Alumni Spotlight: National Giving Month

Published on June 8, 2022

December is National Giving Month, and we would like to celebrate and honor our NEC alumni who dedicate their time by giving back to their communities.

Several alumni share how their time at NEC shaped their journey and ignited their passion for wanting to make a difference in the world.

Arthur Houle '82 MM
Festival for Creative Pianists
Founder & Artistic Director
Major: Piano Performance

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Diane Katzenberg Braun '01 MM
Music Street
Artistic Director
Major: Collaborative Piano

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Ashleigh Gordon '08 MM
Castle of our Skins
Artistic/Executive Director & Violist
Major: Viola Performance

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 Adam Levin '08 MM
Kithara Project Inc.
Co-Founder
Major: Guitar Performance

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Amanda Ekery '18 MM 
El Paso Jazz Girls
Founder & Director
Major: Jazz Performance

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Emily Eng '18 MM
Lift Music Fund
Founder & Executive Director
Major: Conducting

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