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Lorna Cooke deVaron conducts while smiling and making a gesture of passion and joy.
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NEC: Jordan Hall

Family members and the NEC community celebrate the legacy of influential conductor Lorna Cooke deVaron, NEC choral director for more than 40 years.

Charles Peltz closes his eyes and spreads his arms wide while conducting the NEC Wind Ensemble.
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NEC: Jordan Hall

In honor of NEC Wind Ensemble's 50th anniversary, a recreation of the first concert.

“Recreating that first concert gives us a window into the ‘spirit of the new’ that was NEC of the late 60’s. The...

The outline of a violin, against a purple and rose background with a constellation pattern.
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NEC: Jordan Hall

Here’s a secret of great artistry: no one does it alone.

This season, First Mondays explore connections and friendships between composers and musicians who inspired each other.

Join us as we...

Kenneth Radnofsky playing saxophone.
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NEC: Jordan Hall

We regret to share that this concert has been canceled.

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LIVE VIDEO STREAMING IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS CONCERT:

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Miriam Fried smiles and holds her violin bow while teaching a lesson with a student.
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NEC: Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre

Students and faculty take the rare opportunity to perform together in the intimate listening space of NEC's Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.

Current students join faculty members Miriam Fried and...

Student composer Robert Bui smiles on stage with the NEC Symphony behind him
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NEC: Jordan Hall

The newest works from the next generation of composers.

Tuesday Night New Music is a student-run, faculty-supervised concert series directed by Matthew Monaco ’20 and Robert Bui ’21 under the...

Stephen Drury conducts the Callithumpian Consort in Jordan Hall
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NEC: Jordan Hall

NEC faculty Stephen Drury created the Callithumpian Consort in the belief that new music should be an exciting adventure shared by performers and listeners alike, and that the brand new masterpieces...

Paul Biss
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NEC: Jordan Hall

In honor of his 75th birthday, esteemed NEC faculty member Paul Biss gives a concert of favorite works, performed with beloved friends and family.

Joining Paul in this celebratory concert will be son...

Fred Hersch Trio stands against an industrial wall in a band portrait
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Top category honors went to Fred Hersch, Miguel Zenón, and Sara Serpa, with additional nods to many other alumni and faculty.