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NEC faculty member, composer, and music theorist Andrew Schartmann interviewed Erica J. Washburn, NEC’s Director of Choral Activities, on preparing a choir to sing Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Babi Yar” for the latest edition of the DSCH Journal, a biannual publication dedicated to the life and work of Shostakovich. Schartmann serves as Associate Editor for the DSCH Journal.

Sought after by renowned film composers like John Williams, Alexandre Desplat, and Hans Zimmer for his expertise in orchestration, conducting, and score production, esteemed composer and NEC alumnus Conrad Pope '73 held a residency with New England Conservatory's Composition department last week.

Characterizing the multi-faceted career of renowned Irish musician and NEC Contemporary Musical Arts faculty member Liz Knowles in a single word or phrase would be impossible. Depending on the day — or the hour — she is a sought-after performer, composer, recording artist, beloved teacher, podcaster, and author.

NEC President Andrea Kalyn facilitated a panel discussion in honor of Women's History Month featuring Dean of Students Christina Davis and faculty members Eden MacAdam-Somer ’13 DMA, HaeSun Paik ’87, ’89 MM, ’92 AD, Michal Shein ’08 MM, and Erica Washburn. An inspiring event for the NEC community, the wide-ranging conversation covered everything from pivotal moments in the panelists' careers as educators to tips on overcoming imposter syndrome.