Volume IX Hear Here Cover Image with flowers
Hear Here! Launches Spring 2019 Edition
The Spring 2019 edition of Hear Here!, Volume IX, was unveiled on April 25, 2019 in Elfers Commons. Prizes were awarded to Daisy Chesler '22, Barbara (Barbie) Matthews '20, and Daniel Rosenberg '22 for their submissions.
Composition student Bosba Panh smiles and conducts a cellist and violist who also smile
President Andrea Kalyn Makes a Lasting Impression on Students
“I’ve spent my first four months here on something of a whirlwind listening tour, trying to get to know NEC from the inside,” said Kalyn in her inauguration speech.
Jessye Norman
Jessye Norman Announced as Commencement Speaker
Soprano Jessye Norman, pianist Ursula Oppens, and former Director of Libraries Jean Morrow will receive honorary degrees at NEC's 148th Commencement Ceremony.
Dr. Jeffrey Sposato
Alumnus Dr. Jeffrey Sposato Named School of Music Director at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Jeffrey Sposato ’90, ’92 MM is a graduate of the Tufts/NEC dual degree program and studied Vocal Performance.
Freddy Cole with Ken Schaphorst on the Jordan Hall stage
Celebrating Nat King Cole's Centennial with Alumnus Freddy Cole
The NEC Jazz Orchestra celebrated the 100th anniversary of Nat King Cole's birth with special guest Freddy Cole ’56, hon. DM ’12, Nat King Cole’s brother and an NEC alumnus.
Yoonshin Song poses with her violin
Houston Symphony Appoints Yoonshin Song ’06 MM, ’08 GD as Concertmaster
“Yoonshin’s exceptional musicality, artistry, experience, and personality made her our unanimous choice …,” said Houston Symphony Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada.
President Andrea Kalyn smiles at the podium on the stage of Jordan Hall
NEC Enters Era of ‘Creative Confidence’ with Inauguration of Andrea Kalyn, Annual Gala
The April 26 ceremony emphasized what students can do for the world through music; April 27 gala focused on NEC students and the creativity, compassion and conviction they bring to music making.
Andrea Kalyn Inauguration
Andrea Kalyn Inaugurated as NEC's 17th President
Watch President Andrea Kalyn's inaugural address, a celebration of a future of music at NEC.
Smiling students gather around teacher Victor Rosenbaum
One Night, 24 World Premieres: NEC Pianists Perform Préludes by NEC Composers
“It's good to be reminded that all that music was new once,” says piano faculty Victor Rosenbaum.
Bronze NEC logo against blue background
NEC 'Consolidates a Hundred Histories' with Inauguration and Gala Festivities April 26-27
Community-wide celebration honors new president Andrea Kalyn and supports #NECNow, the conservatory’s first day of giving.