Among the highlights are a Miles Davis tribute, community barn dance, Jason Moran residency, and guest artists NEA Jazz Master Anthony Braxton, Grammy-winning trumpeter Frank London
New England Conservatory’s groundbreaking Jazz Studies and Contemporary Musical Arts Departments look forward to a new semester of ascendant and acclaimed artists in spirited performances exploring diverse styles.
Special events include a residency with faculty member and pianist Jason Moran and a masterclass and concert with composer, educator, and saxophonist Anthony Braxton ’25 hon. DM, the revered NEA Jazz Master who’s received honors including MacArthur and Guggenheim fellowships.
Other highlights include Synergy, a concert spotlighting unique faculty voices; Old Weird America and the Harry Smith Archive with Grammy-winning guest trumpeter Frank London; Genius on the Charts centering pop and R&B artists pushing mainstream boundaries in the ’60s and ’70s; the African American Cookbook: Music of Randy Weston and Melba Liston; and a tribute to an American icon in Miles Ahead: Miles Davis at 100.
American Roots Workshop andCommunity Barn Dance
Sunday, January 18 / events begin at 3:30 p.m. / JH 367 (workshop), Brown Hall (barn dance)
Join an afternoon of workshops, dancing, music, and family fun to celebrate the launch of Expanded Education CMA classes for kids and adults. An art cart with hands-on activities for kids is available throughout the event, led by NEC’s Early Childhood Development team.
Join multi-instrumentalist, composer, traditional musician, and new Expanded Education faculty member Noah Fishman for a welcoming jam session and introduction to American Roots Music. Open to all ages, instruments, and experience levels (children must be accompanied by a parent).
3:30—Family / Play-party Dance (Brown Hall)
Joyful dances and play-party games for parents and kids of all ages—babies in carriers, toddlers finding their steps, older siblings, teens, and adults. Taught by Eden MacAdam-Somer and Will Mentor with live music. All are welcome.
4:30—Community Barn Dance with an Open Band (Brown Hall)
Everyone is invited to dance or join the open band, led by NEC’s American Roots Ensemble with faculty Eden MacAdam-Somer and special guests Sam Bartlett (guitar/banjo), Mark “Pokey” Hellenberg (banjo uke/percussion), Noah Fishman (mandolin), with caller Will Mentor. All dances will be taught—no partner or experience needed. Open to all ages. No partners or experience necessary, just pull on some comfy shoes, grab your family and friends, and come join the party.
An evening of collaboration and creativity where faculty from NEC’s Jazz and Contemporary Musical Arts departments come together on one stage. Synergy showcases the unique voices of NEC’s renowned artists in celebrating connection through sound. The wide-ranging program highlights the breadth and depth of the departments with a diverse range of music.
Anthony Braxton joins the NEC Jazz Composers’ Workshop Orchestra coached by Frank Carlberg in his music for large ensemble. Concert features Braxton’s music from various periods, including Ghost Trance Music, quartet pieces, and pulse track structures. Braxton’s longtime collaborator James Fei is also featured. The orchestra as well as smaller ensembles including trios and duets will perform.
Born in Chicago, Braxton is recognized as one of the most important musicians, educators, and creative thinkers of the past 50 years. He is highly esteemed in the experimental music community for the revolutionary quality of his work and for the mentorship and inspiration he has provided to generations of younger musicians. Drawing upon a disparate mix of influences from John Coltrane to Karlheinz Stockhausen, Braxton has created a unique musical system that celebrates the concept of global creativity and our shared humanity. His work examines core principles of improvisation, structural navigation, and ritual engagement — innovation, spirituality, and intellectual investigation. From his early work as a pioneering solo performer in the late 1960s through to his eclectic experiments on Arista Records in the 1970s, his landmark quartet of the 1980s, and more recent endeavors, such as his cycle of Trillium operas and the day-long, installation-based Sonic Genome Project, his vast body of work is unparalleled. Braxton’s many awards include a 1981 Guggenheim Fellowship, a 1994 MacArthur Fellowship, a 2013 Doris Duke Performing Artist Award, a 2014 NEA Jazz Master Award, and honorary doctorates from Université de Liège (Belgium), New England Conservatory, and the 2020 United States Artists Fellowship.
