NEC Stands in Solidarity: A message from President Andrea Kalyn
NEC stands in solidarity with our Black students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and the entire Black community.
Gabriela Martina smiles and holds a wine glass while sitting down to dinner in her home. On screen is a fellow musician with whom she is virtually sharing the meal.
WBUR | Swiss Jazz Yodeler Started 'Dinner With My Neighbor' To Stay Connected During COVID-19
After her “Homage to Grämlis” tour was cancelled due to COVID-19, Gabriela Martina ’21 MM created the Dinner With My Neighbor series to stay connected and “just be there for somebody.”
Ran Blake
Jazz Hero, Solti, Fischoff, and Coltman Awards for NEC Musicians
College faculty member Ran Blake, conducting alum Aram Demirjian, and Prep students Ariel Wang, Evan Tsai, Luke Henderson, Sarah Campbell, Nathan Emans, and Zani Lewis have been honored for lifetime contributions to jazz, excellence in conducting, and exceptional musicianship in young chamber musicians, respectively.
Celebrating the Class of 2020
Celebrating the Class of 2020 Through Togetherness Online
NEC alumni, faculty, staff, and loved ones gathered online to celebrate the graduating class through concerts and a digital celebration.
Henrique Eisenmann, pianist, speaks to CNN from his home, with a piano and bookshelf in the background
Henrique Eisenmann, Miki-Sophia Cloud, Oded Hadar Perform for COVID-19 Patients
“Most of the patients were unconscious and intubated, but still I could connect with them through music,” says Henrique, who joins the efforts of musicians and doctors at NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital to support ICU patients.
Rosalind Elias
Remembering Rosalind Elias '51, '82 Hon. D.M.
Rosalind Elias '51, '82 Hon. D.M. was a singular artist whose contributions to the opera field continue to inspire.
Cheyanna Duran and her mom smile with a rainbow background. Text: Musical Storytelling for ages 3 – 7 with Cheyanna Duran
NEC Musicians Take to the Digital Stage: Music for Adults and Children
Amid COVID-19 social distancing, NEC alumni and students have leapt forward to create and perform in digital concert experiences. Here, we highlight just a few of the new online offerings created by our community.
Nicholas Cords
WGBH | Nicholas Cords on Open Studio with Jared Bowen
WGBH's Open Studio with Jared Bowen sat down virtually with NEC faculty and co-Artistic Director of Silkroad, Nicholas Cords for a conversation on how music heals and a performance of "Silkroad Home Sessions."
Edwina Sun smiles and rests her arm on her piano
Celebrating Successes
Even amid difficult times, we can celebrate successes, growth, and good news from our vibrant and talented community. In this edition, we celebrate news from Dongyoung Jake Shim, Chris McCarthy, Joshua Weilerstein, Leonard Fu, Rachael Price, Vilray Blair Bolles, Edwina Sun, Samuel George, Jacob Prokop, Eric Sweet, Changwon Park, Heng Yang, and Jason Palmer.
Nicholas Cords looks to the side while holding his viola over one shoulder.
NPR | Brooklyn Rider's Nicholas Cords On Listening to Music to Experience Gratitude
NPR asked NEC faculty Nicholas Cords to recommend one thing that's helping him get through the days of isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.