NEC's series of master classes and residencies bring in world-renowned musical guests from across the globe to share their expertise and experience with our students, and the wider NEC community, throughout the academic year.
2022-2023 Master Classes
Join us for incredible master classes this year! All events below are open to the public.
Events are subject to change.
- Steven Isserlis, Cello, 10/21/22, Burnes Hall, 1:00 – 3:00 PM*
- Randall Scarlata, Voice, 10/24/22, Burnes Hall, 2:00 – 3:45 PM
- Sally Wolf, Voice, 10/28/22, Black Box, 12:00 – 2:00 PM
- Nova Thomas, Voice, 11/03/22, Black Box, 12:00 – 2:00 PM
- Thomas Riebl, Viola, Friday, 11/11/22, Keller Room, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
- Noah Bendix-Balgley, Violin, 11/14/22, Williams Hall, 1:00 – 4:00 PM*
- Jeffrey Irvine, Viola, 12/4/22, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
- Jonathan Biss, Piano, 12/8/22, Williams Hall, 1:00 – 3:00 PM**
- Susan Graham, Voice, 1/19/23, Burnes Hall, 6:00 – 8:00 PM ***
* These classes are made possible through the support of the Morse Visiting Artist Fund at NEC
** This class is made possible through the support of the Mildred Levinson Piano Artist-in-Residence Fund at NEC
***This class is made possible through support from the Ruth S. Morse Fund for Visiting Scholars in Voice
Annual Residencies
Grow Your Art Residency
Presented by NEC Jazz & Entrepreneurial Musicianship, this residency features a guest artist performing with the students of NEC Jazz, and master classes, workshops, and panel discussions on music business and entrepreneurship — all are open to the public virtually this year. The residency kicks off with a Pitch Competition offering NEC Students and Alumni the opportunity to win funding for their creative work.
The Grow Your Art Pitch Competition is open to all NEC students & alumni within 10 years of graduation. This competitive application process is modeled on real-world grants, and students/alumni have access to coaching from the EM Team throughout the application process. Applicants have the chance to win up to $7,500 (1st Prize: $7,500; 2nd Prize: $3,000, 3rd Prize: $1,000) for individuals / ensembles to develop the business side of their musicianship. New and existing projects and ventures are welcome.
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