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Recent News
Wed, February 19
The Boston Globe | NEC’s annual film noir concert makes music for ‘Dr. Mabuse’
Thu, February 13
New England Conservatory’s Black Student Union Celebrates the King Legacy
“The goal is to represent the widespread art forms of the African diaspora,” reports the Bay State Banner.
Tue, February 11
Gabriel Martins ’21 MM Wins First Prize at Sphinx
NEC strings soloists Gabriel Martins ’21 MM and Jordan Bak ’16 won First and Third Prizes in the Sphinx Competition's Senior Division.
Tue, February 11
Q&A with Cheyanna Duran ’21: “Community is vital to our safety and survival.”
Third year oboist Cheyanna Duran discusses a recent panel on Music & Gender hosted by SAGE (Students Advocating for Gender Equality).
Thu, February 6
Julian Rhee Wins 1st at Elmar Oliveira Violin Competition
Second year violinist Julian Rhee ’22 has won first prize at the 2020 Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition, which includes a $30,000 cash prize as well as significant career development opportunities.

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Upcoming Concerts & Events
Date
Sat, February 22
Guest Presenter: Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
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Sat, February 22
Recital: Katelyn Hemling '20 MM, Soprano
Date
Sun, February 23
Guest Presenter: New England Philharmonic
A trio plays at a social event
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Sun, February 2
Sun, February 9
Sun, February 23
Jazz Jam Session: February
Date
Sun, February 23
Freshman Voice Showcase

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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