Join us for a summer of exceptional music, focused mentorship, and inspiring connections. With offerings for children, teens, college students, and adults, NEC welcomes you to become part of our musical community this summer.
Summer@NEC includes classes, festivals, lessons, and intensives. We look forward to welcoming you!
2023 Summer Undergraduate Courses
May 30–July 7, 2023: Expand your academic horizons this summer with NEC's six-week summer session. Join current NEC undergraduates and students from other universities in experiencing NEC's vibrant community while earning credit towards your degree. With a flexible schedule and a variety of courses, you'll have the opportunity to choose the classes that fit your interests and schedule.
Apply by May 1 to secure your seat.
May 30–July 7, 2023: Elevate your academic journey this summer with NEC's six-week summer session. Join current NEC graduate students and students from other universities in experiencing NEC's renowned faculty and facilities while earning credit towards your degree. With a variety of advanced courses to choose from, you'll have the opportunity to delve deeper into your field and enhance your professional development. Apply now to take the next step in your academic and career journey.
Apply by May 1 to secure your seat.
Summer Choral Conducting Institute
June 23 – 30, 2023: focused on codifying and improving musicians through masterclasses and individual lessons, musician health and wellness, enhancing choral rehearsal and vocal pedagogy techniques through singers’ diction, choral repertoire exploration, and experiencing high-level choral rehearsal and performance artistry with master teachers.
Apply by April 24.
July 16 – 30, 2023: NEC Summer Orchestra Institute (SOI) is a two-week full symphony orchestra program open to intermediate to advanced-level strings, brass, winds, and percussion between the ages of 13-18.
Priority deadline: March 1.
Rolling applications accepted through April.
July 10 – August 4, 2023: Morningside Music Bridge brings together outstanding young violin, viola, cello, and piano musicians ages 12-18 from around the globe for a month of intensive music-making on the NEC campus, including extensive solo, chamber music, and string orchestra performance opportunities.
Apply by January 15.
Silkroad's Global Musician Workshop
August 6 – 12, 2023: Led by Contemporary Musical Arts (CMA) faculty member Mike Block and alumna Wu Man, Silkroad's Global Musician Workshop is for musicians 18+ from any musical background — university students, professional and amateur performers, teachers, and teaching artists — with backgrounds in classical, jazz, folk, and traditional styles.
Tuition is free for all accepted musicians, with additional financial aid available for room and board if needed.
Instructors will include NEC Contemporary Musical Arts faculty Hankus Netsky and Balla Kouyaté.
Apply by April 1.