Voice

Black and white photo of Rusty Warren in the 1960s. She is bending forward with her hands on her knees, wearing a glamorous dress and winking.
News
Remembering Rusty Warren, Sexual Revolutionary in Song
Pianist, singer, and comedian Rusty Warren ’48, frequently called the "mother of the sexual revolution," passed away on May 25th at the age of 91.
Esther Tien, wearing a graduation cap and gown, opens her arms wide and flings confetti while speaking at the podium at Commencement 2021.
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Commencement 2021: Esther Tien ’20 MM, Student Speaker for the Class of 2020
Esther Tien ’20 MM flung confetti while congratulating the Classes of 2020 and 2021 on their achievements during a difficult year.
Reception following Lorna Cooke deVaron Memorial Concert
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NEC 2021 Commencement Concert
Ian Howell headshot
News
Ian Howell Recognized by The American Academy of Teachers of Singing for COVID-19 Response
The American Academy of Teachers of Singing has recognized Ian Howell with an inaugural AATS Award for COVID-19 Response for his work with low-latency technology for real-time musical collaboration during the pandemic.
Spring Forward Festival 2021
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Spring Forward Festival: Song Recital II
NEC: Williams Hall

Welcome to NEC's Spring Forward Festival — a 10-day, on-campus performance intensive taking place May 17–26!

The Spring Forward Festival is an opportunity for students who have been working...

Spring Forward Festival 2021
Event
Spring Forward Festival: Song Recital I
NEC: Williams Hall

Welcome to NEC's Spring Forward Festival — a 10-day, on-campus performance intensive taking place May 17–26!

The Spring Forward Festival is an opportunity for students who have been working...

Cultural Equity and Belonging
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Singing, Music & Wellness: The New Science

NEC School of Continuing Education's Voice Department presents Singing, Music & Wellness: The New Science.

Musical experiences are a cherished part of our lives, and have been a part of the human...

N E C music stand
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Liederabend LIV: Ten Premiere Performances
Tonight, singers and pianists from NEC’s Song Lab give performance premieres of songs by ten NEC student composers.
A picturesque doorway in Boston's Back Bay
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Song and Verse: Cross Currents | French and American Song in the Twentieth Century

Inaugurated in the fall of 2020, the Song and Verse recital series provides a platform for undergraduate singers at NEC to experience the unique and invigorating process of song preparation and...

Graham Johnson smiles at the camera
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Song Lab Master Class | Graham Johnson + Benjamin Britten

Acclaimed pianist Graham Johnson OBE holds a master class, focusing on selected songs by Benjamin Britten, as part of the NEC Song Lab, a brand new and unique curriculum for singers and pianists...