NEC faculty, students, and alumni remember long-time NEC faculty member, John McNeil, who passed away in 2024. Performers include faculty members saxophonist Allan Chase, pianist Bert Seager, pianist Frank Carlberg, as well as alumni Mark Tipton ’25 DMA, and Jeremy Udden ’00, ’03 MM. Other performers include Jerry Bergonzi, saxophone; Randy Ingram, piano; Ethan Iverson, piano; Jason Palmer, trumpet; Mark Shilansky, piano; Allegra Levy, voice; and Noah Preminger, saxophone.
At a 2 p.m. event in Williams Hall, the public is invited to attend a talk about McNeil and his teaching at NEC.
In the 1960s and 70s Ray Charles, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway, NEC Alum Bernie Worrell and others challenged the parameters of pop music, writing and producing songs that changed the artistic landscape forever. CMA students will put their own creative stamps on adventurous hits and deep cuts from that golden age of American pop and R&B. Produced by Hankus Netsky and Ran Blake.
Melba Liston served as Randy Weston’s arranger and collaborator for decades, creating legendary recordings together such as Little Niles and Uhuru Afrika. The concert will include Liston‘s work with Weston as well as her work with other artists, including Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie and Clark Terry.
Tonight’s program features music by four visionary artists as they come together for a rare, genre-shattering evening that blurs the lines between contemporary improvisation, classical virtuosity, roots music, and avant-jazz innovation. Violinist MacAdam-Somer, pianist Coleman, and guitarist Morris are joined by special guest Beeferman, a composer, pianist, and improviser based in New York City. He has created and performed innovative opera, chamber and orchestra music, avant-jazz, and numerous collaborations with choreographers, writers, and video artists. His varied projects include bands that perform his compositions: an organ trio; Other Life Forms, a quartet; and Music for an Imaginary Band, a septet — “a commanding avant-jazz ensemble” (Time Out New York). Beeferman has composed two operas with librettist Charlotte Jackson: The Rat Land, praised as “complex and daringly modern” by The New York Times, and The Enchanted Organ, scenes of which have been performed to sold-out theater and nightclub audiences in downtown Manhattan. His music has been performed by the New York City Opera orchestra, Momenta Quartet, Minnesota Orchestra, Albany Symphony, California EAR Unit, St. Urban Concerts, Talea Ensemble, Quartet New Generation recorder collective, and others. He has received commissions from the MAP Fund, Fromm Foundation, the BMI Foundation, and Concert Artists Guild, three BMI Student Composer Awards, a Tanglewood fellowship, and residencies at the MacDowell Colony, Yaddo, the Copland House, and Ucross. An active member of the New York music scene for over 25 years, Beeferman has performed at venues and series including Roulette, MATA, and the Vision Festival. Beeferman’s recordings are available on zOaR, Minor Amusements, Different Track, Clang, Innova, OutNow, Generate, Genuin, and Summit Records. He is a 2016 New York Foundation for the Arts Fellow.
Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre Jason Moran is an acclaimed American pianist, composer, and educator known for pushing the boundaries of jazz through bold experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration. A native of Houston, he rose to prominence with his debut album Soundtrack to Human Motion (1999) and has since become one of the most influential voices of his generation. Moran blends jazz traditions with contemporary art, hip-hop, and performance practices, frequently partnering with visual artists, dancers, and filmmakers. He has served as Artistic Director for Jazz at the Kennedy Center and leads multiple ensembles, including The Bandwagon. Celebrated for his inventive approach and deep historical awareness, Moran continues to shape the future of improvised music.
Join this year’s CMA Honors Ensemble, Mi Tango Querido, with a deep dive into the world of tango, drawing on cherished favorites of the genre while expanding the narrative, highlighting exciting works by lesser-known composers, exploring music from many cultures, and featuring recompositions by ensemble members. Selected by an audition committee of professional musicians and faculty members each year, NEC Honors ensembles selects a few represent the school at the highest level. Ensembles receive special coaching and do outreach work in Boston communities along with their final performance in Jordan Hall.
Works Un-Covered, coached by Jason Palmer, performs a selection of works. Each year, an audition committee of professional musicians and faculty selects a few exceptional student ensembles to represent the NEC Honors Ensemble Program. The ensembles work with a faculty coach and are given an opportunity to perform a spring recital in NEC's Jordan Hall.
