The New England Conservatory

Name of School:

New England Conservatory

Location:

Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Type of School:

Private, coeducational

Courses/Degrees Offered:

Bachelor's Degree: In woodwinds, brasswinds, strings, percussions and keyboard instruments. Also, jazz studies, composition, improvisation, performance, music history, theory, etc.

Graduate Degree: In woodwinds, brasswinds, strings, percussions, keyboard instrument, jazz studies, contemporary improvisation, vocal pedagogy, historical performance, composition, etc.

The Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees are likewise offered. A complete list of their Fall 2008 course offerings is available here in PDF.

Quick Facts:

Founded in 1867 by Eben Tourjée; it is considered the oldest and leading music conservatory in the U.S.. Students perform in concerts led by reputable conductors. Their library is equipped with video and sound recordings; the conservatory also has an electronic music studio.

In June 2007, Tony Woodcock became NEC's President. Thomas Novak is the current dean of the college.

Website:

More information is available at the New England Conservatory web site