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New England Conservatory of Muisc

Overview

Region

Boston,

Massachusetts,

United States

Faculty

Jessica Zhou

Program summary

The harp program at New England Conservatory is open to undergraduate and graduate students. The harp faculty at NEC includes Jessica Zhou, principal harpist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Franziska Huhn, a champion of contemporary music written for the instrument. Students in NEC’s harp studio perform regularly and have opportunities to collaborate with peers across genres and styles.

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program details

Type of school

Conservatory

Music and arts degrees offered

  • Bachelor of Music
  • Master of Music
  • Doctor of Musical Arts
  • Artist Diploma or Certificate
  • Performance Diploma or Certificate
  • Professional Studies Certificate

Lessons available for non-majors?

No

Harp minor offered?

No

Number of school harps

5

Space provided for personal harps?

Yes

more about this program

This program is best suited for students who:

"thrive in a small studio"

What sets this program apart from others is:

"its numerous performance opportunities"

Students who graduate from this program go on to:

"perform, teach, and create new career paths"

The three words that best describe this school's environment are:

"supportive, inspiring, and imaginative"

Additional info

New England Conservatory and the Boston Symphony Orchestra recently announced the BSO x NEC Alliance, which formalizes and expands on the artistic collaboration between these two iconic institutions. This first-of-its-kind alliance between a major symphony orchestra and a leading conservatory will create new opportunities for students to develop their talents and collaborate with world-class musicians across diverse settings.

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