Saxophone

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Monday evenings - Online and In Person
  • Fall 2021

This course focuses on various techniques of composing such as motivic development, rhythmic manipulation, and re-harmonization, as well as on the structure of form and phrase. Exercises and...

Alexander Technique illustration of the human spine
Course
Tuesday evenings
  • Spring 2022

In this experiential class we will learn the Alexander Technique principles which will help you practice and perform with more ease and freedom of movement. We will also address how performance...

A Continuing Education jazz theory class
Course
Online and in person - dates subject to change based on student availability
  • Spring 2022

A continuation of topics introduced in Jazz Theory III.
Prerequisite: Jazz Theory III

Hands on a Hammond B3 keyboard during a Gospel Ensemble concert
Course
Online and in person - dates subject to change based on student availability
  • Spring 2022

This is a continuation and expansion of the analytic principles and jazz vocabulary introduced in Jazz Theory I.

Class topics include modern harmonic movement, modal hierarchies, chord substitutions...

A pianist from NEC Jazz Studies performs
Course
Online - dates subject to change based on student availability
  • Spring 2022

This is the second half of a comprehensive overview of the evolution of American jazz from its roots in African folksong and ritual through the present day.

Related topics such as Crossover, Third...

Finale music notation software shown on a laptop
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Online - dates subject to change based on student availability
  • Spring 2022

Always wanted to learn computer notation software? Tired of not knowing how to make clear-looking printed music for rehearsals and performance?

Sharing his years of professional notation experience...

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NEC: Pierce 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...

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NEC: Williams 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...

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NEC: Pierce Hall

In the course of completing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at New England Conservatory, performance majors present not just one, but three full-length recitals, for which they also write program...

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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...