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New England Conservatory Receives Major Grant to Support Virtual Choir for Seniors

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The New England Conservatory has received a major grant to help it launch a virtual choir for seniors. The Catalyzing Creative Aging seed grant from the National Guild for Community Arts Education and Lifetime Arts is aimed at promoting the development of a new Creative Aging Program. The initial grant from NEC will support a group of 25 virtual students, {…}

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New England Conservatory Announces December Streaming Slate

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The New England Conservatory has announced a slew of programs that it will present via its streaming platform throughout the month of December. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal and operatic showcases. All the showcases can be viewed on the institution’s official website. First up will be a Lieberabend entitled “Forbidden Songs: Jewish Voices {…}

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Lina Gonzales-Granados Headlines New England Conservatory Fall Digital Concerts

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Running through December, the New England Conservatory is streaming a number of concerts through the institution’s Philharmonia and First Mondays series. The series, which began on Oct. 3, will continue on October 17, with “NEC Philharmonia + Lina Gonzales-Granados: Montgomery, Shostakovich, & Frank.” Featuring string works by the mentioned composers, and conducted by NEC alumna Lina Gonzales-Granados. The next installation, {…}

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Jessye Norman To Deliver Keynote Address At New England Conservatory Commencement

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Famed soprano Jessye Norman is set to give a commencement address at the New England Conservatory on Sunday, May 19, 2019. The legendary artist will provide the keynote address at Jordan Hall in Boston. Norman is no stranger to the commencement scene, having received over 40 honorary doctorate degrees throughout her career. She has also won five Grammy Awards and {…}

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The New School Announces New Leadership at College of Performing Arts & Mannes  

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The New School has announced two senior appointments at the university’s College of Performing Arts. The university said that Stephen Brown-Fried, Vice Dean for Curriculum and Learning of the College of Performing Arts, has been named Executive Dean of the College of Performing Arts, and Bill Gustafson, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for the Mannes School of Music, has been {…}

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Boston Symphony Announces New Musicians for 2025-26 Season

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The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons have announced the appointment of three new musicians for the 2025-26 season. The orchestra announced that Caleb Quillen will be the orchestra’s new principal bass, while BSO third horn Michael Winter has been appointed associate principal horn. Meanwhile, the BSO has announced the appointments of section violins Samuel Andonian and Arianna {…}

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Classical Movements Names New Chief Operating Officer

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Classical Movements has announced that Elisabeth Christensen will be its new Chief Operating Officer starting on July 1, 2024. In her new role, Christensen will join President Neeta Helms in overseeing staff management and HR practices, among many other tasks. Christensen has worked with such organizations as the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, New England Conservatory Preparatory School, and the Crowden Center {…}

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Handel and Haydn Society Announces New Fellowship

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The Handel and Haydn Society has announced the H+H Stone Fellowship, a prestigious fellowship for emerging musicians pursuing careers in period instrument performance of Baroque and Classical music. The new Fellowship will foster the development of early-career musicians whose socio-cultural identities have been historically underrepresented in the field. The fellowship will be possible through a transformative $1 million gift from {…}