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Faculty member Miguel Zenón and alumni Sarah Jarosz '13 and Antonio Sánchez '98 MM received nominations for their solo and collaborative work. 

Founder & Executive Director of Lift Music Fund, Emily Eng shares about the importance of equity in music.

Artistic/Executive Director & Violist of Castle of our Skins, Ashleigh Gordon shares how Castle of our Skins counters an imbalanced narrative of what is seen as artistically excellent, and uplifts 500 years worth of Black artistic excellence in Classical music and the arts.

Founder & Director of El Paso Jazz Girls, Amanda Ekery shares how El Paso Jazz Girls empowers young women interested in learning jazz in a community that fosters self-expression, confidence, and collaboration through music education and performance.

Artistic Director of Music Street, Diane Katzenberg Braun brings a high level of musical performances to people who cannot always access it.

Co-Founder of Kithara Project, Inc., Adam Levin shares music's transformational qualities with at-risk and underserved communities.

December is National Giving Month, and we would like to celebrate and honor our NEC alumni who dedicate their time by giving back to their communities.