Woodwinds

Clarinetist Richard Shaughnessy has enjoyed great success as a teacher of clarinet and chamber music to students of all ages. Over many years, he has had dozens of students selected to play in many of...

The New York Times wrote of Nina Barwell's debut recital in Carnegie Recital Hall that "her playing reflected the skill and assurance of a seasoned performer," and "she played beautifully." She plays...

A native of Saskatoon, Canada, Mark McEwen joined the BSO oboe section in 1996. He previously was principal oboe of the Florida Orchestra, Music Festival of Taipei, and Orchester Staatsbad Meinberg in...

Thomas Martin began his professional career as a clarinetist, saxophonist and flutist at the age of 13, performing with several big bands and combos in his native Wisconsin. He joined the Boston...

As a soloist and chamber musician flutist Renée Krimsier has made a name for herself in the areas of contemporary and classical repertoire.

She is former director of and performer in the "Intermezzi"...

Thomas Handel maintains a varied career as an administrator, teacher, and performer. From 2002 to 2015 Handel served as Dean of Students at NEC. Currently, he chairs the Doctor of Musical Arts program...

Massachusetts native John Ferrillo is currently principal oboist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, where he occupies the Mildred B. Remis chair.

Previously, Ferrillo was principal oboe of the...

Flutist Jacqueline DeVoe is an active freelance musician throughout New England and is equally dedicated to teaching flute and chamber music. In addition to two degrees from New England Conservatory...

Aldo Abreu has taken the recorder and its repertoire to many prestigious venues throughout the United States, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and his native Venezuela. Since winning First Prize at the...