The NEC community is delighted to announce singer-songwriter Paul Simon as commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient at our 153rd #Commencement ceremony! Learn more and meet our two other Honorary Degree recipients here: necmusic.edu/news/new-engla…

Arun Asthagiri ’24 used an EM grant, collaboration with Northeastern U.'s MIND Lab, and the musical mastery of violinist Joshua Brown ’22, ’24 MM to scientifically prove how live music moves us. Explore this fascinating story of collaboration and innovation: bit.ly/3VWq2rF

Thank you to the admitted undergraduate students and families who attended Debut Day this past Friday. It was our pleasure to offer you a firsthand look at life as an NEC student - which of course included plenty of music! We hope to see you in Boston this fall!

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NEC's Integrative Curriculum course, 'Creativity and Manuscripts,' offers students a deep dive into the world of Beethoven's original scores, uncovering hidden meanings. Faculty member Nicholas Kitchen explains his research in this @theAtlantic feature: bit.ly/3UinAKC

Join us in Jordan Hall this Thursday as the NEC Jazz Orchestra and Carl Atkins perform their last concert of the season, 'High Life: The Music of Wayne Shorter.' This show is a tribute to saxophonist Wayne Shorter, who sadly passed last year. bit.ly/4d0rwag

Congratulations to trumpeter, composer, and alumna Nicole Rampersaud ‘06 MM, who was recently honored with a prestigious 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship in the 'Music Composition' category! Learn more here: bit.ly/4d1f8XN

Over the weekend, NEC tenor Morgan Mastrangelo ’25 MM was awarded second place in the Oratorio Society of New York's 'Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition.' In addition to their weekend win, Morgan dazzled audiences as Eisenstein in NEC Opera's production of Die Fledermaus!

#MusicMonday Release: NEC's Piano Department marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of #CharlesIves this spring with two programs of his works for piano. Here, Ariel Mo ’20, ’22 MM, ’24 GD plays Ives's Varied Air and Variations (1920-1922). Watch: bit.ly/3Q36kH0

Join us in Williams Hall this Wednesday as Hilary Hahn hosts a masterclass featuring students from NEC's violin studios! This class is made possible through the support of the Richard P. and Claire W. Morse Visiting Artist Fund at NEC. Learn more here: bit.ly/3vVI1nj

NEC alumna Yoon-Ji Lee ’06 MM, ’07 GD was recently awarded a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship in the “Music Composition” category. Click here to learn more: bit.ly/4aOA5Dh

🗓 Admitted graduate students: don't forget that the deadline to submit your deposit and officially join NEC is Monday, April 15.

We can't wait to welcome you this fall!

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Stay tuned for two new #NECStudioSessions episodes from Tuesday Night New Music Ensemble members. In this first episode, conductor Stellan Bettany '25 presents his original piece 'Hungarian' with ensemble members 🎼

Alumni Spotlight: NEC alumnus and Boston Symphony cellist Jonah Ellsworth '17, '20 MM has devoted much of his professional life to honing his skills as a chamber musician. Recognized as 'a player to watch' by The Boston Globe, he has appeared as a soloist with numerous orchestras.

You still have time to secure tickets to NEC Opera's performance of Die Fledermaus. 🎵Click here to learn more! necmusic.edu/events/strauss…

Join us in Jordan Hall next Wednesday, April 17, as the Contemporary Musical Arts department puts on 'The Music of David Bowie,' a tribute concert to one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century 👨‍🎤. Reserve tickets here: bit.ly/3PXT4mR

Enjoy this sneak peek into NEC faculty member Mehmet Sanlikol rehearsing with his trio for a pair of back-to-back performances at the acclaimed Regatta Bar jazz club this Friday, April 12. Celebrate #JazzAppreciationMonth and buy a ticket here: bit.ly/4aMrkJR

Go behind the scenes with NEC opera students as they rehearse for their production of Die Fledermaus alongside the NEC Philharmonia!🦇 These performances take place from April 11–14 in the Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre. Reserve tickets here: bit.ly/3VRG5H7

NEC alumna Geneva Lewis '20, '22 AD is an accomplished violinist who has captivated audiences worldwide. Geneva's talents have been recognized by the BBC as a New Generation Artist, and won numerous prestigious awards. We look forward to seeing her continue to shine brightly!

Beethoven has his glasses on for today's #solareclipse 😎. Where are you watching from?

#MusicMonday Release: As part of its February concert, the conductorless NEC Chamber Orchestra performed Mozart's Divertimento for Oboe, Two Horns and Strings in D Major, K. 251. Faculty member Donald Palma is the orchestra's artistic director. Watch: bit.ly/3J6Vk7r