Brass and Percussion

Recital: Mattias Bengtsson ’25, French Horn
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. Mattias Bengtsson ’25 studies French horn with

Andrew McCandless Trumpet Masterclass
Brown Hall
Andrew McCandless presents a master class featuring students from the NEC trumpet studios. This class precedes the annual NEC Brass Bash, taking place April 6th at 7:30pm in Jordan Hall. Andrew McCandless was appointed Professor of Trumpet at the Eastman School of Music in 20...

Brass Bash + Andrew McCandless
Jordan Hall
The Brass Bash, directed by James Markey, 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 ...

Recital: Aiden Coleman '25, Jazz Trombone
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. Aiden Coleman '25 studies Jazz Trombone with

Recital: Jakob Schoenfeld '25 MM, Percussion
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. Jakob Schoenfeld '25 MM studies Percussion with

Recital: Liam McManus '25 MM, Percussion
Eben Jordan 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. Liam McManus '25 MM studies Percussion with

Rampart Winds: United States Air Force Academy Band Chamber Music Master Class
Pierce Hall
Rampart Winds presents a master class featuring ensembles from the NEC Chamber Music program, followed by a short recital. As one of nine performing ensembles in The United States Air Force Academy Band, Rampart Winds is a featured woodwind quartet that performs traditional literature. Each member of the ensemble brings to the forefront a wealth of musical knowledge and experience, havin...

Recital: Matthew Mihalko '25, Trumpet
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. Matthew Mihalko '25 studies Trumpet with