Baroque Chamber Orchestra

Aldo Abreu, Director

This ensemble is open by audition to upper intermediate players. This orchestra specializes in virtuoso music from the Baroque period (1600-1750) and features the works of Vivaldi, Bach, Corelli, Telemann, and Marcello among others. BCO also participates in several masterclasses with renowned guest artists who specialize in Baroque music. Prior guest artists have included Martin Pearlman of Boston Baroque, violinist Christopher Verrette of Tafelmusik, cellist Phoebe Carrai, harpsichordist Kenneth Cooper, violist Joan Ellersick, and cellist Dan Ryan of Musicians of the Old Post Road. Additionally, members of this group are able to audition to perform a Baroque concerto with the orchestra. While orchestra assignments are made by level, not age, most members are in grades 7-12.

Rehearsals: Saturday, 8:00-10:00 AM

Audition Information

NEC Prep will be reviewing all large ensemble auditions via video. For more information, please click here. Fall auditions are available on a space-availability basis.

 

2023-2024 Calendar

Complete Schedule

Concert Dates:

Sunday, January 21, 2024

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Attendance

  • Attendance is required at all regularly scheduled classes, rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances. Students are expected to be ready to begin on-time. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each session.
  • If you plan on being absent for a rehearsal, please fill out this Attendance Notice Form
  • Read our full attendance policy here: https://necmusic.edu/prep/absence-requests