Shota Renwick
Undergraduate Spotlight: Shota Renwick '24, Jazz Studies
Meet Shota Renwick '24, a saxophonist and Jazz Performance undergraduate student at NEC.  
Akram Haddad
Contemporary Musical Arts Faculty Akram Haddad Orchestrates and Beyond for Major Video Game Release
Contemporary Musical Arts faculty member Akram Haddad ‘22 GD shares insights into the making of a new video game soundtrack.
Anna Webber
Wall Street Journal Spotlights New Album from NEC Jazz Studies Co-Chair Anna Webber
"Shimmer Wince," the new album from internationally acclaimed flutist, saxophonist, composer, and NEC Jazz Studies Department co-chair Anna Webber, received a rave review from the Wall Street Journal.
Robert Dodson
Remembering Robert Dodson, Former NEC Provost
With deep sadness, NEC shares that distinguished cellist, music educator, NEC alum, and former NEC Provost Robert K. Dodson passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the age of 81.
Daon Drisdom
Alum Daon Drisdom Commemorates Coretta Scott King's Legacy
Alumnus Daon Drisdom ‘20 MM returns to Jordan Hall to sing in special program: “Embracing Coretta.”   
NEC Prep Student Wins Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2023 Concerto Competition
Violinist Keila Wakao, a student at NEC Preparatory School, has won first prize at the Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2023 Concerto Competition.   
Sam Adams
Remembering Samuel Adams, Founder of NEC’s School of Continuing Education
Samuel Adams, a beloved figure in New England Conservatory's history who expanded community access to music education as the founder of NEC's School of Continuing Education, passed away this June. He was 88. 
Jory
Alum Named Principal Conductor of San Francisco Chamber Orchestra
NEC alum Jory Fankuchen '04 MM has been named the new Principal Conductor of the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra for its 2023-2024 season. 
NEC Chorus with Lorna Cooke DeVaron
From the Archives: A Celebration of 120 Years of Jordan Hall
October 20, 2023 marks the 120th anniversary of New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall. This photo essay highlights notable figures, performances, and visiting artists in Jordan Hall's history from its opening in 1903 to today. 
Clayton Stephenson performs at Nina Simone Piano Competition
Clayton Stephenson Wins Grand Prize of Inaugural Nina Simone Piano Competition
Pianist and Harvard/NEC dual degree graduate Clayton Stephenson '23 Harvard/NEC, '25 GD won the Grand Prize of the inaugural Nina Simone Piano Competition in Cincinnati, Ohio, earlier this month, taking home $50,000 for his win.