knowles, uilleann piper Kieran O’Hare, and Dublin-born singer and bouzouki player Pat Broaders. Their music is a rare combination of unearthed tunes from...

Jordan Hall detail
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NEC: Keller Room

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital...

Jordan Hall detail
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NEC: Eben Jordan Ensemble Room

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital...

Jazz guitar
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NEC: Williams Hall

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital...

guitarist
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NEC: Williams Hall

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital...

Boston Public Market
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Boston Public Market

The Contemporary Musical Arts Honors Quintet, Red Bird, in partnership with NEC's Community Performances & Partnerships program, will perform at the Boston Public Market. Come enjoy this free program...

A microphone awaits
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NEC: St. Botolph G01

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital...

Pushing the Limits
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NEC: Eben Jordan Ensemble Room

Celebrate spring with a festival of Contemporary Musical Arts ensembles, featuring music, food, and dance all day long!

This festival showcases the breadth, depth and diversity of CMA ensembles.

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Finn Lippard
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Meet Finn Lippard '27, a first-year Contemporary Musical Arts undergraduate at New England Conservatory.