Jazz

Ethan Iverson and Bruce Brubaker
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Jazz piano faculty Ethan Iverson and Piano faculty Bruce Brubaker are featured in this New York Times musical roundup.
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Dates will be posted in the future. Please check back later. (Six 2.25 hour sessions and a final concert)

Jazz ensembles are formed at all levels for instrumentalists and vocalists for adult musicians. Emphasis is on exploring a variety of jazz styles and improvisation techniques.

Ensemble times will be...

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Dates will be posted in the future. Please check back later. (Six 2.25 hour sessions and a final concert)

In this performance-oriented class, students learn how to play Chicago and New Orleans blues from both a technical and an emotional perspective. Emphasis is place on developing content (i.e., what to...

Mandolin student Simon Dunson holding his instrument
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In this series, we're taking you through the daily lives of students at NEC. Follow along in this day in the life of Jazz student and mandolin player Simon Dunson, and then take a look at how violinist Abigail Hong spends her time at NEC.
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NEC: Eben Jordan Ensemble Room

Pianist Dan Tepfer leads a master class.

Dan Tepfer has made a name for himself as a pianist-composer of wide-ranging ambition, individuality and drive — “a remarkable musician” in the words of the W...

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NEC: Jordan Hall Room 124

Jeanie Lovetri leads a vocal workshop.

Join us for a master class with internationally renowned singing teacher Jeanie LoVetri! Somatic Voicework™ The LoVetri Method is an important 21st-century...

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NEC: Bower Stage

NEC Students present their music in an open mic hosted by the Jazz, CI and EM Departments.

Chou wen-chung smiling and gesturing with his hands
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At his home in New York, composer Chou Wen-chung was presented with an honorary doctorate by NEC President Andrea Kalyn.
Conga player
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NEC: Eben Jordan Ensemble Room

Students perform under the instruction of NEC faculty member, Jason Moran.

Jason Moran
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NEC: Brown Hall

As part of his residency, Jason Moran leads a jam session featuring NEC students.