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NEC: Jordan Hall

One of Gunther Schuller’s first orders of business as president of NEC was to create the first fully accredited jazz program in a music conservatory in 1969. To honor his musical vision, Schuller’s...

Cecil Taylor leans forward animatedly and conducts a jazz ensemble.
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NEC: Jordan Hall

Among NEC’s many prominent alumni, Cecil Taylor stands out for his influence over the history of jazz.

Taylor’s significant legacy will be recognized with a series of piano solos featuring NEC...

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NEC: Brown Hall

Students, alumni, and friends are warmly invited to bring your instrument and stay for a special 50th anniversary jam session, immediately following the Jazz Orchestra concert in Jordan Hall featuring...

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NEC: Jordan Hall

The NEC Jazz Orchestra will celebrate the anniversary of NEC’s Jazz Studies department by playing music drawn from throughout its 50-year history, including George Russell’s “All About Rosie” and Jaki...

Luciana Souza
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NEC: Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre

NEC students & alumni pitch their ventures live for a chance to win up to $7,500 in grant funding, plus project guidance from NEC's Entrepreneurial Musicianship team.

First prize: $7,500
Second prize...

Luciana Souza
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NEC: Burnes Hall

Moderated by EM Assistant Dean Andrew Worden, this panel discussion explores how musicians can make a living from their craft, current challenges and opportunities in the industry, and common success...

Luciana Souza
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NEC: Burnes Hall

Join Grammy Winner Luciana Souza for this interactive workshop on producing your own recordings. 

About Luciana Souza

Grammy winner Luciana Souza is one of jazz’s leading singers and interpreters...

Noah Kelly, holding his violin and smiling.
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Noah is an alumnus of NEC's Preparatory School and has completed the first year of his Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Improvisation.
Ran Blake
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June 1, 2019 was proclaimed by the City of Springfield as “Ran Blake Day.”
David France closes his eyes and plays his violin, with dappled evening light in the background.
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Roxbury Youth Orchestra founder David France is an alumnus of the Sistema Fellows program at NEC.