Carl Atkins, Susan Calkins, Stanford Thompson, and Ken Schaphorst
Listening to Perspectives on Cultural Equity and Belonging: Part Two
In today's recap, we examine the beginnings of Jazz Studies at NEC through conversation with founding chair Carl Atkins, current chair Ken Schaphorst, and alumna Susan Calkins ’83 MM, whose doctoral dissertation and book focuses on the history of Gunther Schuller and jazz at NEC.
Six faces in separate squares via Zoom. In the center is Stanford Thompson, and in the other 5 squares are 5 members of the Revolutionary Students Alliance. They are smiling and speaking.
Listening to Perspectives on Cultural Equity and Belonging: Part One
The NEC Perspectives Forums, launched this summer, have provided an opportunity for students, alumni, and faculty to discuss how the past, present, and future of an NEC where everyone feels that they belong. The first set of forums focused on the Black experience at NEC, and lays the groundwork for future forums discussing a wide array of opportunities to create equity and belonging.
Gabriel Martins and Geneva Lewis pose with their instruments.
Gabriel Martins and Geneva Lewis Win Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Grand Prizes
Cellist Gabriel Martins ’21 MM and violinist Geneva Lewis ’20, ’22 AD are the Grand Prize winners for the Concert Artists Guild 2020 Victor Elmaleh Competition.
New England Conservatory voice professor Ian Howell, upper left, works remotely with students Kaitlin Burton, right, and Cynthia Tseng, lower left, using technology that eliminates delays. (Courtesy)
WBUR | Tech From The 1990s Is Helping Musicians Play In Time While Apart
NEC professor Ian Howell spoke with WBUR about his work on low-latency music making, addressing both the technology and the human need for togetherness through music.
Sydney Adedamola
What's New: Back To School Edition
News about NEC students, alumni, and faculty members including Sydney Adedamola, Ethan Iverson, Juventas New Music Ensemble, NEC Symphonic Winds, J. Rosamond Johnson, Nicholas Kitchen, and more.
Lift Music Fund infographic about socioeconomic status and musical aptitude, reporting that SES is more predictive of success in music than academic competence or musical aptitude.
Lift Music Fund Launches New Microgrant Program to Advance Racial Equity
Founded by wind conducting alum Emily Mariko Eng ‘18 MM, the new fund bolsters racial and socioeconomic equity by providing consistent, rapid financial support for the incidental costs of pursuing musical education.
Nasheet Waits stands in front of a red wall, wearing a dark shirt
Renowned Drummer-Composer Nasheet Waits Joins New England Conservatory Jazz Studies Faculty
Renowned drummer, composer and educator Nasheet Waits joins the jazz faculty for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Allegra Levy smiles at her reflection in the mirror while singing her new song "Wash My Hands" and washing her hands in a light green sink
Allegra Levy ’11 Wins John Lennon Award for “Wash My Hands”
The jazz voice alumna won the John Lennon Songwriting Contest's weekly "Stuck At Home" series for songwriters, bands, artists and producers.
Album cover for The Rise Up by Mehmet Ali Sanlikol
What's New: Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol in Downbeat, Due Donne in the Boston Globe, and More
News about NEC students, alumni, and faculty members including Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol, MaryAnn McCormick, David Loebel, Celeste Pellegrino, Larisa Bainton, Melissa White, Laurel Barnett, and more.
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Amir Siraj Advocates for National Parks Through New Music Project
Amir Siraj, a Harvard/NEC student in piano and astrophysics, founded Music for the Parks to combine his interests in music and science and advocate for U.S. National Parks.