Woodwinds

Pierce Hall
Event
Recital: Gillian Elizabeth Bobnak '21 BM, Oboe
NEC: Pierce 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...

Bassoon detail
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Recital: Kylie Hansen '21 MM, Bassoon
NEC: Pierce 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...

Jordan Hall cherubs
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Recital: Elena Rubin '21 MM, Flute
NEC: Williams 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...

Rebecca and Michael Leonard
News
Alumni Spotlight: Rebecca (Breer) Leonard '87
NEC Prep and College alumna Rebecca (Breer) Leonard '87 shares how her family's music store has evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic. After being shut down for two months, Rebecca and her husband are finding creative ways to help young beginners learn a new instrument remotely, as well as provide employment opportunities for local musicians.
A closeup of a musician's hands playing saxophone.
Event
NEC Saxophone Ensemble & Quartet: Schuller, Trester, & Pierné

Tonight’s concert honors the birthday of Gunther Schuller, born November 22, 1925.
 

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Recital: Xue Chen '20 MM, Flute
NEC: Williams 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...

Cheyanna Duran
News
Q&A with Cheyanna Duran ’21: “Community is vital to our safety and survival.”
Third year oboist Cheyanna Duran discusses a recent panel on Music & Gender hosted by SAGE (Students Advocating for Gender Equality).
Former faculty member Bill Wrzesian
News
Remembering William Wrzesien
William Wrzesien was part of NEC's woodwinds faculty for over 40 years, including 28 years as department chair, leaving an indelible mark on a generation of NEC students. Wrzesien also earned three degrees at NEC and chaired the Preparatory School's woodwinds faculty.
Youth Symphony Orchestra
Event
Cancelled | Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and Youth Camerata
NEC: Jordan Hall

NEC Prep's Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and Camerata present Beethoven's Triple Concerto and Fantasia in C Minor.

Kenneth Radnofsky playing saxophone.
Event
Reminiscence: Kenneth Radnofsky Faculty Recital
NEC: Jordan Hall