In celebration of the 100th birthday of Miles Davis, music from throughout his illustrious career will be performed, including “Boplicity,” “Miles Ahead,” “Milestones,” “Nardis” and “Petit Machins.” Miles Davis (1926-1991) was an American trumpeter, bandleader, and composer whose restless innovation shaped the course of modern jazz. Over a five-decade career, he pioneered multiple styles — from bebop and cool to modal and fusion jazz and beyond — through landmark albums like Kind of Blue, Sketches of Spain, and Bitches Brew. Known for his understated, lyrical trumpet tone and visionary approach to ensemble sound, Davis collaborated with many of jazz’s greatest musicians, including NEC Jazz faculty members Billy Hart and Cecil McBee. His influence extends far beyond jazz, making him one of the most important figures in 20th-century music.
Part one of the Contemporary Musical Arts Spring Ensemble Festival celebrates the creativity and collaboration of students of ensembles across the program, featuring the Early Jazz, Irish Ceol, and Joe Morris Ensembles. Showcasing a diverse range of styles, sounds, and perspectives, the performances highlight the talent, dedication, and artistic growth of our students. From innovative interpretations to dynamic original works, this opening segment sets the tone for a vibrant festival that reflects the breadth and energy of contemporary musical expression. Part two takes place on May 3.
Step into the strange, wondrous, and deeply human sound-world of America’s roots as NEC’s Department of Contemporary Musical Arts brings new life to the legendary Harry Smith Archives. This immersive concert experience reimagines the folk, blues, ballads, and eccentric Americana captured in Smith’s groundbreaking Anthology of American Folk Music, a collection that shaped generations of musicians and continues to haunt cultural imagination. This concert features special guest Frank London, Grammy-winning trumpeter, composer, and founding member of the Klezmatics. Renowned for his genre-crossing virtuosity and fearless imagination, London joins CMA students and faculty for an evening of bold reinterpretations, spontaneous improvisation, and unexpected sonic alchemy as tradition collides with modern artistry.
Join a joyful celebration of community, tradition, and great music from start to finish. Part two of the CMA Spring Ensemble Festival is an unforgettable day of live music from many standout groups, including the World Music, Middle Eastern, Mandé West African, American Roots, and Jewish Music ensembles, Indie/Punk/Art Rock, Songwriters Workshop, and more.
The Conservatory’s roster of alumni includes hundreds of music's most influential artists. That list includes Coretta Scott King, Florence Price, Tessa Lark, George Li, Inmo Yang, Yura Lee, Stefan Jackiw, Anthony Leon, Erica Petrocelli, Minsoo Sohn, Cecil Taylor, and Denyce Graves.
As an independent, not-for-profit institution that educates and trains musicians of all ages from around the world, NEC is recognized internationally as a leader among music schools. It cultivates a diverse, dynamic community, providing music students of more than 40 countries with performance opportunities and high-caliber training from 225 internationally esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. NEC pushes the boundaries of music-making and teaching through college-level training in classical, jazz, and contemporary musical arts. The newly launched Institute for Concert Artists propels such young artists to the heights of their potential. Through unique interdisciplinary programs such as Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships, the Conservatory empowers students to create their own musical opportunities. As part of NEC’s mission to make lifelong music education available to everyone, NEC’s Expanded Education programs deliver training and performance opportunities for children, pre-college students, and adults.
Special events include a residency with faculty member and pianist Jason Moran and a masterclass and concert with composer, educator, and saxophonist Anthony Braxton ’25 hon. DM, the revered NEA Jazz Master who’s received honors including MacArthur and Guggenheim fellowships.
Other highlights include Synergy, a concert spotlighting unique faculty voices; Old Weird America and the Harry Smith Archive with Grammy-winning guest trumpeter Frank London; Genius on the Charts centering pop and R&B artists pushing mainstream boundaries in the ’60s and ’70s; the African American Cookbook: Music of Randy Weston and Melba Liston; and a tribute to an American icon in Miles Ahead: Miles Davis at 100.
NEC Spring 2026 Jazz and Contemporary Musical Arts Performances and Events
More information is available at NEC’s Performances and Events Calendar. Performances are free and open to the public, but tickets may be required.American Roots Workshop andCommunity Barn Dance
Sunday, January 18 / events begin at 3:30 p.m. / JH 367 (workshop), Brown Hall (barn dance)
Join an afternoon of workshops, dancing, music, and family fun to celebrate the launch of Expanded Education CMA classes for kids and adults. An art cart with hands-on activities for kids is available throughout the event, led by NEC’s Early Childhood Development team.
