NEC Summer Programs provide the opportunity to engage with NEC faculty and other musicians in unique and exciting programs. If you have questions, please contact the Summer Programs Office at summerprograms@necmusic.edu or (617) 585-1145.
Preschool
Suzuki Open Studio for Beginners
June 28, 2019: A free afternoon open studio for ages 4.5-6 who are curious about playing in our Suzuki program.
Elementary School
June 24-28, 2019: for Suzuki violinists, violists, cellists and bassists ages 6-11.
GuitarFest – Young Guitarist Workshop
June 24-30, 2019: for young guitarists ages 6-15.
GuitarFest – Youth Competition
June 24-30, 2019: for young guitarists ages 6-15.
Middle School
GuitarFest – Young Guitarist Workshop
June 24-30, 2019: for young guitarists ages 6-15.
GuitarFest – Youth Competition
June 24-30, 2019: for young guitarists ages 6-15.
July 15-27, 2019: for intermediate to advanced-level strings, brass, winds, piano, and percussion players ages 13-18.
High School
2019 Dates TBD: a one-day workshop for performers and teachers at all levels for ages 14 through adult.
June 30 - July 6, 2019: for jazz musicians ages 14-18.
GuitarFest – Young Guitarist Workshop
June 24-30, 2019: for young guitarists ages 6-15.
GuitarFest – Youth Competition
June 24-30, 2019: for young guitarists ages 6-15.
GuitarFest - Academy and Competition
June 24-30, 2019: classical guitar intensive for high school and college students ages 16-20.
June 17-22, 2019: for intermediate to advanced oboe players ages 14-21
July 15-27, 2019: for intermediate to advanced-level strings, brass, winds, piano, and percussion players ages 13-18.
Collegiate
Summer Jazz Ensembles begin on a rolling basis in June and July, and run for six weeks plus a final concert.
Understanding El Sistema, June 7-9, 2019
2019 Dates TBD: one-day workshop for performers and teachers who wish to enhance performance efficiency, reduce performance stress, and increase capacity for expression.
June 10-29, 2019: an opportunity for serious singers to receive operatic and stage training in the standard operatic repertoire.
June 24-30, 2019: a five-day seminar for voice teachers, voice students, choral conductors, voice therapists, and others.
June 17-22, 2019: for intermediate to advanced oboe players ages 14-21
Summer Institute for Contemporary Performance Practice (SICPP)
June 14-22, 2019: annual chamber music festival focused on works of the 20th and 21st centuries. For instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers.
GuitarFest - Academy and Competition
June 24-30, 2019: classical guitar intensive for high school and college students ages 16-20.
June 26-30, 2019: for guitarists of various levels ages 21 and over.
Metropolitan Flute Festival Orchestra
July 11-14, 2019: a unique ensemble opportunity for students and teachers at the intermediate and advanced levels.
August 5-9, 2019: Open to a wide range of experience levels, from those leading school ensembles, to conservatory DMA students, to professional conductors.
Adult
Summer Jazz Ensembles begin on a rolling basis in June and July, and run for six weeks plus a final concert.
Understanding El Sistema, June 7-9, 2019
2019 Dates TBD: one-day workshop for performers and teachers who wish to enhance performance efficiency, reduce performance stress, and increase capacity for expression.
June 10-29, 2019: an opportunity for serious singers to receive operatic and stage training in the standard operatic repertoire.
June 24-30, 2019: a five-day seminar for voice teachers, voice students, choral conductors, voice therapists, and others.
Summer Institute for Contemporary Performance Practice (SICPP)
June 14-22, 2019: annual chamber music festival focused on works of the 20th and 21st centuries. For instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers.
June 26-30, 2019: for guitarists of various levels ages 21 and over.
Metropolitan Flute Festival Orchestra
July 11-14, 2019: a unique ensemble opportunity for students and teachers at the intermediate and advanced levels.
August 5-9, 2019: Open to a wide range of experience levels, from those leading school ensembles, to conservatory DMA students, to professional conductors.
August 12th-16th: The SCE Summer Piano Institute offers adult pianists of all ages and levels the chance to immerse themselves for a week in full-day offerings of practice, performance and topical seminars, workshops and recitals.
August 20-22: Students will work on developing their awareness of how they usually interfere with the body’s natural alignment and coordination and learn tools to change the habits that may be causing fatigue or pain.
June 18-August 6: Students will walk away with fresh new perspective, confidence and authenticity fueling their musical lives and future performances with greater individual style, confidence and ultimately with a sense of joy and PLAY!
