Contemporary Improvisation

Poster for Dr. Mabuse: Der Spieler. On the left is a dark silhouette of a face. On the right, a green background and a figure wrapped in a black cloak.
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The Boston Globe | NEC’s annual film noir concert makes music for ‘Dr. Mabuse’
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CI Salon Night
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NEC: Eben Jordan Ensemble Room

The CI Department presents an evening of music featuring small ensembles, including the Jewish Music Ensemble, led by Hankus Netsky, and many others.

Ran Blake at piano
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All About Jazz | The Very Singular Mr. Ran Blake
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Cheyanna Duran
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Q&A with Cheyanna Duran ’21: “Community is vital to our safety and survival.”
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Third year oboist Cheyanna Duran discusses a recent panel on Music & Gender hosted by SAGE (Students Advocating for Gender Equality).
CI ensemble rehearses John Zorn's Cobra
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Ayelet Gottlieb Master Class
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NEC: Pierce Hall

Israeli composer Ayelet Gottlieb gives a master class.

A jazz vocalist performs with the N E C Jazz Orchestra
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Jaap Blonk Master Class
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NEC: Eben Jordan Ensemble Room

Dutch avant-garde composer and performance artist Jaap Blonk gives a master class.

Folk trio I'm With Her (Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O'Donovan, and Sara Watkins)
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Alumnae Aoife O'Donovan, Sarah Jarosz Among NEC 2020 Grammy Winners
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Contemporary Improvisation alumnae Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O'Donovan, two-thirds of the folk band I'm With Her, were honored for Best American Roots Song—and were among several NEC winners and nominees.
Contemporary Improvisation ensemble performs
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CI Mashup
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NEC: Eben Jordan Ensemble Room

Program to be announced.

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Contemporary Improvisation Salon Festival
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NEC: Pierce Hall

Contemporary Improvisation celebrates its musical diversity in a day-long festival showcasing all of its student chamber music ensembles. Sets from 11 – 2 p.m. and 4 – 7 p.m.

Featured Ensembles:

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Matthew Shifrin smiles at the camera
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Matthew Shifrin ’21 to Speak at TEDxNatick
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Matthew Shifrin will take the stage at TEDxNatick on January 25, 2020.