Reunion Weekend Is Almost Here!

Over 150 people have already signed up to participate in Reunion Weekend! Beethoven will be there...will you?

We're anxiously awaiting your arrival! With less than a week to go before Reunion begins there is still time to sign up for weekend activities.

We hope you'll join us for the celebration!

NEC Night at the Pops – Pre-Reunion Event

A Natural Approach: Two Alumnae Photographers

Jeannine Desmarais Hanson ’53, ’71, ’73 M.M., Piano Performance & Carol Ann Procter ’63, ’65 M.M., Cello Performance

Discover the fascination that these two alumnae photographers share for the natural world through their pictures at this exhibition.

Tourjée Society Luncheon (by invitation only)

For those who have included NEC in their estate plans.

Reunion Registration

Pick up tickets, materials, and the information you’ll need for Reunion Weekend.

NEC Club Cabaret
Join the club and experience the gargantuan flavor of NEC's diverse musical styles in these bite-sized alumni performances. Program includes performances by WAITIKI with Randy Wong '03 and Helen Liu '03 M.M., '04 G.D., Rhythmic Prophecies with Zaccai Curtis '03, ’05 G.D., Colleen Bryant '03 M.M., Eric Hofbauer ’98 M.M., Chris Chalfant '88 M.M., Jessica Ryder '73, '75 M.M., Jennifer Johnson ’68, and Peter Gharibian ’63, ’65 M.M.!

Artistic direction by Eric Hofbauer '98 M.M.

Dennis Sullivan '79 hosts this fun-filled evening.  

*Includes 2 drink tickets.

Dominique Eade '82, '89 A.D.
performing at NEC Club Cabaret 2007

Reunion Registration

Pick up tickets, materials, and the information you’ll need for Reunion Weekend.

*Admits you to all Saturday programs

A Natural Approach: Two Alumnae Photographers

Jeannine Desmarais Hanson ’53, ’71, ’73 M.M., Piano Performance & Carol Ann Procter ’63, ’65 M.M., Cello Performance

Discover the fascination that these two alumnae photographers share for the natural world through their pictures at this exhibition.

Continental Breakfast

Jordan Hall,

The Mutual Benefits of Planned Giving

Paul Levinson demystifies planned giving. Learn how your gift helps you and NEC. Introduction by Jeffery Williams ’78.

Williams Hall

Un Nuevo Dia: Puerto Rico’s First Female Music Critic

Sylvia de Iglesias Lamoutte ’58, ’60 M.M., Piano Performance

In 1985, Sylvia Lamoutte joined Puerto Rico’s leading newspaper, El Nuevo Dia, as the island’s first female music critic. Join our presenter as she draws on music reviews from the 20th century to illustrate the challenges music criticism faces in Puerto Rico today.

Conversations with Frank Battisti

For over 30 years, founder and conductor of NEC's Wind Ensemble, Frank Battisti, has championed music for winds in America. The leading ensemble of its kind, NECWE amassed a sizable portfolio of premiere performances and recordings under Battisti's baton. Join this year's Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for a special opportunity to have your questions about music and life answered from Frank’s unique and thoughtful perspective.

Williams Hall Lobby

Lunch

Join presenters and alumni for an informal boxed lunch or

go off on your own and revisit your favorite local restaurant.

Open Rehearsal with Frank Battisti
Bring your instrument or just your ears! Join Frank Battisti for this two-hour open rehearsal of your Wind Ensemble favorites including: Holst, Suites in F and E-flat, Grainger, Lincolnshire Posey, and Persichetti, Symphony.


If you have not already pre-registered, please indicate your instrument and section on the registration form.

Campus Tour

Jordan Hall got a face lift, the entrance has moved and it’s now wheelchair accessible! Find out what else has evolved on NEC’s campus since you were last here, and revisit those sacred spaces that will never seem to change. Get the inside scoop on today’s NEC on this campus tour with a current student as your guide.

Circle of Life

Carole Haber ’83 M.M., Vocal Performance, NEC Voice Faculty

Carole Haber leads you on a journey through her career from her student days in Room 220 at NEC, to the present, where she teaches a new generation of voice students in the very same studio. Join Carole as she uncovers the roadblocks, challenges and successes she's met along the way.

Disciplined Virtuosity:

The Active and Versatile Career of a Solo Violinist

Joanna Kurkowicz ’98 A.D., Violin Performance

Join award-winning violinist Joanna Kurkowicz for a glimpse into the life of this recitalist, chamber musician, concertmistress and teacher with a special performance of Brahms’s Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major (Op. 78) accompanied by Gloria Chien ’99, ’01 M.M., ’04 D.M.A.

Pay Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain: The Wizard of Orchestration

William David Brohn ’58 M.M., Composition

You won’t need a yellow-brick road to lead you to this wizard of orchestration. Join Tony-award winning Broadway orchestrator Bill Brohn as he shares some “Wicked” good stories and highlights from his career.

Open Sing with Amelia LeClair ’03 M.M., Choral Conducting

Don’t be shy! Join Amy as she leads NEC alumni, students, and friends in this community-friendly open sing. Accompanied by Eliko Akahori ’98 M.M. Selections will include: Barber, Agnus Dei, Copland, 4 Motets, Lauridsen, O Magnum Mysterium, Barber, The Coolin’, Bernstein, Make Our Garden Grow.

All are welcome!

Music will be provided. Please indicate your voice part on the registration form.

Alumni, Faculty & Friends Reception

Mingle with alumni, faculty and friends of NEC at this cocktail reception.

Commencement Concert

A Natural Approach: Two Alumnae Photographers

Jeannine Desmarais Hanson ’53, ’71, ’73 M.M., Piano Performance & Carol Ann Procter ’63, ’65 M.M., Cello Performance

Discover the fascination that these two alumnae photographers share for the natural world through their pictures at this exhibition.

Alumni Awards Luncheon Registration

Enjoy a mimosa with friends as you register for this long-standing NEC tradition.

Alumni Awards Luncheon

Join seven decades of NEC alumni as we celebrate our award recipients.

Lifetime Achievement Award:

Frank Battisti

Outstanding Alumni Award:

William David Brohn ’58 M.M.

Sylvia Lamoutte ’58, ’60 M.M.

Carole Haber ’83 M.M.

Joanna Kurkowicz ’98 A.D.

Remarks by NEC’s President Tony Woodcock and

NEC Alumni Council President Robert Farrell ’72.

Alumni Awards Luncheon 2007. 2008 OAA recipient
William David Brohn '58 M.M., with NEC's President,
Tony Woodcock and cellist Yo-Yo Ma '92 Hon. D.M.

NEC’s 137th Commencement Ceremony

Reunion Class Marshals:

Salvatore Bartolotti ’58, ’62 M.M.

Carol McKeen ’83 M.M.