Performances + Events
Master Classes and Residencies
NEC’s series of master classes and residencies brings in world-renowned musical guests from across the globe
Throughout the academic year, these guests inspire our students and the wider NEC community by sharing their unique experiences.
Explore Past MasterclassesMasterclasses
Master Classes
Unlocking Artistry
NEC’s master classes are an excellent opportunity to learn from leaders making an impact in music. All of these events are open to the public. Visit our events calendar to reserve your spot at an upcoming master class.
2024-25 Residencies
Brilliance in Residence
NEC’s residency lineup for 2024-2025 will be announced soon.
Explore Performances and EventsPast Master Classes and Residencies
September 29
October 13
October 14
- Sam Suggs, Bass, September 18, 2023, Keller Room, 6:30 PM
- Paula Murrihy, Voice, September 22, 2023, Williams Hall, 12:00 PM
- Sara Serpa, Jazz, October 2, 2023, Eben Jordan, 1:00 PM
- Tage Larsen, Trumpet, October 3, 2023, Burnes Hall, 7:00 PM
- Paul Lewis, Piano, October 22, 2023 Williams Hall, 11:00 AM*
- Dave Holland, CMA, October 23, 2023, Pierce Hall, 1:00 PM
- Dave Holland, CMA, October 24, 2023, Pierce Hall, 2:00 PM
- Zlatomir Fung, Cello, October 27, 2023, Brown Hall, 1:00 PM
- Grigory Kalinovsky
- College Class: Violin, November 3, 2023, Keller Room, 6:00 PM
- Prep Class: Violin, November 4, 2023, Keller Room, 11:00 AM
- Sari Gruber, Voice, November 10, 2023, Williams Hall, 12:00 PM
- Kirill Gerstein, Piano, November 13, 2023, Williams Hall, 6:30 PM*
- Marc-André Hamelin, Piano, December 1, 2023, Keller Room, 10:00 AM
- Jonathan Biss, Piano, December 1, 2023, Williams Hall, 1:00 PM**
- Ingrid Matthews, Baroque/Violin, December 6, 2023, Pierce Hall, 6:30 PM****
- Rachel Podger, Baroque/Violin, January 29, 2024, Pierce Hall, 1:00 PM****
- Laura Choi-Stuart, Voice, March 1, 2024, Williams Hall, 1:00 PM
- Conrad Pope, Composition, March 7, 2024, Eben Jordan Ensemble Room, 6:30 PM*****
- John Harbison, Chamber Music, March 12, 2024, Burnes Hall, 5:00 PM*
- Jonathan Biss, Piano, March 27, 2024, Williams Hall, 1:00 PM**
- Valerie Coleman, March 27, 2024, Pierce Hall, 4:00 PM
- Eybler Quartet, Chamber Music, March 29, 2024, Keller Room, 2:00 PM****
- Peter Moore, Trombone, March 31, 2024, Burnes Hall, 12:00 PM
- Robert McDonald, Chamber Music, April 4, 2024, Williams Hall, 3:00 PM
- Jim Thatcher, French Horn, April 14, 2024, Brown Hall, 12:00 PM
- Hilary Hahn, Violin, April 17, 2024, Williams Hall, 10:30 AM*
- Mark Steinberg, Chamber Music, April 19, 2024, Brown Hall, 1:00 PM*
* These classes are made possible through the support of the Richard P. and Claire W. Morse Visiting Artist Fund at NEC
** This class is made possible through the support of the Mildred Levinson Piano Artist-in-Residence Fund at NEC
*** This class is made possible through support from the Ruth S. Morse Fund for Visiting Scholars in Voice
**** These classes are made possible through the support of the Harold Pratt Residency and Performance Series for Early Music
***** These classes are made possible through the support of the John and Arlene Heiss Masterclass Fund
- Sara Serpa Residency, Jazz, October 4, 2023, Brown Hall
- Jason Moran Residency, CMA/Jazz, January 29 – February 1, 2024, Burnes Hall
- Anna Webber Residency, CMA/Jazz, February 8, 2024, Jordan Hall
- Valerie Coleman Residency, Composition, March 27, 2024, Pierce Hall*
* This residency is made possible through the support of the Malcolm Peyton Artist-in-Residence Fund