Schedule
3:30—Slow Jam/Intro to American Roots Music (JH 367)Join multi-instrumentalist, composer, traditional musician, and new Expanded Education faculty member Noah Fishman for a welcoming jam session and introduction to American Roots Music. Open to all ages, instruments, and experience levels (children must be accompanied by a parent).
3:30—Family / Play-party Dance (Brown Hall)
Joyful dances and play-party games for parents and kids of all ages—babies in carriers, toddlers finding their steps, older siblings, teens, and adults. Taught by Eden MacAdam-Somer and Will Mentor with live music. All are welcome.
4:30—Community Barn Dance with an Open Band (Brown Hall)
Everyone is invited to dance or join the open band, led by NEC’s American Roots Ensemble with faculty Eden MacAdam-Somer and special guests Sam Bartlett (guitar/banjo), Mark “Pokey” Hellenberg (banjo uke/percussion), Noah Fishman (mandolin), with caller Will Mentor. All dances will be taught—no partner or experience needed. Open to all ages. No partners or experience necessary, just pull on some comfy shoes, grab your family and friends, and come join the party.
Jaap Blonk Residency
- Tuesday, February 3 / 4:00 p.m. / Saint Botolph G-01—Discussion and Workshop with Open Form/Graphic Score Class
- Tuesday, February 3 / 6:00 p.m. / Sint Botolph G-01—Workshop with Indie/Punk/Art Rock Ensemble
- Thursday, February 5 / 10:00 a.m. / Eben Jordan Hall—Artist Talk
Synergy: Jazz & CMA Faculty in Concert
Tuesday, February 3 / 7:30 p.m. / Jordan HallAn evening of collaboration and creativity where faculty from NEC’s Jazz and Contemporary Musical Arts departments come together on one stage. Synergy showcases the unique voices of NEC’s renowned artists in celebrating connection through sound. The wide-ranging program highlights the breadth and depth of the departments with a diverse range of music.
Anthony Braxton Masterclass
Wednesday, February 11 / 2 p.m. / Eben Jordan Ensemble RoomNEC Jazz Composers’ Workshop Orchestra: Music of Anthony Braxton
Thursday, February 12 / 7:30 p.m. / Jordan HallAnthony Braxton joins the NEC Jazz Composers’ Workshop Orchestra coached by Frank Carlberg in his music for large ensemble. Concert features Braxton’s music from various periods, including Ghost Trance Music, quartet pieces, and pulse track structures. Braxton’s longtime collaborator James Fei is also featured. The orchestra as well as smaller ensembles including trios and duets will perform.
Born in Chicago, Braxton is recognized as one of the most important musicians, educators, and creative thinkers of the past 50 years. He is highly esteemed in the experimental music community for the revolutionary quality of his work and for the mentorship and inspiration he has provided to generations of younger musicians. Drawing upon a disparate mix of influences from John Coltrane to Karlheinz Stockhausen, Braxton has created a unique musical system that celebrates the concept of global creativity and our shared humanity. His work examines core principles of improvisation, structural navigation, and ritual engagement — innovation, spirituality, and intellectual investigation. From his early work as a pioneering solo performer in the late 1960s through to his eclectic experiments on Arista Records in the 1970s, his landmark quartet of the 1980s, and more recent endeavors, such as his cycle of Trillium operas and the day-long, installation-based Sonic Genome Project, his vast body of work is unparalleled. Braxton’s many awards include a 1981 Guggenheim Fellowship, a 1994 MacArthur Fellowship, a 2013 Doris Duke Performing Artist Award, a 2014 NEA Jazz Master Award, and honorary doctorates from Université de Liège (Belgium), New England Conservatory, and the 2020 United States Artists Fellowship.
John McNeil Memorial Concert
Monday, February 23 / 7:30 p.m. / Jordan HallNEC faculty, students, and alumni remember long-time NEC faculty member, John McNeil, who passed away in 2024. Performers include faculty members saxophonist Allan Chase, pianist Bert Seager, pianist Frank Carlberg, as well as alumni Mark Tipton ’25 DMA, and Jeremy Udden ’00, ’03 MM. Other performers include Jerry Bergonzi, saxophone; Randy Ingram, piano; Ethan Iverson, piano; Jason Palmer, trumpet; Mark Shilansky, piano; Allegra Levy, voice; and Noah Preminger, saxophone.
At a 2 p.m. event in Williams Hall, the public is invited to attend a talk about McNeil and his teaching at NEC.
