Performances + Events
Events calendar
Boston Gay Men's Chorus Presents: Holigays
Jordan Hall
This holiday season, BGMC unwraps tradition with a fabulous twist. From heartfelt classics to over-the-top remixes, we’re bringing you “Mary Did You Know?” alongside Mrs. Claus looking pretty in PINK. Celebrate the holidays with heartfelt harmonies, outlandish stories, and a glittery invasion of the holiday spirit — all uniquely, joyfully queer. Please reach ...
NEC Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra: Music of Anthony Braxton
Jordan Hall
Tonight, Anthony Braxton will present his music for a large ensemble in collaboration with the NEC Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra, coached by Frank Carlberg. JCWO features students enrolled in the NEC Jazz Composition program, providing a chance to workshop original music, lea...
Piano Seminar: Marilyn Nonken
Keller Room
Join us for a special seminar featuring pianist Marilyn Nonken, hosted by the NEC Piano Department.
Chamber Music Showcase | April 23 | 8 p.m.
Burnes Hall
A flight of performances. A richness of artists. In December, April, and May, New England Conservatory fills the air with the sounds of piano trios, string quartets, and more, both day and night. Performers include NEC's faculty of chamber music superstars, and the students coached by these great artists. In tonight's concert, student ensembles demonstrate the works they h...
Master Class: Paul Watkins, Cello
Keller Room
Paul Watkins presents a master class featuring students from the NEC cello studios. Acclaimed for his inspirational performances and eloquent musicianship, Paul Watkins enjoys a distinguished career as concerto soloist, chamber musician and conductor. He is the Artistic Director of t...
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 Prep: Chamber Music Showcase
Jordan Hall
Don't miss the NEC Prep Chamber Music Showcase, where select student ensembles take the stage in historic Jordan Hall to perform highlights from their year's work. This special event celebrates the artistry and collaboration of our top chamber groups at the culmination of the academic year.
Borromeo String Quartet Guest Artist Award Concert
Jordan Hall
One of the Borromeo String Quartet's most loved activities in their residency at New England Conservatory is the audition process to select the winners of the Guest Artist Awards. They greatly enjoy the week of collaboration in which every student who has entered the competition has a session playing and working together with the quartet. Working with all these students and affording specia...
