Merz Trio EM Grant
Merz Trio Awarded First Prize at Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition
The Merz Trio are currently in residence in NEC's Professional Piano Trio Program under the direction of Vivian Hornik Weilerstein.
Cover of JAZZed April-May 2019 edition with portrait of alumna Satoko Fujii
JAZZed: Cover Story Interview with Alumna Satoko Fujii ’96 GD
“At NEC I worked hard not to play like anyone else. I found my own voice,” says Fujii, who studied with Paul Bley at NEC.
Erica Washburn
Erica J. Washburn to Lead NEC Preparatory School’s Youth Chorale and Camerata
NEC’s Preparatory School is pleased to announce Erica J. Washburn will take on leadership of the Youth Chorale and Camerata for the 2019/2020 academic year.
Fei Yang-Sady and Keila Wakao
Two NEC Prep Violinists Help Close the Boston Civic Symphony's Season
Fei Yang-Sady, age 11, and Keila Wakao, age 13, won the James R. Powers concerto competition.
Volume IX Hear Here Cover Image with flowers
Hear Here! Launches Spring 2019 Edition
The Spring 2019 edition of Hear Here!, Volume IX, was unveiled on April 25, 2019 in Elfers Commons. Prizes were awarded to Daisy Chesler '22, Barbara (Barbie) Matthews '20, and Daniel Rosenberg '22 for their submissions.
Composition student Bosba Panh smiles and conducts a cellist and violist who also smile
President Andrea Kalyn Makes a Lasting Impression on Students
“I’ve spent my first four months here on something of a whirlwind listening tour, trying to get to know NEC from the inside,” said Kalyn in her inauguration speech.
Jessye Norman
Jessye Norman Announced as Commencement Speaker
Soprano Jessye Norman, pianist Ursula Oppens, and former Director of Libraries Jean Morrow will receive honorary degrees at NEC's 148th Commencement Ceremony.
Dr. Jeffrey Sposato
Alumnus Dr. Jeffrey Sposato Named School of Music Director at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Jeffrey Sposato ’90, ’92 MM is a graduate of the Tufts/NEC dual degree program and studied Vocal Performance.
Freddy Cole with Ken Schaphorst on the Jordan Hall stage
Celebrating Nat King Cole's Centennial with Alumnus Freddy Cole
The NEC Jazz Orchestra celebrated the 100th anniversary of Nat King Cole's birth with special guest Freddy Cole ’56, hon. DM ’12, Nat King Cole’s brother and an NEC alumnus.
Yoonshin Song poses with her violin
Houston Symphony Appoints Yoonshin Song ’06 MM, ’08 GD as Concertmaster
“Yoonshin’s exceptional musicality, artistry, experience, and personality made her our unanimous choice …,” said Houston Symphony Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada.