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 Master Classes
Spring 2022 semester
Kirill Gerstein, Jan 25 | Piano
James Baillieu, Jan 27 | Voice & Collaborative Piano
Anna Webber, Feb 7-8 | Contemporary Improvisation & Jazz
Paul Katz, Feb 8 | Cello
Dimitri Murrath, Feb 10 | Viola
Jason Moran, Mar 1-2 | Jazz & Piano
Karla Donehew Perez, Mar 6 | Violin (NEC Prep)
Guy Johnston, Mar 8 | Cello
Teresa Rodriguez, Mar 13-18 | Collaborative Piano & Opera
Gabriel Kahane, Mar 29 | Composition
Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, Apr 5-8 | Composition
Liz Knowles, Apr 4-6 | Irish Music Residency
Dave Holland, Apr 5-7 | Jazz
Jonathan Biss, Apr 21 | Piano
Edward Dusinberre, May 1 | Violin
Grisha Goryachev, TBA | Guitar
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
- Margo Garrett
- Julia Bullock
- 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.
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