Performances + Events
Events calendar
NEC Festival: NEC Symphony + David Loebel – Schuller and Stravinsky’s Firebird
Jordan Hall
Among Gunther Schuller’s many important contributions to our musical life was his passionate advocacy of American music of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Composers of that era whom he championed include Charles Ives, Scott Joplin, John Knowles Paine, and one of his predecessors as the leader of NEC, George Whitefield Chadwick.
NEC Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra | Music of Anthony Braxton
Jordan Hall
Tonight, Anthony Braxton will present his music for a large ensemble in collaboration with the NEC Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra, coached by Frank Carlberg. The live stream of this event is available to NEC Community members only. To watch the stream, please click the “Streaming Ac...
Creative Aging by Design: Age-Inclusive Approaches for Teaching Artists
This interactive workshop introduces teaching artists to the dynamic field of creative aging, offering practical tools to support the health, connection, and creativity of older adults. Participants will explore key research, program models, and proven strategies for designing age-inclusive, socially connected, and engaging learning environments. Through presentation, group dialogue, and a hand...
NEC Prep: Youth Repertory Orchestra
Jordan Hall
Join us for the Youth Repertory Orchestra Concert!
Recital: Hyeonmin Lee '26 MM, Cello
Burnes 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 that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Hyeonmin Lee '26 MM studies Cello with
Recital: Ivy Evers '25, Soprano
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 that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Ivy Evers '25 studies Voice with
BSO Prelude: "What I Hear" featuring Andrew Norman
Brown Hall
A collaboration between the Boston Symphony Orchestra and New England Conservatory, "What I Hear" is a series of free hour-long events at NEC meant to introduce audiences to composers being featured in a BSO concert taking place later in the same evening. These composer-curated chamber music programs feature performances by Conservatory students and include conversations betwee...
Jazz Small Ensembles: Frank Carlberg and Robert Nieske
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
At the end of each semester, NEC's Jazz ensemble cap off their studies with a performance that showcases the musicianship and growth of our students. Tonight's program highlights ensembles led by legendary jazz artists and educators Frank Carlberg and Robert Nieske.
Emi Ferguson Baroque Flute Master Class
Burnes Hall
Emi Ferguson presents a masterclass featuring students from the NEC flute studios. Emi Ferguson is on a mission to shake up classical music. Whether playing modern or historical flutes, singing, composing, or speaking about music, she brings centuries of music to life with an adventurous spirit and a fresh perspective. Her performances, ranging from Baroque masterpieces to brand-ne...
