NEC Jazz ensemble performs at Opening Our Doors Festival
NEC Jazz Ensemble Performs at Fenway Alliance’s “Opening Our Doors” Festival, Boston’s Largest Free Cultural Event
On Monday, October 9, a talented ensemble of New England Conservatory Jazz Studies undergraduates performed on the Jordan Hall steps as part of the Fenway Alliance's "Opening Our Doors" festival, bringing live jazz to Bostonians during the city's largest free cultural event.
Coretta Scott King
New England Conservatory presents “Embracing Coretta,” a commemoration of the 70th anniversary of Coretta Scott King’s graduation from NEC
New England Conservatory will pay tribute to alumna Coretta Scott King on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of her graduation from the Conservatory with a special concert, “Embracing Coretta,” on Monday, October 30th at 7:30pm in Jordan Hall. Supported by NEC’s Office of Cultural Equity and Belonging and Embrace Boston, the evening will feature a rich diversity of art songs and spiritual arrangements.
Akram Haddad
Assassin’s Creed: Mirage Score Orchestrated by CMA Faculty Akram Haddad 
The highly anticipated video game Assassin's Creed: Mirage was released Thursday, October 5, with a score orchestrated by NEC alum and current Contemporary Musical Arts faculty member Akram Haddad '22 GD.
Geneva Lewis
NEC Alumna Geneva Lewis to Perform at Los Angeles Philharmonic Gala
Violinist and NEC alumna Geneva Lewis ’20, ’22 AD will perform with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and conductor Gustavo Dudamel for its annual gala concert on October 5. 
George Russell
NEC Jazz Orchestra Celebrates the Music of George Russell
On Thursday, October 19, the orchestra's first concert of the season honors the centennial of trailblazing theorist, composer, and long-time NEC faculty member George Russell.
Russell Sherman
Remembering Legendary Pianist Russell Sherman
With profound sadness, New England Conservatory mourns the passing of Russell Sherman, who died peacefully in his home at noon on September 30, 2023. A legendary artist, teacher, and humanitarian, Russell Sherman leaves an irreplaceable void. The entire NEC community extends warm thoughts and condolences to Wha Kyung Byun, and to the many students whose lives and music he deepened. 
Jordan Hall
Celebrate the 120th Anniversary of Jordan Hall
A collection of memories, anecdotes, and other tributes from the NEC community to Jordan Hall, the heart and soul of New England Conservatory, in honor of its 120th anniversary. 
Yangfan Xu
Composition Doctoral Student Yangfan Xu’s “Bya” Premiered by New Jersey Symphony
This summer, the New Jersey Symphony premiered "Bya," a work by NEC Composition doctoral student Yangfan Xu ’25 DMA. Soon, "Bya" will make its Australian debut, where the Sydney Contemporary Orchestra will perform the piece in October. Yangfan shares her creative process behind the Tibetan-inspired "Bya," her journey into the world of music, and how NEC's mentorship program helped her compositions reach the stages of major orchestras.
Mehmet Ali Sanlikol
Boston Globe and WBUR Spotlight New Album from Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol: "Turkish Hipster: Tales from Swing to Psychedelic"
NEC Music History and Musicology faculty member Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol's new album Turkish Hipster: Tales from Swing to Psychedelic received spotlights from The Boston Globe and WBUR this Thursday.
First Concert at the BBC Proms
Viola graduate joins world-class Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra after accompanying the BSO on its European tour
Lisa Sung ’23 GD may have started unexpectedly as a violist, but her achievements on the instrument — including an upcoming role with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra — are no accident.