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2024 at NEC: Highlights from an Enriching Year 

December 16, 2024

2024 at NEC: Highlights from an Enriching Year 

In 2024 we experienced extraordinary performances, shared remarkable achievements, and made memories we’ll forever cherish. Here are some highlights from what was an enriching year.

We look forward to a new year filled with camaraderie, spirited music-making, and shared purpose, and to seeing you in our performances spaces.

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Alyssa Peterson

April 25, 2025

Double-Bassist Alyssa Peterson ’25 Finds Her Voice Raising Awareness About Injury Prevention

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2025 honorary degree recipients

April 23, 2025

New England Conservatory Announces 154th Commencement with Honorary Degree Recipients Chad Smith, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Michael Tilson Thomas, Conrad Pope & Wendy Shattuck

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Record Room

April 21, 2025

NEC’s Record Room is Home to a Legendary Musician’s Collection of Rare Albums  

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  • Alyssa Peterson

    April 25, 2025

    Double-Bassist Alyssa Peterson ’25 Finds Her Voice Raising Awareness About Injury Prevention

  • 2025 honorary degree recipients

    April 23, 2025

    New England Conservatory Announces 154th Commencement with Honorary Degree Recipients Chad Smith, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Michael Tilson Thomas, Conrad Pope & Wendy Shattuck

  • Record Room

    April 21, 2025

    NEC’s Record Room is Home to a Legendary Musician’s Collection of Rare Albums  

  • Marylen Sternweiler

    April 18, 2025

    New England Conservatory Community Mourns the Passing of Marylen Sternweiler

  • Debut Day Welcomes Admitted Students to NEC Campus

    April 14, 2025

    Debut Day Welcomes Admitted Students to NEC Campus

  • Aiden Coleman

    April 11, 2025

    NEC’s Teaching Artistry Concentration Broadens Mindsets