Conducting | New England Conservatory

News

Welcome and Congratulations for Orchestral Conductors

Tue, August 20th, 2019

NEC welcomes new orchestral conducting student Tristan Rais-Sherman, and congratulates conducting alumni Radu Paponiu, & Nathan Aspinall on recent appointments.

Lorna Cooke deVaron conducts while smiling and making a gesture of passion and joy.

Event

Lorna Cooke deVaron Memorial Concert

Fri, October 11th, 2019 | 8:00pm

NEC: Jordan Hall

Family members and the NEC community celebrate the legacy of influential conductor Lorna Cooke deVaron, NEC choral director for more than 40 years.

News

Alumnus Gonzalo Farias Named Associate Conductor at Jacksonville Symphony

Fri, May 24th, 2019

Farias earned three graduate degrees at NEC, studying piano performance with Wha-Kyung Byun and Russell Sherman.

News

Philadelphia Orchestra hires Lina Gonzalez-Granados ’14 MM as one of two new conductors, both women

Fri, April 5th, 2019

The Philadelphia Orchestra has added two new conductors to its roster: Erina Yashima has been appointed the orchestra’s assistant conductor, and Lina Gonzalez-Granados conducting fellow.

Chou wen-chung smiling and gesturing with his hands

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NEC presents composer Chou Wen-chung with an Honorary Doctorate

Fri, March 1st, 2019

At his home in New York, composer Chou Wen-chung was presented with an honorary doctorate by NEC President Andrea Kalyn.

News

A New Year’s Greeting from President Andrea Kalyn

Tue, January 1st, 2019

Course

Conducting Private Lessons

Lessons are scheduled between the student and instructor.

Fall 2019
Spring 2020

Study one-on-one with our exceptional School of Continuing Education (SCE) faculty with lessons in Conducting. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a total rookie, private lessons are available at...