Liberal Arts

The broad range of Liberal Arts course offerings in literature, history, philosophy, politics, cultural studies, social sciences, environmental studies, film, and foreign languages provides students with opportunities to study major academic disciplines as well as cultural, social, intellectual, and political contexts for music.

What is life really like at NEC? We’re turning the mic over to the people who know best: our students! These musicians transform themselves every day, actively creating the future of music in large and small ways. Community. Collaboration. Passion. Drive.

My Liberal Arts advisor has really helped me think about my place in the world and society, and how to articulate things I couldn’t have before.

Chelsea Fingal'18 BM Voice

Matthew Duveneck, PhD

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Recent News

Fri, February 28

From the Archives: A Celebration of NEC’s African American Legacy

As Black History Month comes to a close, we celebrate Black alumni from the earliest years of the Conservatory. Members of the Black Student Union worked with NEC archivists Maryalice Perrin-Mohr and Cody Forrest to research Black history and artistry from the early years of NEC.

Tue, February 25

NEC Celebrates the Lunar New Year

NEC's Asian Students Association hosted an NEC Lunar New Year celebration, complete with bubble tea, calligraphy, and a lion dance.

Thu, February 13

New England Conservatory’s Black Student Union Celebrates the King Legacy

“The goal is to represent the widespread art forms of the African diaspora,” reports the Bay State Banner.

Tue, February 11

Q&A with Cheyanna Duran ’21: “Community is vital to our safety and survival.”

Third year oboist Cheyanna Duran discusses a recent panel on Music & Gender hosted by SAGE (Students Advocating for Gender Equality).

Fri, September 6

Convocation Remarks from President Andrea Kalyn

“We have the opportunity to inspire an objectively challenged world—with the beauty, brilliance, optimism, and courage inherent in the creation, study, and sharing of music,” says President Kalyn at the start of the 2019-20 school year.

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Fri, May 1

Cancelled | Drama Workshop Performances

Fri, May 1

Cancelled | Drama Workshop Performances

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