Genius on the Charts: The Golden Age of Pop and R&B
Tuesday, February 24 / 7:30 p.m. / Jordan HallIn the 1960s and 70s Ray Charles, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway, NEC Alum Bernie Worrell and others challenged the parameters of pop music, writing and producing songs that changed the artistic landscape forever. CMA students will put their own creative stamps on adventurous hits and deep cuts from that golden age of American pop and R&B. Produced by Hankus Netsky and Ran Blake.
NEC Jazz Orchestra: African Cookbook—Music of Randy Weston and Melba Liston
Thursday, February 26 / 7:30 p.m. / Jordan HallMelba Liston served as Randy Weston’s arranger and collaborator for decades, creating legendary recordings together such as Little Niles and Uhuru Afrika. The concert will include Liston‘s work with Weston as well as her work with other artists, including Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie and Clark Terry.
Faculty Recital: Featuring Special Guest Gordon Beeferman with Eden MacAdam-Somer, Anthony Coleman, Joe Morris
Thursday, March 5 / 7:30 p.m. / Jordan HallTonight’s program features music by four visionary artists as they come together for a rare, genre-shattering evening that blurs the lines between contemporary improvisation, classical virtuosity, roots music, and avant-jazz innovation. Violinist MacAdam-Somer, pianist Coleman, and guitarist Morris are joined by special guest Beeferman, a composer, pianist, and improviser based in New York City. He has created and performed innovative opera, chamber and orchestra music, avant-jazz, and numerous collaborations with choreographers, writers, and video artists. His varied projects include bands that perform his compositions: an organ trio; Other Life Forms, a quartet; and Music for an Imaginary Band, a septet — “a commanding avant-jazz ensemble” (Time Out New York). Beeferman has composed two operas with librettist Charlotte Jackson: The Rat Land, praised as “complex and daringly modern” by The New York Times, and The Enchanted Organ, scenes of which have been performed to sold-out theater and nightclub audiences in downtown Manhattan. His music has been performed by the New York City Opera orchestra, Momenta Quartet, Minnesota Orchestra, Albany Symphony, California EAR Unit, St. Urban Concerts, Talea Ensemble, Quartet New Generation recorder collective, and others. He has received commissions from the MAP Fund, Fromm Foundation, the BMI Foundation, and Concert Artists Guild, three BMI Student Composer Awards, a Tanglewood fellowship, and residencies at the MacDowell Colony, Yaddo, the Copland House, and Ucross. An active member of the New York music scene for over 25 years, Beeferman has performed at venues and series including Roulette, MATA, and the Vision Festival. Beeferman’s recordings are available on zOaR, Minor Amusements, Different Track, Clang, Innova, OutNow, Generate, Genuin, and Summit Records. He is a 2016 New York Foundation for the Arts Fellow.
Jason Moran Residency Concert
Wednesday, March 11/ 8 p.m.Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre Jason Moran is an acclaimed American pianist, composer, and educator known for pushing the boundaries of jazz through bold experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration. A native of Houston, he rose to prominence with his debut album Soundtrack to Human Motion (1999) and has since become one of the most influential voices of his generation. Moran blends jazz traditions with contemporary art, hip-hop, and performance practices, frequently partnering with visual artists, dancers, and filmmakers. He has served as Artistic Director for Jazz at the Kennedy Center and leads multiple ensembles, including The Bandwagon. Celebrated for his inventive approach and deep historical awareness, Moran continues to shape the future of improvised music.
CMA Honors Ensemble Concert: Mi Tango Querido
Monday, March 30 / 7:30 p.m. / Jordan HallJoin this year’s CMA Honors Ensemble, Mi Tango Querido, with a deep dive into the world of tango, drawing on cherished favorites of the genre while expanding the narrative, highlighting exciting works by lesser-known composers, exploring music from many cultures, and featuring recompositions by ensemble members. Selected by an audition committee of professional musicians and faculty members each year, NEC Honors ensembles selects a few represent the school at the highest level. Ensembles receive special coaching and do outreach work in Boston communities along with their final performance in Jordan Hall.
Jazz Honors Ensemble Concert: Works Un-Covered
Thursday, April 2 / 7:30 p.m. / Jordan HallWorks Un-Covered, coached by Jason Palmer, performs a selection of works. Each year, an audition committee of professional musicians and faculty selects a few exceptional student ensembles to represent the NEC Honors Ensemble Program. The ensembles work with a faculty coach and are given an opportunity to perform a spring recital in NEC's Jordan Hall.
