NEC's series of master classes and residencies bring in world-renowned musical guests from across the globe to share their expertise and experience with our students, and the wider NEC community, throughout the academic year.
NEC's series of master classes and residencies bring in world-renowned musical guests from across the globe to share their expertise and experience with our students, and the wider NEC community, throughout the academic year.
Join us for incredible master classes this year! All events below are open to the public.
Events are subject to change.
* These classes are made possible through the support of the Richard P. and Claire W. Morse Visiting Artist Fund at NEC
** This class is made possible through the support of the Mildred Levinson Piano Artist-in-Residence Fund at NEC
***This class is made possible through support from the Ruth S. Morse Fund for Visiting Scholars in Voice
****These classes are made possible through the support of the Harold Pratt Residency and Performance Series for Early Music
Events are subject to change.
* This residency is made possible through the support of the Malcolm Peyton Artist-in-Residence Fund
Presented by NEC Jazz & Entrepreneurial Musicianship, this residency features a guest artist performing with the students of NEC Jazz, and master classes, workshops, and panel discussions on music business and entrepreneurship — all are open to the public virtually this year. The residency kicks off with a Pitch Competition offering NEC Students and Alumni the opportunity to win funding for their creative work.
The Grow Your Art Pitch Competition is open to all NEC students & alumni within 10 years of graduation. This competitive application process is modeled on real-world grants, and students/alumni have access to coaching from the EM Team throughout the application process. Applicants have the chance to win up to $7,500 (1st Prize: $7,500; 2nd Prize: $3,000, 3rd Prize: $1,000) for individuals / ensembles to develop the business side of their musicianship. New and existing projects and ventures are welcome.
* These classes are made possible through the support of the Morse Visiting Artist Fund at NEC
** This class is made possible through the support of the Mildred Levinson Piano Artist-in-Residence Fund at NEC
***This class is made possible through support from the Ruth S. Morse Fund for Visiting Scholars in Voice