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NEC honors the legacy of Marylou Speaker Churchill with annual award in her name
NEC honors the legacy of Marylou Speaker Churchill with a first-ever award in her name. Churchill served on the faculty of NEC's College and Preparatory programs for 28 years and was the principal second violinist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
CelloBello Zoom participants
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Shedding Light on the Lives of Classical Musicians in Ukraine
Through CelloBello, NEC cello faculty Paul Katz spoke with Ukrainian musicians about resilience, while CMA faculty Mike Block wrote an arrangement of a Ukrainian folk song with the Ukrainian national anthem to create a collaboration of musical solidarity across borders.
Two men smile on a jazz album cover. One has brown skin and is holding a trumpet. One has light skin and is seated at the piano.
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GBH: Local Grammy winning musician Steven Feifke discusses his latest album
GBH's Arun Rath spoke with Prep alum Steven Feifke about his recent and upcoming album. In his recent first Grammy win, Feifke became the youngest to win the Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album category, joining a list of previous category winners such as Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Quincy Jones, and Harry Mancini.
The N E C Prep Youth Repertory Orchestra performs
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NEC Preparatory School: String Repertory Orchestra, Junior Repertory Orchestra, and Youth Repertory Orchestra
NEC: Jordan Hall

Please join the String Repertory Orchestra, Junior Repertory Orchestra, and Youth Repertory Orchestra in concert.

George Li Wha Kyung Byun
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“I Know When He Is Himself, Miraculous Things Happen”: Wha Kyung Byun on Teaching Virtuoso George Li
Legendary pedagogue Wha Kyung Byun has mentored piano prodigy George Li at NEC for over fifteen years, from the Prep school through graduate study, building a special teacher-student bond along the way.
Jordan Hall Stage
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NEC Preparatory School: Youth Symphony and Youth Philharmonic Orchestra
NEC: Jordan Hall

Please join us for NEC Prep's Youth Symphony and Youth Philharmonic Orchestra in concert.

Prep Baroque Ensemble
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NEC Preparatory School: Baroque Ensembles Concert
NEC: Williams Hall

Please join us for NEC Prep's Baroque Ensemble in their first concert of the year.

Mayor Wu and Andrea Kalyn with kids
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NEC and City of Boston Partner to Enhance Music Education for Boston Children
NEC President Andrea Kalyn and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announce an ambitious new partnership funded at $14.5 million to increase access to high-quality music education for Boston’s children.
Church of the Covenant chandelier
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NEC Youth Chorale + Erica J. Washburn at Church of the Covenant
Church of the Covenant

Join us for NEC Prep's Youth Chorale Fall Concert in Boston's historic Church of the Covenant, 67 Newbury Street in the Back Bay.  Erica J. Washburn, Chorale director, and Calvin Wamser '24 MM conduct...

MYWE Concert Band
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NEC Preparatory School: Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble Concert Band and Youth Brass Ensemble Concert
NEC: Jordan Hall

Please join us for NEC Prep's MYWE Concert band and Youth Brass Ensemble's fall concert.