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Super Mario Bros
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Andrew Schartmann Shares 10 Fun Facts About Video Game Music
NEC faculty member Andrew Schartmann’s book “Koji Kondo’s Super Mario Bros. Soundtrack” was just released in Japanese. In honor of the release of the Japanese translation, Andrew shared ten facts about video games and video game music.
Visual art
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Sight and Sound Intersect in Visual Arts Courses
The Liberal Arts Department at New England Conservatory offers a complement to students’ musical training. Through courses in literature, history, film, and philosophy, musicians gain a better understanding of the cultural, social, and political contexts of the works they perform. Here, liberal arts faculty member Katya Popova talks about why the visual arts are important for today’s musicians, and how she hopes to inspire students’ artistic practices.
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Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision on SFAA vs. Harvard College
While the Supreme Court decision changes 40 years of legal precedent, it does not change the commitment of New England Conservatory to serve all members of the NEC community so they can reach their personal and artistic potential. We are unwavering in our commitment to cultural equity and belonging. NEC will continue to ensure that our campus community benefits from a learning environment that reflects the richly diverse society in which we work and live and fosters the open exchange of ideas and creative initiatives.
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NEC Honors Ensemble Quartet Luminera Wins Second Prize in 2023 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition
NEC Honors Ensemble Quartet Luminera took the Silver Medal during the 2023 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition. They receive mentorship from faculty member Mai Motobuchi. 
Balourdet
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Marc-André Hamelin & The Balourdet Quartet
Rockport Chamber Music Festival

Legendary pianist and faculty member Marc-André Hamelin teams up with the sensational Balourdet Quartet for a program of Mendelssohn, Al-Zand and Franck’s popular PIano Quintet. The Balourdet...

Integrative Curriculum
mixed small ensemble
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Spring Chamber Music Gala
NEC: Jordan Hall

A flight of performances. A richness of artists.

In December, April, and May, New England Conservatory fills the air with the sounds of piano trios, string quartets, and more, both day and night...

figures holding NEC lyre
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2024 Commencement Concert
NEC: Jordan Hall

An eclectic concert featuring graduating students from across NEC's departments.

This is an in-person event with a public live stream: https://necmusic.edu/streaming-jordan-hall

First Monday, quartet and piano
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First Monday at Jordan Hall: Brahms, Chausson
NEC: Jordan Hall

Join us as we celebrate 39 years of First Mondays, curated by Artistic Director Laurence Lesser. Programs feature well-loved classics and new compositions, performed by some of the finest chamber...

Trio Sponte
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Trio Sponte: NEC Honors Ensemble
NEC: Jordan Hall

Each year, an audition committee of professional musicians and faculty selects a few exceptional student ensembles to represent the NEC Honors Ensemble Program. The ensembles work with a faculty...