Lynda Jacquin, Woodwind Department Chair
The woodwind department is composed of experienced and caring 'performer-teachers' with proven track records.
Novices and accomplished musicians of all ages and levels are guided by these veteran teachers as they fulfill their goals and maximize their creative potential in a positive and supportive environment.
For those wishing to supplement their school instruction, advance their placement in District, State and local Youth Ensembles, prepare college auditions, or simply desire to meet fellow music lovers, NEC is the destination to pursue these goals at the highest standards.
Seasoned guest performers share their expertise in public masterclasses. Weekly coaching in reed-making and small chamber ensembles, combined with frequent recitals allow teachers and students to join together as a community to explore the woodwind legacy.
Private lessons
Private lessons of 30, 45, and 60 minutes are offered in all the categories listed under faculty. Prospective students must set up an audition or placement interview with the department chair, who will advise each student personally regarding an appropriate studio teacher placement.
For specific information regarding teacher placement, please contact the Preparatory School office by phone at 617-585-1130 or email prep@necmusic.edu.
Reedmaking Class
John Ferrillo, Instructor
This course covers beginning and intermediate oboe reedmaking from cane selection, shaping, and tying, to the proper scraping and balancing of reeds. Students provide reed tools and cane.
Saturday, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Chamber music
Laura Blustien, coordinator
The NEC Preparatory School offers chamber music coaching of ensembles of all levels and ages. Groups will be determined by age, ability, and instrumentation. Each will receive 28 coaching sessions. Chamber music groups meet on Saturdays. Students are expected to participate in festival concerts each semester.
Auditions for chamber music take place in early September and in January for ensembles starting mid-year. To schedule an appointment for Fall auditions, contact the Preparatory School office after August 15th. If you have any questions, please contact us by phone at 617-585-1130 or by email at prep@necmusic.edu.
Orchestras
Please note: Admission to NEC Prep orchestras is highly selective, particularly for woodwind players, as the number of openings is very limited.
Youth Philharmonic Orchestra (YPO)
David Loebel and Hugh Wolff, directors
Touring ensemble: Summer 2013 tour. Open by audition to highly advanced pre-college players. Admission to YPO is extremely selective. Students placed in YPO generally play at a level which will guarantee them admission to selective conservatories. While orchestral assignments are made by level, not age, most members of YPO are in grades 10 - 12. Younger college-age players are sometimes invited to fill vacancies due to the absence of qualified pre-college players.
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Rehearsals – Saturday, 3:10 - 6:00 PM
Youth Symphony (YS)
Steven Karidoyanes, Director
Touring ensemble: Summer 2013 tour. Open by audition to advanced players. Admission to YS is very selective. Students placed in YS generally play with a high level of musicality and technical mastery, are comfortable playing complete concertos from all stylistic periods, and have significant prior orchestral and chamber music experience. While orchestral assignments are made by level, not age, most members of YS are in grades 10 - 12.
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Rehearsals – Saturday, 3:15 - 6:00 PM
Youth Repertory Orchestra (YRO)
Jane Ezbicki, Director
Open by audition to upper intermediate to advanced players. Students placed in YRO generally play with good intonation and tone quality, a variety of dynamics, and are comfortable carrying their part independently while blending with the ensemble. While orchestral assignments are made by level, not age, most members of YRO are in grades 8 - 11.
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Rehearsals – Saturday, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Junior Repertory Orchestra (JRO)
Adam Grossman, Director
Open by audition to intermediate strings, winds, horns, and trumpet players. Students placed in JRO generally play with fluidity, have a developed vibrato, and are comfortable playing three-octave scales and arpeggios. While orchestral assignments are made by level, not age, most members of JRO are in grades 8 - 9.
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Rehearsals – Saturday, 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Wind Ensembles
Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble (MYWE)
Michael Mucci, Director
Touring ensemble: Summer 2014 tour. Open by audition to advanced high school-age (grades 10 - 12) players. Auditions are generally at the level of all-state auditions.
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Rehearsals – Friday, 4:15 - 7:00 PM
Jr. Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble (Jr. MYWE)
David Samour, Director
Open by audition to junior high school-age (grades 7 - 10) players. Auditions are generally at the level of Jr. District auditions.
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Rehearsals – Friday, 4:15 - 7:00 PM
Baroque ensembles
Aldo Abreu, Director
Brandenburg Ensemble (BE)
Open by audition to advanced players. Students placed in the BE generally play with a high level of musicality and technical mastery, are comfortable playing complete concertos from all stylistic periods and have significant prior orchestral and chamber music experience. While orchestral assignments are made by level, not age, most members of the VBS are in grades 9 - 12.
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Rehearsals – Saturday, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Baroque Chamber Orchestra (BCO)
Open by audition to upper intermediate players. Students placed in the 8 O’Clock BCO generally play with good intonation, a variety of bow strokes and dynamics, and are comfortable playing complete concertos from the baroque and classical periods. While orchestral assignments are made by level, not age, most members of the 8 O’Clock BCO are in grades 7-12.
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Rehearsals – Saturday, 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Recorder and String Orchestra (RSO)
Open by audition to intermediate players. Students placed in RSO are generally comfortable shifting and playing fast passagework. While orchestral assignments are made by level, not age, most members of RSO are in grades 3 - 11.
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Rehearsals – Saturday, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Preparatory Baroque Ensemble (PBE)
Open by audition to beginning players. Students placed in PBE have mastered basic technical aspects of playing the instrument and read music. While orchestral assignments are made by level, not age, most members of PBE are in grades 3 - 9.
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Rehearsals – Saturday, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Friday Baroque Ensemble (FBE)
Open by audition to intermediate players. Students placed in FBE are generally comfortable shifting and playing fast passagework. While orchestral assignments are made by level, not age, most members of FBE are in grades 3 - 11.
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Rehearsals – Friday, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
2012-08-24
MILES DAVIS