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Boston,Massachusetts 02115
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Music in Performance (Instrumental)

Bachelor of Music in Performance (Vocal)

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Composition

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance

Bachelor of Music in Composition

Bachelor of Music - Music Technology

Bachelor of Music - Music Education

Master of Music in Performance - Instrumental

Master of Music in Performance - Vocal

Master of Music in Conducting

Master of Music in Composition

Master of Music in Jazz Composition

Master of Music in Jazz Performance

Master of Music in Musicology


NEC offers degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in performance and composition. At the graduate level, we also offer conducting, collaborative piano, music theory, musicology, and vocal pedagogy. Please see our complete list of Departments and Majors for further information. The central focus of all NEC programs is one-on-one studio instruction with a faculty mentor. The studio relationship is supported and enhanced by rigorous coursework and frequent performances in some of the world's best collegiate large ensembles and chamber groups.

Faculty Info:

Aldo Abreu, Kati Agócs, Gabe Alfieri, Jean Anderson-Collier, Jung-A Bang, Megan Barrett, Mal Barsamian, Cathy Basrak, Daniel Bauch, Alessio Bax, Jerry Bergonzi, Paul Biss, Tanya Blaich, Ran Blake, Mike Block, Norman Bolter, Borromeo String Quartet, Bruce Brubaker.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Malcolm Peyton Residency Concert
(5/1/25 - 5/1/25)
New England Conservatory
Chirp: NEC’s Music Technology Showcase
(4/30/25 - 4/30/25)
New England Conservatory
The Maiden in the Tower
(4/15/25 - 4/15/25)
New England Conservatory
Zildjians, Atlantic Records and Jazz: The Legacy of Istanbul in America
(2/27/25 - 2/27/25)
New England Conservatory
Ancient Cultures New Musics in Broadway Ancient Cultures New Musics
(10/20/24 - 10/20/24)
Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory
A Messiah for Our Time in Broadway A Messiah for Our Time
(4/28/24 - 4/28/24)
Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory
Epic Journeys in Broadway Epic Journeys
(10/22/23 - 10/22/23)
New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall
NEP Concert - Poetic Dances in Broadway NEP Concert - Poetic Dances
(2/18/23 - 2/18/23)
New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall
Remembered Futures in Broadway Remembered Futures
(10/30/22 - 10/30/22)
New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall

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