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Recent News
Tue, April 23
Suzuki and the Celtics: NEC's Youngest Musicians Play the Celtics
Some of NEC's youngest musicians—our NEC Prep Suzuki students—played the U.S. national anthem for a recent Celtics game.
Mon, April 15
YooJin Jang and Brannon Cho make Recital Hall Debuts at Carnegie Hall
DMA student YooJin Jang and Artist Diploma student Brannon Cho play concerts in Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall this month.
Fri, April 12
Day in the Life: Whitney Robinson '18 MM '20 AD Opera Studies
In this series, we're taking you through the daily lives of students at NEC. Follow along in this day in the life of opera singer and AD candidate Whitney Robinson, then take a look at how mandolin player Simon Dunson and violinist Abigail Hong spend their time at NEC.
Fri, April 5
Philadelphia Orchestra hires Lina Gonzalez-Granados ’14 MM as one of two new conductors, both women
The Philadelphia Orchestra has added two new conductors to its roster: Erina Yashima has been appointed the orchestra’s assistant conductor, and Lina Gonzalez-Granados conducting fellow.
Wed, April 3
New England Conservatory Announces Marshall Hughes as Boston Bridge to Equity and Achievement in Music Program Manager
BEAM’s Mission is to Prepare Young Musicians from Underrepresented Populations for Careers in Classical Music.

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Upcoming Concerts & Events
Undergraduate Opera Studies
Date
Tue, April 23
Canceled: Graduate Diploma Opera Scenes
Frank Carlberg
Date
Tue, April 23
NEC Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra
The Jazz Composers’ Workshop Orchestra is devoted to rehearsing and performing works by NEC Jazz Composition students. Coached by pianist/composer and NEC jazz faculty member Frank Carlberg, the ensemble gives its composers the opportunity to learn how to rehearse and conduct a band, as well as have their works heard. 
Date
Tue, April 23
Recital: Jiaoyang Xu '19, Cello
Date
Tue, April 23
Recital: Sora Jung '19, Collaborative Piano
Date
Tue, April 23
Recital: Yeonkyung Kim '19, Violin

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The NEC Difference

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

Work your art.

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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EM grantee Rayna Chou combines architecture and music in Taiwan

Community Performances and Partnerships

NEC makes music in the most interesting places.

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

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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I came here to be a classical musician, and I left being a more well-rounded person.
Dan Cho ’16, ’19 MMViolin Performance, Wind Ensemble Conducting
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NEC is innovation. NEC is friends. NEC is also people who push you, like teachers.
Bosba Panh ’19Composition