Information and Updates by Department
All of NEC's offices are currently working remotely as part of NEC's COVID-19 response. For information about how each department is operating, please see below.
For daily briefings and information about topics not listed here, visit the NEC Resource Center.
ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION
Chamber Music, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion
Hours of Operation:Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Elizabeth Van Voorhis for all inquiries. NEC students, staff, and faculty can also message Elizabeth via Microsoft Teams.
Staff:
Elizabeth Van Voorhis
Administrative Director for Strings, Chamber Music, Percussion, Brass, and Woodwinds
617-585-1343
Chorus
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Sally Millar for general inquiries.
Staff:
Sally Millar
Administrator for Chorus
617-585-1340
Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Greta DiGiorgio for all inquiries.
Staff:
Greta DiGiorgio
Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation Production & Administrative Director
617-585-1306
Library Services
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
How to Contact: Email the Library or call 617-585-1251.
The library is open for use by appointment, and curbside pickup is available for borrowers who cannot enter the buildings. Databases and online products remain available for registered borrowers. If students have difficulty accessing these products, please contact the Library and check on the Library's webpage for updates.
Staff:
Jason Coleman
Public Services Supervisor
617-585-1730
Maria Jane Loizou
Collection Management Librarian
617-585-1248
Maryalice Perrin-Mohr
Archivist/Records Manager
617-585-1252
Laura Smolowitz
Bindery Supervisor / Interlibrary Loan Manager
617-585-1249
Hannah Spence
Head of Cataloging and Electronic Resource Management
617-585-1256
Richard Vallone
Head of Public Services
617-585-1251
Office of the President and Provost
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
- For general inquiries and appointment requests, email PresOfficeStaff@necmusic.edu or Amy Giannini. You can also leave a message at 617-585-1200 or 617-585-1201.
- NEC students, staff, and faculty can also contact Tom Novak and Andrea Kalyn via Microsoft Teams.
Opera Studies
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
How to Contact:
- For business inquiries, email Rich Frost or call (617) 585-1169.
- For academic inquiries, email Josh Major.
Staff:
Richard Frost
Administrative Director for Opera & Voice
617-585-1169
Orchestra
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Margie Apfelbaum for all inquiries. NEC students, staff, and faculty can also message Margie via Microsoft Teams.
Staff:
Marjorie Apfelbaum
Director of Large Ensemble Administration
617-585-1338
Performance Library
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Ashton Bush or Performance Library. NEC students, staff, and faculty can also message Ashton via Microsoft Teams.
Students may contact the Performance Library to receive orchestra excerpts for practice.
Staff:
Ashton Bush
Performance Librarian
617-585-1759
Piano, Collaborative Piano, and Composition
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
To be determined. In the interim, please contact Tom Novak.
Registrar's Office
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email College Registrar or Bob Winkley. You can also leave a voicemail at 617-585-1310.
The Registrar is only able to provide electronic PDFs of transcripts at this time. They can be requested via www.getmytranscript.com.
Staff:
Micah Gharavi
Assistant Registrar
617-585-1282
Robert Winkley
Registrar and Director of Institutional Research
617-585-1279
ADMISSIONS, FINANCIAL AID, AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Admissions and Financial Aid
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email admission@necmusic.edu.
For more information and contact information for individual admission counselors, visit the Admissions page. Current students with immediate employment or financial concerns specifically related to COVID-19 should contact the Resource Center.
Staff:
Emily Cox
Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
617-585-1114
Kimberly Ouellette
Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor
617-585-1111
Claire Paik
Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
617-585-1102
Shanell Percy
Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor
617-585-1105
Alex Powell
Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
617-585-1103
Zach Schwartz
Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
617-585-1104
Lauren Urbanek
Associate Dean for Financial Aid
617-585-1113
Preparatory School
Hours of Operation:
- Tuesday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
How to Contact:
- For general inquiries, email Prep or call 617-585-1160.
- Registration: 617-585-1174
- BEAM: 617-585-1168
Staff:
Rebecca Bogers
Dean and Director of the Preparatory School
617-585-1127
Ceili Connors
Program Coordinator, Preparatory School
617-585-1128
Claudia Encinas
Large Ensemble Manager
617-585-1732
Rodrigo Guerrero
Assistant Director of Creative Youth Development
Christopher Hotchkiss
Operations Coordinator
617-585-1123
Marshall Hughes
BEAM Program Manager
617-585-1160
Ellie Kidson
Registrar, Preparatory School
617-585-1174
Danielle Lennox-Heichman
Office Coordinator
617-585-1131
Sarah Saenz
BEAM Program Coordinator
Christine Witmer
Associate Director, Preparatory School
617-585-1356
School of Continuing Education
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
- For the foreseeable future, we are going to be working remotely and can be contacted via email.
- For general inquiries, email Continuing Ed or Courtney Roque.
- Registration: email Rebecca Wolff.
- All other concerns: email Julian Couture.
