Performances + Events
Jazz
Faculty Recital: Joel Ayau, Piano and Jeremy Crosmer, Cello | Cello + Piano, Classical + Jazz
Williams Hall
Detroit Symphony Orchestra cellist Jeremy Crosmer joins NEC faculty member Joel Ayau for an evening of chamber works that explore the intersection between classical and popular music. Each composer featured has some connection with contemporary idioms, whether Fr...
Faculty Recital: Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol | Microtonal Bop
Jordan Hall
Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol presents his faculty recital in Jordan Hall featuring a truly diverse musical journey: classical Ottoman/Turkish repertoire, Byzantine music, and his own concert music compositions — culminating in the powerful sound of his jazz orchestra. This program wil...
Synergy: Jazz + CMA Faculty in Concert
Jordan Hall
Join us for an evening of collaboration and creativity when faculty from NEC’s Jazz and Contemporary Musical Arts departments come together on one stage. Synergy showcases the unique voices of NEC’s renowned artists celebrating connection through sound. ...
Recital: Tianyi Hu '26 BM, Jazz Voice
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. Tianyi Hu '26 BM studies Jazz Voice with Dominique Eade.
Master Class: Anthony Braxton
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Join us for a special master class featuring composer and multi-instrumentalist Anthony Braxton. All are also welcome to a concert on the evening of February 12 at 7:30 p.m. celebrating the music of Anthony Braxton featuring NEC's Jazz Com...
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. JCWO features students enrolled in the NEC Jazz Composition program, providing a chance to workshop original music, lea...
Recital: Kai Lance ;26 BM, Jazz Guitar
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. Kai Lance '26 BM studies Jazz Guitar with Frank Carlberg.
Recital: Emma Blanc '26 BM, Jazz Saxophone
Brown 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. Emma Blanc '26 BM studies Jazz Saxophone with Dominiqe Eade and...
John McNeil Memorial Concert
Jordan Hall
NEC faculty, students, and alumni remember long-time NEC faculty member, John McNeil, who passed away in 2024. Performers include faculty members Allan Chase
NEC Jazz Orchestra | African Cookbook: Music of Randy Weston and Melba Liston
Jordan Hall
The NEC Jazz Orchestra and Director Ken Schaphorst present a program of the music of Randy Weston and Melba Liston, Randy Weston’s arranger and collaborator for decades. Together they created legendary recordings such as Little Niles and Uhuru Afri...
NEC Jazz Honors Ensemble: Works Un-Covered
Jordan Hall
In tonight's concert, Works Un-Covered, coached by Jason Palmer, performs a selection of works. Each year, an audition committee of professional musicians and faculty selects a few exceptional student ensembles to represent the NEC Honors Ensemble Program. The ensembles work with ...
NEC Jazz Orchestra| Miles Ahead: Miles Davis at 100
Jordan Hall
In celebration of the 100th birthday of Miles Davis, the NEC Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Ken Schaphorst will performed music from throughout Davis' illustrious career, including Boplicity, Miles Ahead, Milestones, Nardis, and Petit Machins. The...
NEC Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra
Jordan Hall
NEC's Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra features the music of NEC students performed by their peers, under the direction of Frank Carlberg. The live stream of this event is available to NEC Community members only. To watch the stream, please click the “St...
NEC Prep: Youth Jazz Orchestra
Brown Hall
Join us for the Youth Jazz Orchestra Concert! ...
