Performances + Events
Events calendar
CMA Open House
Pierce Hall
Join CMA faculty Eden MacAdam-Somer, Hankus Netsky, Erin Hogan, Warren Senders, and Steve Netsky for some introductory workshops on harmony singing, songwriting, improvisation, Hindustani singing, Klezmer music, and more. Bring your instruments, your voices, and your ears and prepare to jump in. Everyone is welcome – no previous experience is necessary! Stick around for a student-led Open...
Open Mic Night: Presented by Contemporary Musical Arts
Pierce Hall
Students from NEC’s Contemporary Musical Arts Department share their original music and creative interpretations through live solo and small ensemble performances, exploring genres from folk, rock, and jazz to avant-garde traditions from around the world.
Recital: Noah Korenfeld '26 MM, Trombone
Burnes Hall
NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Noah Korenfeld '26 MM studies Trombone with To...
Bower Jam Session Series
Bower Stage
NEC faculty member Mark Zaleski heads up these fun and educational jam sessions which are free and open to the public. Musicians of all levels are welcome to join and hone their improvising skills. Sessions may also include special guests.
Faculty Recital: Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol "Talk About A Turkish Blues"
Jordan Hall
The live stream of this event is available to NEC Community members only. To watch the stream, please click the “Streaming Access” button at the top of the page and enter the NEC Community streaming password on the video window labeled “NEC-Produced Stream” when prompted.
Piano Seminar: Conversation with Angel Rivera and Marilyn Roth
Keller Room
Join us for a special seminar featuring pianists Angel Rivera and Marilyn Roth, hosted by the NEC Piano Department. Two distinguished members of NEC Prep Piano Faculty will discuss beliefs, strategies, and advic...
Piano Seminar: Soyeon Kate Lee
Keller Room
Join us for a master class featuring pianist Soyeon Kate Lee, hosted by the NEC Piano Department.
Adult Education Open House
SB G01
Join us for a welcoming evening at the NEC Adult Education Open House! Adult musicians of all ages are invited to connect with fellow students, meet members of the NEC Adult Education department, and get to know department chairs. Enjoy light refreshments while learning more about the NE...
A Far Cry Presents: Goldberg Variations with Simone Dinnerstein
Jordan Hall
Johann Sebastian Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 arr. for Piano and String Orchestra by Alex Fortes and Sarah Darling in collaboration with Simone Dinnerstein A Far Cry and Simone Dinnerstein present a reimagining of Goldberg Variations, expanding Bach’s iconic keyboard masterpiece in revelatory, unexpected ways for piano and string orchestra. Created by Criers Alex Fort...
Boston Baroque Presents: Marc Minkowski's Inaugural Concert
Jordan Hall
A Landmark Beginning Featuring Haydn's The Seasons (Die Jahreszeiten) Join us in welcoming Marc Minkowski as Boston Baroque's newly appointed Music Director in this inaugural concert, a one-day-only celebration of an exciting new chapter, made possible by the extraordinary 52-year legacy of our founder, Martin Pearlman. Following the great success of The Creation, Haydn ...
