President's Ensemble

The President's Ensemble is New England Conservatory's circle of leadership donors. With annual contributions beginning at $1,500, members of the President's Ensemble support music making at NEC at the highest level. The contributions of these leadership Annual Fund donors play a significant role in enabling the Conservatory to strengthen its position as one of the world's leading music schools by supporting a diverse array of programs, including NEC's free concert series, masterclasses and visiting artist residencies, and scholarships.

The levels and benefits of each Annual Fund giving category are described below.

President's Ensemble - $1,500–$4,999

Benefits of membership in the President's Ensemble include:

  • Invitations to Keller Cafe pre-concert receptions
  • Invitation to the annual President's Ensemble Dinner
  • Opportunities to attend masterclasses with guest artists

Frances Brockman Lanier Players - $5,000–$14,999

Benefits of membership in the Frances Brockman Lanier Players, named in honor of the founder of NEC's Preparatory School, include:

  • Invitation to an event tailored to this group
  • All benefits of membership in the President's Ensemble

Chadwick Circle - $15,000–$24,999

Benefits of membership in the Chadwick Circle, named in honor of past NEC Director and composer George Whitefield Chadwick, include:

  • Invitation to the annual Chadwick Circle reception
  • All benefits of membership in the Frances Brockman Lanier Players

Williams Studio - $25,000–$49,999

Benefits of membership in the Williams Studio, named in honor of past NEC President Chester W. Williams, include:

  • Opportunity to name a select NEC student chamber music, vocal or jazz performance during the academic year (some restrictions may apply)*
  • Opportunity to attend a studio class (some restrictions may apply)
  • All benefits of membership in the Chadwick Circle

Jordan Stage - $50,000–$99,999

Benefits of membership in the Jordan Stage, named in honor of NEC's Founder, Eben Jordan, include:

  • Opportunity to name a select NEC orchestral, choral, wind ensemble, or jazz orchestra performance during the academic year (some restrictions may apply)*
  • All unstarred benefits of membership in the Williams Studio

1867 Society - $100,000 and above

Benefits of membership in the 1867 Society, named in honor of NEC's founding year, include:

  • Opportunity to name an opera production OR a series of concerts during the academic year (some restrictions may apply)
  • Table for ten at the annual A Feast of Music gala
  • All unstarred benefits of membership in the Jordan Stage

For more information on becoming a donor at any of the above levels, please contact Katie DeBonville '97, Senior Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, at 617-585-1156 or Katie.DeBonville@necmusic.edu.

2012-03-27


WITHOUT CRAFTSMANSHIP, INSPIRATION IS A MERE REED SHAKEN IN THE WIND. JOHANNES BRAHMS