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NEC Prep Celebrates 75 Years

November 17, 2025

NEC Prep Celebrates 75 Years

Pianist George Li '13 Prep, '19, '22 AD joins conductor Juliano Aniceto, the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, the NEC Prep Youth Chorale, and the NEC Chamber Singers for a performance of Beethoven's Choral Fantasy.

On Saturday, November 15, NEC’s Preparatory School celebrated 75 years with a day of performances and community activities, all culminating in a spirited and uplifting concert in Jordan Hall. Relive the day in photos. 

  •  NEC Prep alumni participate in a panel discussion. From left: Mariana Green-Hill, Ayano Ninomiya, Arun Asthagiri, Peter Zazofsky, Lynn Chang, and moderator Laura Blustein.

    NEC Prep alumni participate in a panel discussion. From left: Mariana Green-Hill, Ayano Ninomiya, Arun Asthagiri, Peter Zazofsky, Lynn Chang, and moderator Laura Blustein.

  • NEC Prep students pose for a group photo.

    NEC Prep students pose for a group photo.

  • Juliano Aniceto leads the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra in a rehearsal in Burnes Hall.

    Juliano Aniceto leads the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra in a rehearsal in Burnes Hall.

  • A Suzuki ensemble performs Lesa Longay's

    A Suzuki ensemble performs Lesa Longay’s “Snowflakes, Wind, Mist, Moon.”

  • Brass players and percussionists from the Senior Massachusetts Youth Ensemble perform the premiere of Ruhan Iyer's

    Brass players and percussionists from the Senior Massachusetts Youth Ensemble perform the premiere of Ruhan Iyer’s “Fanfare for an Unparalleled Preparatory School.”

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