Percussion

A line of percussionists plays a line of bongos
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NEC: Burnes Hall

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...

A chorister sings with a boisterous smile on his face.
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NEC: Jordan Hall
Join the NEC Symphonic Choir for the ensemble's inaugural concert in a 2-part performance of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana.
Multiple percussionists play multiple marimbas
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NEC: Jordan Hall
The NEC Percussion Group (NECPG) is thrilled to be back on stage at Jordan Hall in front of live audiences. The NECPG performs music that is largely centered around the unique and never-ending possibilities within the percussion world, as well as being augmented by extra-percussion musical offerings and instruments.
Charles Weller
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Originally from San Diego, California, Charles Weller has worked extensively over the years as a performer, composer and educator. Upon completing his undergraduate degree in Boston, Weller moved back...

Billy Hart
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The legendary jazz drummer was honored by the National Endowment for the Arts alongside Stanley Clarke, Cassandra Wilson, and Donald Harrison Jr., in the 40th anniversary year of the award.
A snare drum is played
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NEC: Eben Jordan Ensemble Room

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...

Percussionists in rehearsal
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NEC: Brown Hall

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...

Nasheet Waits stands in front of a red wall, wearing a dark shirt
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Nasheet Waits, drummer and music educator, is a New York native.  His interest in playing the drums was encouraged by his father, legendary percussionist, Frederick Waits.  Over the course of his...

Nasheet Waits stands in front of a red wall, wearing a dark shirt
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Renowned drummer, composer and educator Nasheet Waits joins the jazz faculty for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Valerie Coleman
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What do NEC composers have to say in light of our current times?

When NEC was forced to close our campus as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NEC composition faculty called upon students to...