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Saturday, April 28th: a lively evening of timeless splendor, 150 years in the making, in support of the talented students of NEC.
From the youngest Suzuki players to high school jazz players to professional contemporary musicians:
If you want a transformative musical experience, you want to be at NEC this summer.
First Mondays. Philharmonia. #TuesdayNightNewMusic. There's something stupendous to hear almost every night of the week here at NEC.
See our new Student Life & Performance Center. Meet current students. Come visit!
Come push the boundaries of what is possible. Get the details about applying and auditioning at NEC.
NEC's Black Student Union and Gospel Ensemble Celebrate Coretta Scott King
Students celebrate the accomplishments of activist, musician, and alumna Coretta Scott King
NEC sopranos honored at Met Regional Auditions
Erica Petrocelli '14, '16 MM, '18 AD finished in First Place, Brooke Dircks '17, '19 MM won Encouragement Award
NEC Philharmonia featured in pre-game teaser with John Malkovich in Jordan Hall.
NEC welcomes alumna HaeSun Paik to Piano faculty
Prizewinning pianist HaeSun Paik joins NEC's Piano faculty in Fall 2018
Jazzy year for NEC Grammy noms, with additional nods in contemporary instrumental & classical.
The NEC Difference
Our students not only immerse themselves in their musical studies with an intense focus, but are also encouraged to expand their perspectives and cross boundaries. The result of this process is the discovery of the individual authentic voice.
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Entrepreneurial Musicianship
Put together the toolbox you’ll need to be the best working musician possible. EM projects reflect the incredible diversity of student interests. Whatever you pursue, you’ll hone skills that get you out of the practice room and into the real world.
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Community Performances and Partnerships
NEC students perform and teach in over 125 community partnerships across the city (like hospitals, libraries, homeless shelters, senior centers, and the Boston Public Schools) as well as in some of Boston’s most iconic venues. Music is such a powerful connection—you’ll love sharing it!
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Liberal Arts
At NEC you’ll strengthen your music with skills outside of music. In Liberal Arts you’ll sharpen the intellectual and communications skills artists need to go farther.
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The faculty will hear you, listen to you, and say: 'Okay, I see you want to go in this direction. Let me try to help you go in the direction you want'.
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