Join Us For Gunther Schuller's Educational Legacy!

Published on October 7, 2022

Join us for a panel discussion featuring CMA co-chair Hankus Netsky '76, '78 MM, Susan Calkins '83 MM, University of Alberta Professor Michael Frishkopf, and NEC's Wind Ensemble Director Charles Peltz '85 MM.

The program will focus on how Gunther Schuller '78 hon. DM's educational vision made NEC unique among the world's music institutions and how his vision continues to live on forty-five years after he retired from the school's presidency in 1977.

*heavy hor d'oeuvres and libations will be provided
 

Join us in Jordan Hall on November 22, 2022 at 7:30pm for a concert honoring the birthday of Gunther Schuller, born November 22, 1925. Click here to reserve tickets or watch the livestream.


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Gunther Schuller '78 hon. DM

Panelists
Hankus Netsky '76, '78 MM
Susan Calkins '83 MM
Michael Frischkopf
Charles Peltz '85 MM

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