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Artist Diploma: Opera Studies

Opera Studies musicians in the Institute for Concert Artists earn the Artist Diploma, NEC’s highest-level performance designation. Concert Artists deepen their artistry and broaden their musical perspectives with the support of NEC faculty and the ICA’s extensive resources.

AD students are awarded a full-tuition scholarship and an annual living stipend.

Yeonjae Cho singing on the Jordan Hall stage.
  • Featured Artist

    Featured Artist

    Artist Diploma Student Sings “Queen of the Night” Aria from Mozart’s The Magic Flute

    Soprano Yeonjae Cho ’24 AD, as the Queen of the Night, sang the demanding aria “Der Hölle Rache” from Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte) in a live performance at NEC’s Jordan Hall. NEC’s opera studios produce three full-length operas each year.

  • Featured Artist

    Featured Artist

    Artist Diploma Student Performs “Mi chiamano Mimì” from Puccini’s La bohème

    During Spring 2024, NEC opera students joined the NEC Philharmonia to present the concert version of Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème. In this clip, Josie Larsen ’23 MM, ’25 AD performs the “Mi chiamano Mimì” Aria (Act I, No.7).

Take the Next Step

Audition for the Institute

Are you interested in becoming a Concert Artist? Connect with our admissions team for more information about the application process, audition requirements, and benefits of an NEC education.

Past Fellows: Voice and Opera

Elizabeth Keusch ’01 AD, Voice
You-Mi Cho ’94 AD, Voice
Christopheren Nomura ’94 AD, Voice
Mary Ann McCormick ’93 AD, Voice

Cory Miller ’90 AD, Voice
Lisa Saffer ’86 AD, Voice
Cheryl Cobb ’82 AD, Voice
John Fiorito ’82 AD, Voice
David Arnold ’82 AD, Voice
David Arnold ’74 AD, Voice
David Evitts ’74 AD, Voice
D’Anna Fortunato ’72 AD, Voice
Marsha Vleck ’70 AD, Voice
Judith Curtis ’68 AD, Voice
Linda Phillips ’68 AD, Voice
Robert Hale ’67 AD, Voice
Michaline Chomicz ’64 AD, Voice
Anne Sousa ’61 AD, Voice
S. Jeanne Grealish ’61 AD, Voice
Ann Myongsook Lee ’60 AD, Voice
Donna Jeffrey ’59 AD, Voice
Annabelle* Bernard ’59 AD, Voice
Betty Giles ’58 AD, Voice
Darlene Miller ’58 AD, Voice
Corinne Curry ’58 AD, Voice
John L. Hornor ’57 AD, Voice
Douglas Barton Jr. Miller ’56 AD, Voice
Norma Cleary ’56 AD, Voice
Jean Kraft ’55 AD, Voice
Anne English ’54 AD, Voice
Emmalina DeVita ’53 AD, Voice
Albert Basso ’53 AD, Voice
Albert William Henry, Jr. Hirsch ’52 AD, Voice
Janet Hayes ’48 AD, Voice
Mildred Mueller ’48 AD, Voice
Arthur Schoep ’48 AD, Voice
Marguerite Willauer ’48 AD, Voice

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