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Our 500+ faculty join us from the world’s biggest stages, guiding students from the practice room to the performance hall.
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Steps from renowned Symphony Hall, NEC is at the heart of Boston, one of the world’s leading creative cities.
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Project-based, hands-on learning prepares NEC students for careers of artistry, innovation, and impact.
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Our students and faculty take the stage at more than 800 concerts and events every year.
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August 26, 2024
Juliano Aniceto Appointed Director of Orchestras at New England Conservatory’s Preparatory School
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August 8, 2024
NEC Alumni Invited to Submit Original Works for “Voices of NEC” Choral Composition Performance Competition
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August 6, 2024
Viola Faculty Member Kim Kashkashian Leads Digital Master Class Series Through The Violin Channel
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