Alumni & Engagement

Winners of the 2019 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition pose for a photograph together.
News
Jordan Bak and Merz Trio Win Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition
Chad Smith headshot
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Chad Smith ’95, ’98 MM Named Executive Director of Los Angeles Philharmonic
Smith steps into the chief executive role having formerly served as the orchestra’s chief operating officer.
Mary Ferrillo and John Ferrillo smile in Symphony Hall
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Father-Daughter BSO Colleagues Mary and John Ferrillo
When violist Mary Ferrillo ’13 MM joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra this fall, her new colleagues included John Ferrillo—principal oboist for the BSO, NEC faculty member, and Mary's father.
Mark Zaleski
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Grow Your Art: Talking About Practice with Mark Zaleski
NEC: Burnes Hall

"Talking about Practice" Panel Discussion with Mark Zaleski, and NEC Faculty.

Tyshawn Sorey with green bush
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Boston Globe Jazz Picks in Jordan Hall: Tyshawn Sorey & Cecil Taylor
The Globe highlights Tyshawn Sorey's Contemporary Improvisation residency Oct 1 – 3 and an Oct 18 concert honoring alumnus Cecil Taylor, part of NEC's Jazz50 celebration.
Luciana Souza
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Grow Your Art: Ensemble Masterclass with Luciana Souza
NEC: Eben Jordan Ensemble Room

Student ensembles perform in a masterclass with Grammy-winning alumna Luciana Souza.

Folk trio I'm With Her (Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O'Donovan, and Sara Watkins)
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“I'm With Her” Wins Best Duo/Group at Americana Honors & Awards
Contemporary Improvisation alumnae Sarah Jarosz ’13 and Aoife O'Donovan ’03 UD are members of acclaimed folk trio “I'm With Her,” with fiddler and vocalist Sara Watkins.
JC Sanford directs the JazzMN big band.
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Alumnus JC Sanford Begins First Season as JazzMN Artistic Director
JC Sanford ’97 MM, ’01 DMA studied with Bob Brookmeyer while earning his degrees at NEC.
EM Team
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Grow Your Art: Business Consults with EM
New England Conservatory

Already have a business and need some coaching? Thinking of starting a business and not sure where to start? Meet with Annie Phillips or Drew Worden from Entrepreneurial Musicianship for a free...

Luciana Souza
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Grow Your Art: Singing and Performing in Crossover Settings
NEC: Eben Jordan Ensemble Room