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2018 Commencement Guests Announced
John Heiss to speak; Herbie Hancock, Edgar Albert Meyer, Jr., Peter Lyman Row and Joseph L. Bower to receive honorary doctorates.
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NEC's Black Student Union and Gospel Ensemble Celebrate Coretta Scott King
Students celebrate the accomplishments of activist, musician, and alumna Coretta Scott King.
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NEC’s 2017 Grammy Nominations
Jazzy year for NEC Grammy noms, with additional nods in contemporary instrumental & classical.
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NEC150: Concert Honors Gunther Schuller’s Legacy
NEC’s 150th anniversary celebration continues with a concert of Gunther Schuller compositions on Friday, November 17th.
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“Stand Creatively in Defiance:” Matana Roberts ’03 M.M. Returns for Residency
Matana Roberts ’03 M.M. coaches, conducts, & performs during October residency
Greg Ryan
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Gregory Ryan

New York City native Gregory Ryan has established himself as an in-demand sideman on both acoustic and electric bass. His big supportive sound, swinging style, and complete understanding of harmony...

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New England Conservatory
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Prep Jazz Recitals
New England Conservatory
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Musicians at Play, with the Door Open
September 23, all day and into the night during NEC Open Studios, new Student Life & Performance Center is alive with music, activities for all ages.
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Henrique Eisenmann

 

Exploring the boundaries between Classical music, contemporary improvisation and Brazilian music, Henrique Eisenmann is changing the paradigm of modern jazz improvisation, creating an original...