Jazz
The NEC Jazz Orchestra performs classic and contemporary big band music under the direction of Ken Schaphorst as well as other faculty and guest artists. In the past these have included such...
NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital...
Pianist and composer Jim McNeely joins the NEC Jazz Orchestra in To You: The Music of Thad Jones, a celebration of the legendary trumpeter, composer and arranger born 100 years ago on March 28, 1923. ...
Join the Jazz Studies Department for a masterclass with Dave Holland, bassist and composer. Dave will cover a range of topics and open the class up for questions from the audience.
Dave Holland is a...