- You may also contact via Microsoft Teams.
Current students: All SCE classes have moved online, as well as most private lessons and many ensembles. We will be offering additional online workshops and masterclasses shortly.
New students: For those interested in studying an instrument while staying at home, SCE can continue to place new students with instructors.
Staff:
Rebecca Barry-Wolff
Registrar for Continuing Education and Summer Programs
617-585-1134
Julian Couture
Associate Dean of Continuing Education
617-585-1298
Greys Gafarov
Program Assistant
617-585-1298
Courtney Roque
Student Services and Operations Manager
617-585-1276
Summer Programs
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: email Summer Programs.
Staff:
Rebecca Barry-Wolff
Registrar for Continuing Education and Summer Programs
617-585-1134
ADVANCEMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS
Advancement and Engagement
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Lisa Bauer for all inquiries and she can direct to the correct person. NEC students, staff, and faculty can also message Lisa via Microsoft Teams.
Staff:
Michael Antonitis
Associate Director of Advancement
617-585-1164
Kelli Augustine
Associate Director of Engagement
617-585-1121
Lisa Bauer
Advancement Communications Officer
617-585-1723
Allison Boehret
Philanthropic Advisor
Geri Colangelo
Senior Data Manager
617-585-1166
Rachel Cossar
Leadership Gift Officer
617-585-1156
Shannon Cuff
Director of Advancement
617-585-1726
Francesca Feldman
Advancement Coordinator
617-585-1373
Ailish Fitzgerald
Annual Giving Officer
617-585-1165
Kathleen Kelly
Vice President for Advancement, Engagement, and Partnerships; Chief Strategy Officer
617-585-1154
Jackie Martocchio
Director of Engagement and Special Events
617-585-1171
Beth Vincent
Director of Advancement Operations
Hilary Wirtz
Philanthropic and Campaign Advisor
Finance and Operations
Facilities and Campus Safety
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Chris Hayden or David Vaz for all building operations and security related questions and concerns.
Staff:
Michael Brooks
Maintenance Tech
617-585-1124
Chris Hayden
Director of Facilities, Services & Operations
617-585-1181
Greg Holt
Electrician
Wilson Monteiro
Custodial Supervisor
Jake Scanlan
Assistant Director of Security
617-585-1184
David Vaz
Assistant Director of Operations
617-585-1187
Finance and Business Office
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email the Business Office for all inquires.
Students are asked to please update their information with the Business Office, including electronic banking information, phone numbers, e-mails, and mailing addresses. If any student foresees issues with paying tuition, or is otherwise experiencing financial hardship, they should contact the Resource Center with any questions or concerns.
Staff:
Andrew Barnwell
Receivables Accountant
Michael Burke
Administrative Assistant
617-585-1740
Justin Cambridge
Accounting Manager: Endowments, Investments and Gifts
617-585-1224
Kyle Carey
Payroll Manager
617-585-1223
Elizabeth Dionne
Vice President for Finance and Administration
617-585-1211
Connor Fink
Assistant Director of Planning and Budget
617-585-1209
Rachinda Gutierrez
Accounts Payable Accountant
617-585-1214
Kristina E. Martin, CPA
Director of Finance & Controller
617-585-1725
Leeann Minard
Staff Accountant
Rosa Varraso
Accounting Manager: Finance & Operations
617-585-1226
Human Resources
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
- Email HR or Nick Macke for all staff, student, and faculty HR inquiries.
- NEC students, staff, and faculty can also message Nick Macke via Microsoft Teams.
Staff:
Alev Aydin-Jensen
Human Resources Coordinator
Eva Bedrick
Benefits Manager
Nick Macke
Director of Human Resources
617-585-1229
Shikha Zaveri
HR Generalist
617-585-1228
Media and communications
Recording and Performance Technology Services
Hours of Operation:
RPTS will be holding support hours for students and faculty starting on Monday, August 10th. To drop in during their support hours, click here.
- Monday: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Thursday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
How to Contact: Email RPTS or leave a message at 617-585-1275 if outside of the support hours.
Staff:
Eric Engler
Recording Engineer
Josalyn Hruska
Recording Engineer
Alex Lisowski
Recording Engineer
Lisa Nigris
Director of Recording and Performance Technology Services
617-585-1275
Jeremy Sarna
Senior Recording Engineer
Marketing and Communications
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
- For general inquiries, email Marketing Admin.
- To share news, projects, and social media inquiries, email News.
- For website inquiries, email Web.
- To request marketing support or website updates, visit the Marketing resource center.
During the remainder of the spring semester, NEC plans to share music and other creative expressions from our community via our social media channels, video platforms, and email. Please visit the #NECMusicHub to share your videos and ideas.
