Thursday, October 29, 20267:00 PM

Eben Jordan Rehearsal Room and Virtual

In this conversation, workshop, and feedback session, composer Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) will discuss his forthcoming commission for the American Composers Orchestra, America, To US, for electric violin, orchestra, and people. DBR’s town hall cadenzas allow audience members to participate in this work, and he will present his ideas on the responsibilities of community-based composition...

Saturday, October 31, 202610:00 AM

Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre

Kick off your day of Halloween family fun with Seymour Barab's Little Red Riding Hood! Our annual children's show is the perfect way to introduce kids (and adults!) to the magic and mystery of opera. Come early and join New England Conservatory's Early Childhood Department from 9:30-10:00 am for musical crafts in the lobby! Decorate your own Little Red Riding Hood basket, fol...

Tuesday, November 3, 20262:00 PM

Eben Jordan Rehearsal Room

Musicians striving to deepen audience engagement in musical performance can benefit from exploring theatre, dance, and visual art forms. Collaborating across disciplines and incorporating extramusical elements into the creative process often results in deeper connections to the music and audiences. Collaborative performance artist C. Neil Parsons has built a career as A) a Musician, B) an Actor...

Wednesday, December 2, 20267:00 PM

Prevost Room or Virtual

What if the score is a starting point rather than the destination? This interactive workshop challenges educators to rethink traditional definitions of musical literacy and explore broader ways of knowing, creating, and communicating through music. Drawing from culturally responsive teaching practices and diverse musical traditions, participants will explore learning through listening, imitatio...

Thursday, January 28, 20276:30 PM

Music educators often work with hundreds of students per week, and cognitive learning science has determined that we all learn as uniquely as our fingerprints- teaching high-quality and engaging instruction can seem daunting, but Universal Design for Learning (UDL) creates a framework for meeting the needs of all learners! In this 90-minute interactive workshop, educators will understand...

Wednesday, February 24, 20277:00 PM

Music educators often work with hundreds of students per week and cognitive learning science has determined that we all learn as uniquely as our fingerprints. Teaching high-quality and engaging instruction can seem daunting, but Universal Design for Learning (UDL) creates a framework for meeting the needs of all learners! Please register to attend virtual using the "Get Tickets...

Tuesday, March 2, 20277:00 PM

If it is true that the only certain things in life are death and taxes, this workshop will make navigating one of those things considerably easier. Focused specifically on the unique tax landscape for teaching artists, this session will address different types of income (from W2s and 1099s to extra gigs and licensing), common business deductions (with a few “sleeper deductions” with...

Tuesday, March 16, 20276:30 PM

Burnes Hall and Virtual

Drawing from his memoir, Restrung, Vijay Gupta explores what it means to build a life in music beyond the traditional measures of achievement, virtuosity, and success. Through stories from the concert stage, Skid Row, and Street Symphony — alongside live music with the Darshan Trio — this conversation, moderated by Erik Elmgren, NEC’s Assistan...

Wednesday, April 14, 202712:30 PM

SB 311 and Virtual

This workshop will feature NEC alumni discussing their varied careers with teaching artistry after graduation. The conversation will be focused on balancing teaching and performing, the role teaching artistry plays in a holistic career, tips for seeking opportunities post-graduation, and the best ways to prepare for a teaching artistry career while still a student! Please register to att...