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Spring Scholarship Gala

Performers on Jordan Hall stage during the annual scholarship gala concert.

Join us for an unforgettable evening showcasing the bold artistry and powerful voices made possible through your support of scholarship.

Performers on Jordan Hall stage during the annual scholarship gala concert.

Gala Co-Chairs

Anna Goldenheim
Meg Nichols

Gala Committee

Joseph L. Bower ’18 hon. DM and Elizabeth Potter
Timothy W. Fulham and Lise M. Olney
Eric and Sene Gray

Gala
Co-Chairs

Anna Goldenheim
Ed Graves, Jr. ’87 MM

Fundraising
Committee

Annie and Samuel Bartlett
Joe Bower ’18 hon. DM and Liz Potter
Kim McCaslin
Tim Fulham and Lise Olney

Gala
Co-Chairs

Anna Goldenheim
Ed Graves, Jr. ’87 MM

Fundraising
Committee

Annie and Samuel Bartlett
Joe Bower ’18 hon. DM and Liz Potter
Kim McCaslin
Tim Fulham and Lise Olney

Tables + Tickets

  • Provide the highest level of tuition scholarship for NEC students
  • Dinner for 10 guests
  • Pre-dinner cocktail reception
  • After-dinner music, sweets and cocktails
  • Listing on the invitation, program and website†
  • Complimentary event parking for you and your guests
  • Reserved tickets and meet and greet for five guests to a recital by NEC Concert Artist Yunchan Lim ’26 AD on April 26, 2026
  • Provide one semester of tuition scholarship for NEC students
  • Dinner for 10 guests
  • Pre-dinner cocktail reception
  • After-dinner music, sweets and cocktails
  • Listing on the invitation, program and website†
  • Provide essential scholarship support for NEC students
  • Dinner for 10 guests
  • Pre-dinner cocktail reception
  • After-dinner music, sweets and cocktails
  • Listing on the invitation, program and website†
  • Provide a full year of private music lessons for NEC Prep students
  • Pre-dinner cocktail reception
  • Dinner for 1 guest
  • After-dinner music, sweets and cocktails

*Your gift must be received by April 25, 2026.


†Subject to timing/scheduling constraints where noted; make your commitment soon for maximum benefit.


**Please note that while gifts to the NEC Scholarship Fund may be made using a Donor Advised Fund, IRS regulations prohibit the use of Donor Advised Funds for tickets and table purchases as goods, services and/or benefits are offered in exchange.

Tables + Tickets

Planning Your Visit to NEC

Preferred Hotels

The following accommodations are all within a mile of NEC, some of which offer special rates to guests with a connection to NEC.

154 Berkeley Street, Boston

View website / Phone (617) 266.7200
Use code NEGNEC under “Special Codes/Rates” when booking online.

120 Huntington Avenue, Boston

View website / Phone (617) 424.7000
Book online using the above link to receive the preferred rate.

40 Dalton Street, Boston

View website / Phone (617) 236.1100
Book online using the above link to receive the preferred rate.

99 St. Botolph Street, Boston

View website / Phone (617) 236.8099
Please call and mention NEC to receive a 15% discount.

1 Dalton Street, Boston

View website / Phone (617) 377.4888

Parking

Self-parking is available at the following locations:

  • Gainsborough Garage: 10 Gainsborough Street, Boston, MA
  • Westland Garage: 35 Westland Ave, Boston, MA
  • Christian Science Plaza Garage: 235 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA

More Ways to Give

Scholarship Support

Two people wearing tuxedos at the annual scholarship agala.

With your generous support, NEC students can reach their full artistic potential and change the world.

Scholarship Gift
Two people wearing tuxedos at the annual scholarship agala.

Making an Impact

Two people smiling together at the annual scholarship gala.

Making an Impact

Corporate Sponsorships

Partner with NEC to amplify your company’s visibility as a corporate sponsor.

NEC offers our corporate sponsors a range of benefits throughout the year in the form of brand recognition and visibility to a variety of constituencies served by the conservatory.

2025 Donors

Virtuosos

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Musical Innovators

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Community Collaborators

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2026 Sponsors

M. Steinert & Sons logo.
Strategic Investment Group logo.
East Meets West logo.
Atlantic Elevator logo.
Clarion Associates Inc.
M. Steinert & Sons logo.
Strategic Investment Group logo.
East Meets West logo.
Atlantic Elevator logo.
Clarion Associates Inc.

Encore Tours
Nixon Peabody LLP

After NEC

Experience the Spring Scholarship Gala

View Highlights from Past Celebrations

  • Pitiki Aliakai ’27 singing on stage at Jordan Hall.

    Explore our gala gallery for a preview of what to expect from this fun and impactful event—from student performances to opportunities to connect with the NEC community.

    Pitiki Aliakai ’27 performed “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder during the Spring Scholarship Gala’s concert finale.

  • An orchestra performing in Jordan Hall.

    The NEC Philharmonia displayed musical excellence under the direction of Hugh Wolff, the Stanford and Norma Jean Calderwood Director of Orchestras.

  • Two people dancing wearing formal clothing at the annual scholarship gala.

    The evening concluded with dancing in the Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.