Performances + Events
Workshop/Class/Seminar
Sonata Class recital
Williams Hall
The NEC Chamber Music Department presents the fruit of the semester's work in a free recital. Led by NEC faculty member Vivian Hornik Weilerstein, student pairs perform individual movements of sonatas from Beethoven, Rebecca Clarke, Franck, Janacek, Poulenc, Prokofiev, and Ravel that demonstrate the equal partnering of string player and pianist. ...
Conductors' Choir
Burnes Hall
The graduate choral conductors in the studio of Erica J. Washburn conduct each other in a wide-ranging program of music from the 20th and 21st centuries. ...
Working with Adult Learners and Trust-Building in a Teaching Artistry Practice
Burnes Hall
One of the most common ways of practicing teaching artistry is working with adult learners in a variety of settings. Given the rise of fields like creative aging, there are many opportunities available for working with adults and seniors. In this workshop, we will discuss some of the primary considerations to keep in mind that support a successful teaching artist practice when working with adul...
From Performance Degree to Classroom Teaching: Career Conversation
Are you interested in working in classrooms as a teaching artist, but worry about needing to earn a Music Education degree? Would you like to learn more about the credential process? Have you ever wondered what skills you are developing in your performance training could translate well to the school classroom? Join NEC alum Dave Cordes for a conversation detailing his journey from NEC to the sc...
Designing a Stress-Free Studio: Creating a Performer/Teacher Life of Balance
Establishing a teaching studio can be daunting to any musician, particularly if you have the desire to balance teaching with a performance career.This workshop explores common pitfalls of studio development, studio structure, best policies, and how to build community. If you are interested in creating your own private studio now or in the future, this workshop will provide resources and action ...
Teaching Artistry Careers: NEC Alumni Panel Discussion
SB 311 and on Zoom
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. ...
