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Brass and Percussion

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.   Jacob Hepler '26 MM studies Trumpet with Benjamin Wright and is...

SLPC/Jordan Hall

We are thrilled to host BrassFest on Saturday, April 18, and would love to welcome you. This event offers a chance for you to listen, play, and connect with fellow brass musicians in a welcoming and engaging environment. We are especially excited to welcome Brian Hecht of the Dallas Sympho...

Keller Room

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.   Mauricio Martinez '26 BM studies French horn with Eli Epstein a...

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 that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow.   Noah Hawryluck '26 MM studies French horn with Jason Snide...

Burnes Hall

Brian Hecht presents a master class featuring students from the NEC trumpet studios. This class precedes the annual NEC Brass Bash, taking place April 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Jordan Hall.  This master class is supported by the Harris Edward R...

Brown Hall

Imani Winds presents a master class featuring ensembles from the NEC Chamber Music program.  Celebrating nearly three decades of transformative music-making, the Grammy-winning and four-time nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and an evolution of the wind quintet. Known for their d...

Jordan Hall

The Brass Bash, directed by Stephen Lange, celebrates the students in NEC’s Brass Department, and features performances for mixed brass ensemble as well as from our horn, trumpet, trombone, and tuba classes. In addition, the event concludes with a mass brass choir, featuring all of our ...

Pierce Hall

In the course of completing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at New England Conservatory, performance majors present not just one, but three full-length recitals, for which they also write program notes.  It's an opportunity to observe multiple facets of an emerging artist.   Josh Gagnon ‘26 DMA studies Jazz Trombone with Frank Carlberg and Ann...

Jordan Hall

A flight of performances. A richness of artists. In December, April, and May, New England Conservatory fills the air with the sounds of piano trios, string quartets, and more, both day and night. Performers include NEC's faculty of chamber music superstars, and the students coached by these great artists. In tonight's concert, student ensembles demonstrate the works they h...

Williams Hall

A flight of performances. A richness of artists. In December, April, and May, New England Conservatory fills the air with the sounds of piano trios, string quartets, and more, both day and night. Performers include NEC's faculty of chamber music superstars, and the students coached by these great artists. In tonight's concert, student ensembles demonstrate the works they h...

Brown Hall

A flight of performances. A richness of artists. In December, April, and May, New England Conservatory fills the air with the sounds of piano trios, string quartets, and more, both day and night. Performers include NEC's faculty of chamber music superstars, and the students coached by these great artists. In tonight's concert, student ensembles demonstrate the works they h...

Burnes Hall

A flight of performances. A richness of artists. In December, April, and May, New England Conservatory fills the air with the sounds of piano trios, string quartets, and more, both day and night. Performers include NEC's faculty of chamber music superstars, and the students coached by these great artists. In tonight's concert, student ensembles demonstrate the works they h...

Burnes Hall

A flight of performances. A richness of artists. In December, April, and May, New England Conservatory fills the air with the sounds of piano trios, string quartets, and more, both day and night. Performers include NEC's faculty of chamber music superstars, and the students coached by these great artists. In tonight's concert, student ensembles demonstrate the works they h...

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.   Noah Kornfeld '26 MM studies Trombone with Toby Oft.

Brown Hall

Join us for the NEC Prep Suzuki Ensembles performance, featuring our youngest musicians as they share what they've learned through the Suzuki method. This concert celebrates their progress this semester, joy in music-making, and the power of learning together. ...

Jordan Hall

Join us for the Youth Brass Ensemble, Junior Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble, and Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble Concert Band Concert! ...