Performances + Events
Workshop/Class/Seminar
NEC Jazz Forum with Ambrose Akinmusire
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Join the NEC Jazz Studies department for a special forum featuring acclaimed trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Ambrose Akinmusire. Known for his originality, emotional depth, and boundary-defying approach to improvisation, Akinmusire has become one of the most vital voices in contemporary jazz. A native of Oakland, California, Akinmusire first gained international attention after winni...
Piano Seminar: Joseph Kubera
Keller Room
Join us for a special seminar featuring pianist Joseph Kubera, hosted by the NEC Piano Department. ...
Piano Seminar: Molly Gebrian | Neuroscience of Practicing
Keller Room
Join us for a seminar featuring Molly Gebrian focused on the “neuroscience of practicing,” hosted by the NEC Piano Department. ...
Midnight Strings: Fostering Relationships Through Guitar and Songwriting
Some of the most impactful work of teaching artists is helping communities bring their own stories to life through collective music making. In this workshop, Los Angeles-based guitarist, composer, and educator Philip Graulty shares insight into his career and teaching artist practice, particularly his work developing and directing Midnight Strings, a guitar and songwriting program at The Midnig...
Piano Seminar: Yi-Heng Yang | Playing Early Pianos
Keller Room
Join us for a seminar featuring Yi-Heng Yang focused on "Playing Early Pianos," hosted by the NEC Piano Department. ...
Piano Seminar: Anne Shreffler
Keller Room
Join us for a special seminar featuring musicologist Anne Shreffler, hosted by the NEC Piano Department. ...
It Takes Two: Building Sustainable Community Partnerships
Burnes Hall or Virtual
At the core of all teaching artistry work is a fundamental connection to the community. However, it can be daunting to approach building a community partnership for the first time without knowing what steps to take or how to navigate unique perspectives and priorities. Join the CPP team for an in-depth and interactive look at best practices for building community partnerships and the "magi...
Piano Seminar: Robert Levin
Keller Room
Join us for a special seminar featuring pianist Robert Levin, hosted by the NEC Piano Department. ...
Piano Seminar: Francesco Tristano
Keller Room
Join us for a special seminar featuring pianist Francesco Tristano, hosted by the NEC Piano Department. ...
The Science of Learning: A Roundtable Workshop for Teachers
All music teachers know that what happens in the lesson is only half the equation; what students do in their own practice is the other. By understanding the science of learning, teachers can help their students practice better and more efficiently! The session will start with a brief overview summarizing some of the most powerful, recent findings about how the brain learns most optimally, follo...
Piano Seminar: Marilyn Nonken
Keller Room
Join us for a special seminar featuring pianist Marilyn Nonken, hosted by the NEC Piano Department. ...
Piano Seminar: Christopher Taylor
Keller Room
Join us for a special seminar featuring pianist Christopher Taylor, hosted by the NEC Piano Department. ...
Piano Seminar: J.Y. Song
Keller Room
Join us for a special seminar featuring pianist J.Y. Song, hosted by the NEC Piano Department. ...
Accessible Music Education: Reaching and Teaching Every Student
Prevost Room or Virtual
As our students’ learning schemes become more diverse, including all learners becomes increasingly challenging. Accessible Music Education provides strategies that combine evidence-based practices from music education, special education, and general education to help music educators reach and teach every student, including students who identify as neurodivergent and students with disabili...
NEC Teaching Artistry Alumni Panel
Location TBA or 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...
Piano Seminar: Dr. Nicholas Roth
Keller Room
Join us for a special seminar featuring pianist Dr. Nicholas Roth, hosted by the NEC Piano Department. ...
