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.
2021 - 2022 Residencies
Fall 2021 Semester
- Dave Holland, Sept 19 - 23, 2021 | Jazz
- Mary Halvorson, Oct 5 - 7, 2021 | Contemporary Improvisation
- Arturo O'Farrill, Oct 19 - 21, 2021 | Jazz Orchestra
- Jonathan Biss, Oct 27, 2021 | Piano
- Joan Dornemann, Nov 1 - 5, 2021| Opera
- Blaise Dejardin, Nov 9, 2021 | Cello
- Cécile McLorin Salvant, Nov 29 - Dec 2, 2021 | Grow Your Art
More to be announced.
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.
Learn more about the Grow Your Art Residency
Opera/Voice Residency
Renowned vocal coach Joann Dornemann will join NEC for a week-long collaborative residency, November 1-5, 2021 with students from our Voice and Opera departments.
This residency is made possible through the generous support of the Ruth Morse Fund for Visiting Artists in Voice.
Composition Residency
To be announced.
Upcoming Master Classes & Residency Events
Håkan Hardenberger Master Class
Håkan Hardenberger is one of the world’s leading soloists, consistently recognised for his phenomenal performances and tireless innovation. Alongside his performances of the classical repertory, he is also renowned as a pioneer of significant and virtuosic new trumpet works.
This event is open to the public and will not be live streamed.
Public Intensive Work Session with Margo Garrett
Margo Garrett has enjoyed a long, respected performing career as an internationally performing collaborative pianist.
This is an online event and will be live streamed.
Grow Your Art: Cécile McLorin Salvan Master Class
Cécile McLorin Salvant, is a composer, singer, and visual artist.
Presented by NEC Jazz & Entrepreneurial Musicianship, this master class with Cécile McLorin Salvan is the first event in a three day residency including workshops, a concert, and panel discussions on music business and entrepreneurship.
This event is open to the public and will not be live streamed.
Public Intensive Work Session with Julia Bullock
Julia Bullock is an American classical singer who “communicates intense, authentic feeling, as if she were singing right from her soul” (Opera News). Combining versatile artistry with a probing intellect and commanding stage presence, she has headlined productions and concerts at preeminent arts institutions around the world.
This is an online event and will be live streamed.
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