NEC Jazz Orchestra: Miles Ahead—Miles Davis at 100
Thursday, April 16 / 7:30 p.m. / Jordan HallIn celebration of the 100th birthday of Miles Davis, music from throughout his illustrious career will be performed, including “Boplicity,” “Miles Ahead,” “Milestones,” “Nardis” and “Petit Machins.” Miles Davis (1926-1991) was an American trumpeter, bandleader, and composer whose restless innovation shaped the course of modern jazz. Over a five-decade career, he pioneered multiple styles — from bebop and cool to modal and fusion jazz and beyond — through landmark albums like Kind of Blue, Sketches of Spain, and Bitches Brew. Known for his understated, lyrical trumpet tone and visionary approach to ensemble sound, Davis collaborated with many of jazz’s greatest musicians, including NEC Jazz faculty members Billy Hart and Cecil McBee. His influence extends far beyond jazz, making him one of the most important figures in 20th-century music.
CMA Small Ensemble Concerts
Tuesday, April 21/ 7-10 p.m. / Eben Jordan Ensemble RoomPart one of the Contemporary Musical Arts Spring Ensemble Festival celebrates the creativity and collaboration of students of ensembles across the program, featuring the Early Jazz, Irish Ceol, and Joe Morris Ensembles. Showcasing a diverse range of styles, sounds, and perspectives, the performances highlight the talent, dedication, and artistic growth of our students. From innovative interpretations to dynamic original works, this opening segment sets the tone for a vibrant festival that reflects the breadth and energy of contemporary musical expression. Part two takes place on May 3.
Old Weird America: Diving Into the Harry Smith Archives
Tuesday, April 28 / 7:30 p.m. / Jordan HallStep into the strange, wondrous, and deeply human sound-world of America’s roots as NEC’s Department of Contemporary Musical Arts brings new life to the legendary Harry Smith Archives. This immersive concert experience reimagines the folk, blues, ballads, and eccentric Americana captured in Smith’s groundbreaking Anthology of American Folk Music, a collection that shaped generations of musicians and continues to haunt cultural imagination. This concert features special guest Frank London, Grammy-winning trumpeter, composer, and founding member of the Klezmatics. Renowned for his genre-crossing virtuosity and fearless imagination, London joins CMA students and faculty for an evening of bold reinterpretations, spontaneous improvisation, and unexpected sonic alchemy as tradition collides with modern artistry.
CMA Small Ensemble Festival
Sunday, May 3 / 11 a.m.-10 p.m. / Pierce HallJoin a joyful celebration of community, tradition, and great music from start to finish. Part two of the CMA Spring Ensemble Festival is an unforgettable day of live music from many standout groups, including the World Music, Middle Eastern, Mandé West African, American Roots, and Jewish Music ensembles, Indie/Punk/Art Rock, Songwriters Workshop, and more.
About New England Conservatory (NEC)
Founded by Eben Tourjée in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1867, New England Conservatory (NEC) represents a new model of music school that combines the best of European tradition with American innovation. The school stands at the center of Boston’s rich cultural history and musical life, presenting concerts at the renowned Jordan Hall. Propelled by profound artistry, bold creativity, and deep compassion, NEC seeks to amplify musicians’ impact on advancing our shared humanity and empowers students to meet today’s changing world head-on, equipped with the tools and confidence to forge multidimensional lives of artistic depth and relevance.The Conservatory’s roster of alumni includes hundreds of music's most influential artists. That list includes Coretta Scott King, Florence Price, Tessa Lark, George Li, Inmo Yang, Yura Lee, Stefan Jackiw, Anthony Leon, Erica Petrocelli, Minsoo Sohn, Cecil Taylor, and Denyce Graves.
As an independent, not-for-profit institution that educates and trains musicians of all ages from around the world, NEC is recognized internationally as a leader among music schools. It cultivates a diverse, dynamic community, providing music students of more than 40 countries with performance opportunities and high-caliber training from 225 internationally esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. NEC pushes the boundaries of music-making and teaching through college-level training in classical, jazz, and contemporary musical arts. The newly launched Institute for Concert Artists propels such young artists to the heights of their potential. Through unique interdisciplinary programs such as Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships, the Conservatory empowers students to create their own musical opportunities. As part of NEC’s mission to make lifelong music education available to everyone, NEC’s Expanded Education programs deliver training and performance opportunities for children, pre-college students, and adults.
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