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NEC Prep: Youth Philharmonic Orchestra Concert

Thursday, May 15, 20257:30 PM

Jordan Hall

Join us for a performance by the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Juliano Aniceto, of George Gershwin’s An American in Paris, two pieces by Scott Joplin (The Cascades and The Entertainer) that were transcribed by Gunther Schuller, Prokofiev’s Third Piano Concerto with 2023–2024 Prep Concerto Competitio…

Olivier Messiaen: Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus

Friday, May 16, 20257:30 PM

Williams Hall

The NEC Piano Studio of Meng-Chieh Liu Presents: Olivier Messiaen Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus This monumental cycle is one of Messiaen’s most profound works, blending his unique harmonic language, complex rhythms, and deeply spiritual themes. Each of its 20 movements offers a distinct regard (or perspective) on the Christ child, ranging from mystica…

NEC Commencement Concert

Saturday, May 17, 20257:30 PM

Jordan Hall

Graduating NEC students and their friends give a final performance on Jordan Hall stage, ranging from solos to chamber ensembles to orchestra and chorus.

Senior Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble Concert

Monday, May 19, 20257:30 PM

Jordan Hall

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Junior Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble/ Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble Concert Band/ Youth Brass Ensemble Concert

Tuesday, May 20, 20257:30 PM

Jordan Hall

NEC Prep: CHIPS Showcase

Wednesday, May 21, 20257:30 PM

Jordan Hall

Please join us for the second of two NEC Prep Chamber Music Intensive Performance Seminar (CHIPS) showcases! NEC Prep’s Chamber Music Intensive Performance Seminar is generously supported by The Robert and Jane Morse Endowed Chamber Music Fund at NEC.