Wind and brass ensembles have roots in ceremonial music of long-ago times, but have also proven irresistable to firebrand composers of today.
The repertoire for percussion ensemble is primarily contemporary, and fills the hall with the sounds of instruments that are not found in most households, from marimbas to kettle drums.
Upcoming performances
2012-02-23 NEC Wind Ensemble + Peltz
2012-02-28 NEC Jordan Winds + Drury
2012-04-01 NEC Brass Bash
2012-04-15 NEC Percussion Ensemble + Epstein
2012-04-17 NEC Wind Ensemble + Jordan Winds
Past performances
2011-10-13 NEC Wind Ensemble + Peltz
2011-10-25 NEC Jordan Winds + Drury
2011-11-10 NEC Wind Ensemble + Peltz
2011-11-20 NEC Percussion Ensemble + Epstein
2011-11-21 NEC Jordan Winds + Drury
2011-11-29 Mahler in Chinatown
2011-12-13 NEC Wind Ensemble + Jordan Winds
Wind, brass & percussion ensembles at NEC
Explore the NEC Preparatory School's wind & brass ensembles for young people.
Explore Metropolitan Flute Festival Orchestra, an NEC summer session offering.
2011-12-20
DIZZY GILLESPIE