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Artist Diploma: Opera Studies

Opera Studies musicians in the Institute for Concert Artists earn the Artist Diploma, NEC’s highest-level performance designation. Concert Artists deepen their artistry and broaden their musical perspectives with the support of NEC faculty and the ICA’s extensive resources.

AD students are awarded a full-tuition scholarship and an annual living stipend.

Yeonjae Cho singing on the Jordan Hall stage.
  • Featured Artist

    Featured Artist

    Artist Diploma Student Sings “Queen of the Night” Aria from Mozart’s The Magic Flute

    Soprano Yeonjae Cho ’24 AD, as the Queen of the Night, sang the demanding aria “Der Hölle Rache” from Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte) in a live performance at NEC’s Jordan Hall. NEC’s opera studios produce three full-length operas each year.

  • Featured Artist

    Featured Artist

    Artist Diploma Student Performs “Mi chiamano Mimì” from Puccini’s La bohème

    During Spring 2024, NEC opera students joined the NEC Philharmonia to present the concert version of Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème. In this clip, Josie Larsen ’23 MM, ’25 AD performs the “Mi chiamano Mimì” Aria (Act I, No.7).

Take the Next Step

Audition for the Institute

Are you interested in becoming a Concert Artist? Connect with our admissions team for more information about the application process, audition requirements, and benefits of an NEC education.

Past Fellows: Voice and Opera

Janet Hayes AD ’48, Voice
Mildred Mueller AD ’48, Voice
Arthur Schoep AD ’48, Voice
Marguerite Willauer AD ’48, Voice
Albert William Henry, Jr. Hirsch AD ’52, Voice
Albert Basso AD ’53, Voice
Emmalina DeVita AD ’53, Voice
Anne English AD ’54, Voice
Jean Kraft AD ’55, Voice
Norma Cleary AD ’56, Voice
Douglas Barton Jr. Miller AD ’56, Voice
John L. Hornor AD ’57, Voice
Corinne Curry AD ’58, Voice
Darlene Miller AD ’58, Voice
Betty Giles AD ’58, Voice
Annabelle* Bernard AD ’59, Voice
Donna Jeffrey AD ’59, Voice
Ann Myongsook Lee AD ’60, Voice
S. Jeanne Grealish AD ’61, Voice
Anne Sousa AD ’61, Voice
Michaline Chomicz AD ’64, Voice
Robert Hale AD ’67, Voice
Judith Curtis AD ’68, Voice
Linda Phillips AD ’68, Voice
Marsha Vleck AD ’70, Voice
D’Anna Fortunato AD ’72, Voice
David Arnold AD ’74, Voice
David Evitts AD ’74, Voice
David Arnold AD ’82, Voice
John Fiorito AD ’82, Voice
Cheryl Cobb AD ’82, Voice
Lisa Saffer AD ’86, Voice
Cory Miller AD ’90, Voice
Mary Ann McCormick AD ’93, Voice
Christopheren Nomura AD ’94, Voice
You-Mi Cho AD ’94, Voice
Elizabeth Keusch AD ’01, Voice

Dong Won Kim AD ’11, Opera Studies
Hae Ji Chang AD ’12, Opera Studies
Jaime Korkos AD ’13, Opera Studies
Soyoung Park AD ’14, Opera Studies
Nataly Wickham AD ’16, Opera Studies
Joshua Quinn AD ’17, Opera Studies
Erica Petrocelli AD ’18, Opera Studies
Elaine Daiber AD ’21, Opera Studies
Philippe L’Esperance AD ’22, Opera Studies
Anthony León AD ’22, Opera Studies
Yeonjae Cho AD ’24, Opera Studies

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