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Brass students at NEC study with renowned faculty mentors—virtually the entire brass section of the Boston Symphony Orchestra—as they seek to follow in their footsteps. Performance opportunities are...

Woodwind students at NEC study with extraordinary faculty mentors who are world-renowned soloists and/or members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Performance opportunities are numerous and varied –...

Explore cutting edge voice science and pedagogy in our Voice and Sound Analysis Laboratory.

Apply your skills in the many performing opportunities at NEC including opera productions, opera scenes...

As a string player at NEC, you will receive studio instruction from one of the world’s most distinguished faculties and will collaborate with peers who are equally passionate and dedicated musicians...

Come study with renowned pianists who will guide you in the development of your art across a vast range of repertoire. Perform frequently as a soloist in an array of settings – recitals, masterclasses...

NEC’s degrees in Music Theory offer students the unique opportunity to work one-on-one with the department’s diverse faculty, which includes leading scholars, composers, and performers.

Whether you...

Composition at NEC focuses on practice and performance, providing numerous opportunities for young composers to interact and collaborate with the world’s best young musicians. Master techniques and...

The NEC Collaborative Piano Department offers a unique program of intensive study to advanced pianists with leading specialists in the fields of song, chamber music, and opera. Through daily study in...

Chamber music is at the heart of NEC's approach to musical artistry. Most NEC students participate in chamber music nearly every semester, learning the art of collaboration and collective musical...