Preparatory School
NEC preparatory studies for students from toddlers through high school, including lessons, classes, ensembles, and NEC @ Walnut Hill program. Includes Certificate and a la carte offerings.
Jamie Stewardson is a jazz guitarist.
B.M. (Berklee College of Music), M.M. (NEC); studies with William Buonocore, Joe Maneri, Mick Goodrick; masterclasses with Manuel Barrueco; Director of Jazz...
Flutist Jacqueline DeVoe is an active freelance musician throughout New England and is equally dedicated to teaching flute and chamber music. In addition to two degrees from New England Conservatory...
Isabella Li has been a faculty member of the New England Conservatory’s Preparatory School since 1997. Many of her students have won awards and competitions throughout the years, including New England...
Violinist Lucy Chapman has pursued an eclectic career spanning many musical worlds. She became acting associate concertmaster of the San Francisco Symphony at the age of twenty-nine; from that...
Wha Kyung Byun was born and educated in Korea, where she won several major competitions and was chosen as one of the most talented young artists in the country. After she made her debut recital at the...
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Norman Bolter was first inspired to play the trombone when, at age four, he saw the "Captain Kangaroo" television show character, Mr. Greenjeans, play the same...
Aldo Abreu has taken the recorder and its repertoire to many prestigious venues throughout the United States, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and his native Venezuela. Since winning First Prize at the...
Fudeko Takahashi Cohler was the first Japanese citizen ever to receive a top prize from an international competition without studying outside of Japan capturing the award at the International Paganini...
Fredericka King, pianist, has been praised for her lyricism, expressiveness, beautiful warmth of tone and outstanding technique. Critics and audiences have lauded her recitals, performed in the United...
Frances Conover Fitch has toured extensively in North America and Europe, and recorded for Swiss, German, Dutch, and French National Radio as well as for the BBC and NPR. Her ensemble, Concerto...