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NEC presents composer Chou Wen-chung with an Honorary Doctorate
At his home in New York, composer Chou Wen-chung was presented with an honorary doctorate by NEC President Andrea Kalyn.
NEC alum Kristo Kondakci with members of NEC Chamber Singers and the Eureka Women's Chorus in Jordan Hall master class
“A musician is a social innovator:” Kristo Kondakçi ’13, ’15 MM brings The Women's Chorus to NEC
NEC's Erica J. Washburn and the Chamber Singers welcomed the Eureka Ensemble Women's Chorus, comprised of women experiencing homelessness, for a joint master class in Jordan Hall, co-led by Women's Chorus co-founder Kristo Kondakçi ’13, ’15 MM.
Mona Sangesland
Fulbright Awards to Finland and Sweden
The U.S. Department of State has named NEC a top producing institution for Fulbright U.S. students. Recent graduates Mona Sangesland and Elise Kolle are pursuing Fulbright studies in Finland and Sweden.
Merz Trio EM Grant
NEC Students Perform at the Kennedy Center for The Conservatory Project
Students from NEC's highest level programs—the Artist Diploma, Doctorate of Musical Arts, and the Professional Piano Trio Program—will perform at The Kennedy Center for The Conservatory Project.
Abigail Hong smiling with violin
A Day in the Life: Abigail Hong '19 Violin Performance
In this new photo series, we'll be taking you through a day in the life of an NEC student, kicking off with a day in the life of violinist Abigail Hong '19.
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2019 GRAMMY Nominees
Alumni and faculty across many departments at NEC have been honored with nominations for the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards, which take place on Sunday, February 10. 
Opera singers smile on Jordan Hall stage
NEC singers honored in Met Regional auditions
Bass-baritone Zizhao Wang ’20 MM won second prize, while soprano Amani Cole-Felder ’19 MM was awarded one of two Encouragement Awards.
6 students in a jazz ensemble pose and smile
Jason Moran leads NEC students to the Institute of Contemporary Art
Jazz students performed within Moran's first solo museum exhibit, which included depictions of historic jazz venues
Yamaha Senior and Junior winners Yangrui Cai, Catherine Huang, Yongqiu Liu, Ruisi Lao, Kevin Cho and Katherine Liu
Undergraduate and Preparatory School pianists take prizes at Bösendorfer and Yamaha competition
Undergraduate Yongqiu Liu ’22 and Preparatory School student Katherine E. Liu earned prizes at the ninth Bösendorfer and Yamaha USASU International Piano Competition
Soprano So Young Park models her Queen of the Night costume backstage during The Magic Flute at the Met
Q&A: So Young Park makes her Met debut
Alumna So Young Park sang the Queen of the Night at the Metropolitan Opera in Julie Taymor's beloved production of The Magic Flute.