Conducting

Ran Blake
News
Jazz Hero, Solti, Fischoff, and Coltman Awards for NEC Musicians
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College faculty member Ran Blake, conducting alum Aram Demirjian, and Prep students Ariel Wang, Evan Tsai, Luke Henderson, Sarah Campbell, Nathan Emans, and Zani Lewis have been honored for lifetime contributions to jazz, excellence in conducting, and exceptional musicianship in young chamber musicians, respectively.
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Recital: Tristan Rais-Sherman '20 DMA, Conducting
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NEC: Brown Hall

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital...

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Lina Gonzalez-Granados Appointed Solti Conducting Apprentice with Chicago Symphony
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Lina Gonzalez-Granados  ’14 MM has been named the fourth Sir Georg Solti Conducting Apprentice at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Tristan Rais-Sherman sitting on a bench
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Welcome and Congratulations for Orchestral Conductors
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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.
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Lorna Cooke deVaron Memorial Concert
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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.

Gonzalo Farias conducting and orchestra
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Alumnus Gonzalo Farias Named Associate Conductor at Jacksonville Symphony
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Farias earned three graduate degrees at NEC, studying piano performance with Wha-Kyung Byun and Russell Sherman.
Conductor Lina Gonzalez-Granados
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Philadelphia Orchestra hires Lina Gonzalez-Granados ’14 MM as one of two new conductors, both women
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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
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At his home in New York, composer Chou Wen-chung was presented with an honorary doctorate by NEC President Andrea Kalyn.
Andrea Kalyn
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A New Year’s Greeting from President Andrea Kalyn
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Conductors Forum
Course
Conducting Private Lessons
Lessons are scheduled between the student and instructor.
  • Spring 2020
  • Fall 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...