Performances + Events
Jazz
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 Dominique Eade, Kali...
Memories of John McNeil
Williams Hall
All are welcome to attend this opportunity to reflect on the music and teaching of John McNeil, an artist of the highest caliber and one of the cornerstones of NEC’s Jazz Studies Department for over 40 years. John McNeil was one of the most influential trumpet players of his generation. He first gained widespread recognition as a member of the Horace Silver Quintet, with which he t...
John McNeil's Teaching of Jazz Improvisation with Co-author Ryan Nielsen
Williams Hall
Join NEC Alum Ryan Nielsen for a discussion on the book The Classroom Guide to Jazz Improvisation, written by John McNeil and Nielsen and published by Oxford University Press, 2024. The book is an essential resource for music educators and improvisers alike. Drawing on the authors' combined decades of teaching and professional performance experience, this guide demystifies jaz...
John McNeil Memorial Concert
Jordan Hall
The John McNeil Memorial Concert features NEC faculty, students, and alumni in performances honoring the longtime NEC faculty member, who passed away in 2024. Faculty and alumni performers include saxophonist Allan Chase, pianist Frank Carlberg, saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi, pianist Randy Ingram, pianist Ethan Iverson, trumpeter Jason Palmer, pianist Mark Shilansky, vocalist Allegra Levy, saxopho...
Recital: Xander D'Astolfo '26 BM, Jazz Piano
Eben Jordan
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. Xander D'Astolfo '26 BM studies Jazz Piano with Frank Carlberg...
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...
Recital: Yingfan Su '26 MM, Jazz Guitar
Eben Jordan
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. Yingfan Su '26 MM studies Jazz Guitar with Bert Seager and No...
Recital: Woody Pierre '26 BM, Jazz Trumpet
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. Woody Pierre '26 BM studies Jazz Trumpet and Voice with Ken Schaph...
Recital: Niko Nelson '28 DMA, Jazz Piano
Eben Jordan
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. Niko Nelson '28 DMA studies Jazz Piano with Ethan Iverson. ...
Recital: Rosy Zhu '26 MM, 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. Rosy Zhu '26 MM studies Jazz Voice with Mark Zaleski and Ken Sc...
Recital: Bozi Hu '26 GC, 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. Bozi Hu '26 GC studies Jazz Voice with Joseph Copeland and Domi...
Recital: Koki Renwick '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. Koki Renwick '26 BM studies Jazz Voice with Anna Webber and Fra...
Recital: Wenqian Yu '26 MM, Jazz Drums
Eben Jordan
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. Wenqian Yu '26 MM studies Jazz Drums with Jerry Bergonzi and Je...
Recital: Alexander Hussain '26 MM, Jazz Saxophone
Eben Jordan
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. Alexander Hussain '26 MM studies Jazz Saxophone with Frank Carl...
Recital: Anouk Chemla '26 BM, Jazz Voice
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. Anouk Chemla '26 BM studies Jazz Voice with Dominique Eade....
Recital: Olivier Turner '26 MM, Jazz Guitar
Eben Jordan
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. Olivier Turner '26 MM studies Jazz Guitar with Frank Carlberg a...
Recital: Yu Chi Kevin Chen '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. Yu Chi Kevin Chen '26 BM studies Jazz Guitar with Jerry Bergonz...
Recital: Nikolaus Malinowski '26 MM, Jazz Guitar
Eben Jordan
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. Nikolaus Malinowski '26 MM studies Jazz Guitar with Anna Webber...
Recital: Yangyi Mao '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. Yangyi Mao '26 BM studies Jazz Guitar with Joe Morris and Norma...
Recital: Thomas Griffin '26 MM, Jazz Piano
Eben Jordan
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. Thomas Griffin '26 MM studies Jazz Piano with Ken Schaphorst.
Recital: Charlie Watson 26 MM, Jazz Trumpet
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. Charlie Watson '26 MM studies Jazz Trumpet with Ken Schaphorst ...
Recital: Joonho Lee '26 MM, Jazz Bass
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. Joonho Lee '26 MM studies Jazz Bass with Joe Morris.
Recital: Trevor Johnson '26 MM, Jazz Composition
Eben Jordan
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. Trevor Johnson '26 MM studies Jazz Composition with Anna W...
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 ...
Recital: Hannah Marks '26 MM, Jazz Bass
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. Hannah Marks '26 MM studies Jazz Bass with Frank Carlberg and A...
Recital: Hunter McKay '26 DMA, Jazz Saxophone
Eben Jordan
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. Hunter McKay ‘26 DMA studies Jazz Saxophone with Frank Carlberg.
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...
Recital: Domas Žeromskas '26 MM, Jazz Piano
Eben Jordan
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. Domas Žeromskas '26 MM studies Jazz Piano with Jason ...
Recital: Giuditta Franco '26 GC, Jazz Voice
Eben Jordan
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. Giuditta Franco '26 GC studies Jazz Voice with Dominique Eade.
Recital: Rhiannon Hurst '26 MM, Jazz Voice
Eben Jordan
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. Rhiannon Hurst '26 MM studies Jazz Voice with Dominique Eade.
Recital: Kazuki Tsubakida '26 BM, Jazz Piano
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. Kazuki Tsubakida '26 BM studies Jazz Piano with Jason Moran and...
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...
Recital: Josh Gagnon '26 DMA, Jazz Trombone
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...
Recital: Mark Andrew Valdes '26 MM, Jazz Drums
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. Mark Andrew Valdes '26 MM studies Jazz Drums with Nasheet ...
Recital: Sebastian Fuentes '26 DMA, Jazz Guitar
Eben Jordan
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. Sebastian Fuentes ‘26 DMA studies Jazz Guitar with Ken Schaphors...
Recital: Joe Wagner '26 MM, Jazz Saxophone
Eben Jordan
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. Joe Wagner '26 MM studies Jazz Saxophone with Benjamin Schwende...
NEC Prep: Youth Jazz Orchestra
Brown Hall
Join us for the Youth Jazz Orchestra Concert! ...
