The future of music, made here.

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NEC harp player on JH stage

Discover music’s best.

Erica Washburn coaches conducting student

Our 500+ faculty join us from the world’s biggest stages, guiding students from the practice room to the performance hall.

Jordan Hall performance shot

Steps from renowned Symphony Hall, NEC is at the heart of Boston, one of the world’s leading creative cities.

Jam session on JH steps

Project-based, hands-on learning  prepares NEC students for careers of artistry, innovation, and impact.

Yeonjae Cho Queen of the Night solo

Our students and faculty take the stage at more than 800 concerts and events every year.

After NEC

Where will you go from here?

NEC alums are thriving in careers in all kinds of settings, including:

  • Virtuoso faculty

    Our 500+ faculty join us from the world’s biggest stages, guiding students from the practice room to the performance hall.

  • Jordan Hall performance shot

    Boston Symphony Orchestra

    A vibrant arts environment

    Steps from renowned Symphony Hall, NEC is at the heart of Boston, one of the world’s leading creative cities.

  • Jam session on JH steps

    Boston Symphony Orchestra

    An unmatched academic experience

    Project-based, hands-on learning  prepares NEC students for careers of artistry, innovation and impact.

  • Yeonjae Cho Queen of the Night solo

    Boston Symphony Orchestra

    Expansive performing opportunities

    Our students and faculty take the stage at more than 800 concerts and events every year.

NEC MAKES NEWS
Yunchan Lim’s Recording of Chopin Études Tops Apple Music Classical 

December 4, 2024

Yunchan Lim’s Recording of Chopin Études Tops Apple Music Classical 

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NEC Partners with Sotheby’s to Support Student Scholarships

December 4, 2024

NEC Partners with Sotheby’s to Support Student Scholarships

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CMA Department Concert Dives Deep into NEC Festival Theme

December 2, 2024

CMA Department Concert Dives Deep into NEC Festival Theme

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  • Yunchan Lim’s Recording of Chopin Études Tops Apple Music Classical 

    December 4, 2024

    Yunchan Lim’s Recording of Chopin Études Tops Apple Music Classical 

  • NEC Partners with Sotheby’s to Support Student Scholarships

    December 4, 2024

    NEC Partners with Sotheby’s to Support Student Scholarships

  • CMA Department Concert Dives Deep into NEC Festival Theme

    December 2, 2024

    CMA Department Concert Dives Deep into NEC Festival Theme

Event spotlight

Witness artistry in action.

After NEC

NEC graduates shape the world through music.

  • Stephanie Economou ’12 Los Angeles, CA

    Stephanie Economou ’12 Los Angeles, CA

    Stephanie Economou ’12 Changes the Game in Hollywood

    NEC Major: Composition

    About Stephanie: Violinist and composer for film, television and video games.

    In the News: First-ever winner of a Grammy for video game composition for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök.

    Passion Project: Empowering women’s voices through The Alliance for Women Film Composers.

  • Evren Ozel ’21, ’23 MM Boston, MA

    Evren Ozel ’21, ’23 MM Boston, MA

    Evren Ozel ’21, ’23 MM Honors his Musical Heritage

    NEC Major: Piano

    About Evren: Performed internationally with ensembles including The Cleveland Orchestra, RTÉ National Symphony, and the Boston Pops.

    In the News: Winner of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant for those with potential for significant careers in classical music.

    Passion Project: Wants to self-produce a recording of Chopin’s Mazurkas in honor of his mother and stepfather, a former concert pianist.

  • Anthony León ’21 MM Los Angeles, CA

    Anthony León ’21 MM Los Angeles, CA

    Anthony León ’21 MM Hits an Early Career High Note

    NEC Major: Vocal Performance

    About Anthony: Sings tenor with the Los Angeles Opera.

    In the News: Won the 2023 Metropolitan Opera’s Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition for promising young opera singers.

    Passion Project: Member of the Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program at the LA Opera for 2022-23 season.

  • Brittany Bryant ’23 Enna, Sicily

    Brittany Bryant ’23 Enna, Sicily

    Brittany Bryant ’23 Takes an Uncharted Path

    NEC Major: Vocal Performance

    About Brittany: Explores the intersection of linguistics, culture, and music.

    In the News: One of the first NEC undergraduates to receive a Fulbright fellowship to study in Enna, Sicily.

    Passion Project: Fulbright research focuses on the evolution of gender-neutral terminology in the Italian language.

  • Lina González-Granados ’14 MM, ’15 GD Philadelphia, PA

    Lina González-Granados ’14 MM, ’15 GD Philadelphia, PA

    Lina González-Granados ’14 MM, ’15 GD Brings Raw Power to the Podium

    NEC Major: Conducting

    About Lina: Resident conductor for the Los Angeles Opera.

    In the News: In a profile, the Los Angeles Times said, “it’s as if the music is alive inside her body.”

    Passion Project:Dedicated to highlighting new and unknown works by Latin-American composers.

NEC PREP

Sparking musical minds.

At NEC Prep, a rising generation of musicians is discovering its artistic passion — one Saturday at a time.

Giving at NEC

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Mayor Wu with Ellis Early Learning Student

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Bradley Williams coaching Anothony Leon

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