NEC Alumni Newsletter: December 2024

Published on December 5, 2024
 
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Randy Wong ’03

Hawaii-born and raised, Randy Wong is a distinctive voice within the arts administration and musical communities, and is one of the few Asian-American Executive Directors of an orchestra in the United States. He is an official member and thought influencer of the invitation-only Forbes Nonprofit Council, where he shares his insights on arts education and youth development.
 
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The 2025 Alumni Award
 
The 2025 EM Alumni Award, sponsored by the Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Alumni Engagement teams, provides funding and support for the aspiring projects of NEC alumni. Granted annually to NEC graduates, the award includes a $1,500 stipend, along with project consulting from the Entrepreneurial Musicianship team.

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
 
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CPP Alumni 20-year Longitudinal Study
 
As CPP nears the end of celebrating its 20th anniversary, we are delighted to share a research paper that explores the impact of the CPP program on NEC alumni and their communities. NEC has been fortunate to have the opportunity to embark over the last two years on a 20-year longitudinal Study of CPP Alumni, building upon the work of an earlier ten-year study that followed the careers and community impact of NEC alumni.
 
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Our Adult Education programs are designed to inspire, challenge, and ignite your passion for music and the performing arts in a vibrant community of like-minded people. With a legacy of excellence spanning more than 150 years, NEC enables you to explore a diverse range of courses, workshops, and learning opportunities tailored to your unique interests and goals.

Interested in learning more about Adult Education at NEC? Complete the below interest form to get in touch with a member of our team and determine the right program for you.
 
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Other news

Meira Warshauer '74, '76 MM, '80 MM Wins 2024 American Prize Charles Ives Award

December 4, 2024
Composer Meira Warshauer '74, '76 MM, '80 MM has received the 2024 American Prize Charles Ives Award in Chamber Music for her work Ocean Calling, a trilogy for two pianos. Released by Navona Records, the albums Waves and Currents, From the Depths, and The Giant Blue, highlight the ocean’s majesty and the urgent need for its preservation, featuring pianists Phillip Bush and Elizabeth Loparits.Meira

Sir Frank London ’80 Releases Top Jazz Album of 2024

December 6, 2024
GRAMMY-winning trumpeter and composer Sir Frank London ‘80, knighted for his contributions to multicultural music in Hungary, has released four new recordings. Of these recordings, Spirit Stronger Than Blood by Frank's group The Elders, has been named one of The New York Times’ Top Ten Jazz Releases of the Year.A founding member of The Klezmatics and Hasidic New Wave, Frank has performed on over 1