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A case of oboe reeds
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Recital rescheduled: Kip Zimmerman '22 MM, Oboe
NEC: St. Botolph 319

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital...

Matthew Shepard
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NEC Chamber Singers + Erica J. Washburn: Considering Matthew Shepard (Online)
NEC: Jordan Hall
A fusion oratorio, “Considering Matthew Shepard” is a recent work in the choral canon focused on facets of social justice, calling its performers, and listeners, to not only mourn the loss of a young man's life taken too soon, but to reflect on the numerous ways love, hate, and compassion live side-by-side. 
Andrea Kalyn Ken Burnes
News
NEC ‘Happening’ Scholarship Gala Raises $1.2 Million
President Andrea Kalyn and Board of Trustees Chair Kennett F. Burnes announced that New England Conservatory has raised over $1.2 million at the NEC Happening Annual Scholarship Gala.
collaborative pianist
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An Afternoon of Duos
NEC: Brown Hall

The Instrumental Duo Repertoire class, instructed by Pei-Shan Lee, coaches pianists and instrumentalists in the art of duo playing, exploring the rich and profound sonata repertoire. A culmination of...

Honorary Doctorates - Commencement 2022
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New England Conservatory Announces 2022 Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipients for 151st Commencement
New England Conservatory President Andrea Kalyn and the Board of Trustees announce Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor as the 2022 Commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient, alongside honorary degree recipients David Amram and Ella Jenkins, with special guests Emanuel Ax and Denys Karachevtsev.
J.J. Penna accompanies a singer in concert
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Song and Verse: Ives, Ferro, Copland, Ginastera, & Guastavino
NEC: Burnes Hall

Inaugurated in the fall of 2020, the Song and Verse recital series provides a platform for undergraduate singers at NEC to experience the unique and invigorating process of song preparation and...

CI Ensemble
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Contemporary Improvisation Small Ensembles: CI Chamber Orchestra & Korean Music Ensemble
NEC: Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
The Contemporary Improvisation ensembles perform their end of semester concert.
Richard O'Neill Viola
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Richard O'Neill Viola Master Class
NEC: Brown Hall

Richard O'Neill, violist of the renowned Takacs Quartet, presents a master class featuring students from the NEC viola studios.

Newly appointed violist of the Takács Quartet, Richard O'Neill has...

Contemporary Improvisation ensemble performs
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NEC Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra
NEC: Jordan Hall

NEC's Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra features the music of NEC students performed by their peers, under the direction of Frank Carlberg. Hunter McKay is assistant director.

J.J. Penna accompanies a singer in concert
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Song and Verse: Marcel Proust and the Mélodie - A Fin-de-Siècle Soirée
NEC: Pierce Hall

Inaugurated in the fall of 2020, the Song and Verse recital series provides a platform for undergraduate singers at NEC to experience the unique and invigorating process of song preparation and...