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Kathryn Salfelder
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Kathryn Salfelder

Composer Kathryn Salfelder (b. 1987) engages late-Medieval and Renaissance polyphony in conversations with 21st-century techniques; she borrows both literally from chansons, motets, and masses, as...

Opera Studio Summer 2019
Event
Summer Opera Studio Performance
NEC: Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre

We hope that you'll join us for an evening of opera scenes.

Composition student Bosba Panh smiles and conducts a cellist and violist who also smile
News
President Andrea Kalyn Makes a Lasting Impression on Students
“I’ve spent my first four months here on something of a whirlwind listening tour, trying to get to know NEC from the inside,” said Kalyn in her inauguration speech.
President Andrea Kalyn smiles at the podium on the stage of Jordan Hall
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NEC Enters Era of ‘Creative Confidence’ with Inauguration of Andrea Kalyn, Annual Gala
The April 26 ceremony emphasized what students can do for the world through music; April 27 gala focused on NEC students and the creativity, compassion and conviction they bring to music making.
Andrea Kalyn Inauguration
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Andrea Kalyn Inaugurated as NEC's 17th President
Watch President Andrea Kalyn's inaugural address, a celebration of a future of music at NEC.
Ravi Krishnaswami EM Series CI
Event
Ravi Krishnaswami comes to NEC!
NEC: Blumenthal Family Library

Scoring, recording, and producing

Ravi visits NEC to share his diverse experiences wearing the many hats required of musicians working today in scoring for TV, film, games, television, and other...

Bronze NEC logo against blue background
News
NEC 'Consolidates a Hundred Histories' with Inauguration and Gala Festivities April 26-27
Community-wide celebration honors new president Andrea Kalyn and supports #NECNow, the conservatory’s first day of giving.
Course
Summer Jazz Ensembles
Dates will be posted in the future. Please check back later. (Six 2.25 hour sessions and a final concert)

Jazz ensembles are formed at all levels for instrumentalists and vocalists for adult musicians. Emphasis is on exploring a variety of jazz styles and improvisation techniques.

Ensemble times will be...

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Blues Workshop
Dates will be posted in the future. Please check back later. (Six 2.25 hour sessions and a final concert)

In this performance-oriented class, students learn how to play Chicago and New Orleans blues from both a technical and an emotional perspective. Emphasis is place on developing content (i.e., what to...

Chou wen-chung smiling and gesturing with his hands
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NEC presents composer Chou Wen-chung with an Honorary Doctorate
At his home in New York, composer Chou Wen-chung was presented with an honorary doctorate by NEC President Andrea Kalyn.