Staff:
David Apostolides
Video Producer
617-585-1704
Kelly Arnold
Director of Content and Communications
617-585-1741
Veronica Barron
Marketing Program Manager
617-585-1365
Casey Brennan
Box Office and Audience Insights Manager
617-585-1264
Ianka De La Rosa
Director of Creative
617-585-1138
Rae Forbes
House Manager
Andrew Hurlbut
Assistant Director of Photography and Visual Assets
617-585-1146
Michael Sarra
Vice President for Communications
617-585-1139
Shanay Walker
Graphic Designer
617-585-1141
Performance and Event Management
Box Office
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email the Box Office for any ticketing questions or concerns.
Staff:
Julimar Alarcon
Assistant Box Office Manager
617-585-1260
Business Relations and Event Management
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Peter Charig or Rebekah Lorenz.
Staff:
Peter Charig
Director of Business Relations and Event Management
617-585-1335
Rebekah Lorenz
Scheduling and Business Relations Coordinator
617-585-1158
Performance Production
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Bob Winters or call 617-585-1263.
Staff:
Peter Bauer
Instrument Librarian
Frank Cassados
Stage Manager
Madeline Hartrich
Stage Manager
Perry Johnson
Stage Manager
Peter Lanza
Technical Director
617-585-1386
Sean Mulcahy
Assistant Director of Performance Production Services
Jeff Platz
Administrative Director of Piano Services
617-585-1272
Karen Snitkin
Stage Manager
Bob Winters
Director of Performance Production Services
617-585-1263
Scheduling Office
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Rebekah Lorenz for all inquiries.
Staff:
Rebekah Lorenz
Scheduling and Business Relations Coordinator
617-585-1158
Student Life
Community Performances and Partnerships
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Tanya Maggi or Grace Allendorf for all inquiries.
Staff:
Grace Allendorf
Associate Director of Community Performances and Partnerships
617-585-1743
Tanya Maggi
Dean of Community Engagement and Professional Studies
617-585-1243
Entrepreneurial Musicianship
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
- Email em@necmusic.edu for all general inquiries.
- NEC students, staff, and faculty can also message Annie Phillips, Drew Worden, or Laura Reyes via Microsoft Teams.
EM is available as usual for video or phone advising appointments to coach you on topics like resumes, project planning, and career direction- sign up for an appointment here. EM Grants EM Fellowships, and other programs are open as usual or slightly modified for remote options; check the EM webpage for deadlines and more information.
Staff:
Anna-Christina Phillips
Associate Dean of Entrepreneurial Musicianship
617-585-1117
Laura Reyes
Administrative Coordinator
617-585-1119
Andrew Worden
Assistant Dean of Entrepreneurial Musicianship
617-585-1112
Health and Counseling Center
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
How to Contact: Email the office coordinator Monica Powtak who can direct you to the correct person within the department or call 617-585-1284.
The NEC HCC is providing Telehealth (Telecounseling and Telemedicine) visits for students living in Massachusetts, and phone consultation for those living outside of MA due to potential licensing restrictions. The HCC can assist students with prescription refills, and provide guidance on how to access health/counseling care in their communities if a telehealth visit is not appropriate to manage their health concern.
Staff:
Maura Crowther
Nurse Practitioner
Susan Franchi
Nurse Practitioner
Pamela J Harris
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Michael Hendrickson
Counselor
Lisa Howe
Nurse Practitioner
Katie Kelly
Part-time Counselor
Squire Page
Director of Counseling Services
617-585-1399
William Grant Parker
Medical Assistant
Monica Powtak
Office Assistant, Health Services
Lauren Puia
Nurse Practitioner
Lean McKinnon-Howe
Director of Health Services
617-585-1283
Resident Life and Housing
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email Steven Sweat for all inquiries.
Staff:
Steven C. Sweat
Director of Residence Life and Housing
617-585-1188
Student Services
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact:
- For academic and international advising questions, or to request an appointment, email Student Services.
- For questions related to student clubs and organizations, email Steven Sweat.
As always, Academic and International Advising are here to assist students, with all services available remotely.
Staff:
Micah Gharavi
Assistant Registrar
617-585-1282
Laura Messina
Academic and International Student Advisor
617-585-1312
Yukii Ntumba
Academic & International Student Advisor
617-585-1327
Nick Tatar
Dean of Students
617-585-1310
Rebecca Teeters
Senior Associate Dean of Students
617-585-1311
TECHNOLOGY
Information Technology Services
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to Contact: Email ITS Help Desk or call 617-585-1235 for all inquiries.
Please note due to a high volume of requests, responses to direct messages may be delayed. Visit the Information Technology Services resources page for training guides.
Staff:
Zachary Allred
Technology Specialist
617-585-1237
John Collins
Junior Systems Administrator
Anthony Pena
Technology Operations Lead
617-585-1233
Jared Rose
Technology Specialist
617-585-1236
Gina Ruzhansky
Computer Lab Supervisor and Technician
Equus Trundy
IT Project Manager
617-585-1369
Caryn Witt
Database Administration Lead
617-585-1242