NEC December 2019 Free Holiday Concerts
| Locations: | Multiple see below |
| Hours: | Varies by date & location |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | Free see below |
| Category: | Music & Concerts |
New England Conservatory students and faculty are offering an array of free holiday concerts this December!Many of these free performances are part of NEC's Community Performances and Partnerships fellowship program, which offers performances to the Boston community in a variety of venues and partnerships and provides students with integral skills for a 21st century music career.
Some take place in non-traditional venues like libraries or the Boston Public Market, and some are in Jordan Hall. Either way, what a fun holiday present for NEC to offer all Bostonians!
Holiday Pops at Mechanics Hall
Wed, December 4, 2019 | 12:00pm
Mechanics Hall | 321 Main St. Worcester, MA
Tickets: Free | This concert does not require a ticket. Unreserved seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the concert's start time.
Family-friendly choral and winds concert featuring popular holiday tunes, seasonal sweaters, Santa hats, and a singalong. Featuring NEC Chamber Singers and Symphonic Winds with Navy Band Northeast.
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An Evening of Lessons and Carols
Fri, December 6, 2019 | 7:00pm
Church of the Covenant | 67 Newbury St. Boston, MA
Tickets: Free | This concert does not require a ticket. Unreserved seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the concert's start time.
Conductors Erica J. Washburn and Jonathan Richter lead An Evening of Lessons and Carols featuring the NEC Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, and Brass Ensemble with special guests Tourjee Singers, Back Bay Ringers, and Thomas Handel, organ.
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NEC at the Boston Children's Museum: Holiday Vocal Quartet
Fri, December 6, 2019 | 6:00pm + 7:00pm
Boston Children’s Museum, 308 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
Tickets: This concert is free with museum admission.
A cheerful holiday concert from NEC's Community Performances and Partnerships fellows. Event is free with museum admission! This series of holiday concerts is part of NEC’s trailblazing Community Performances and Partnerships (CPP) Program, which offers performances to the Boston community in a variety of venues and partnerships and provides students with integral skills for a 21st century music career.
ARTISTS
Lizzy Stant, soprano
Andersen White, soprano
Michaela Kelly, soprano
Lucas Coura, alto
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NEC at Old South Meeting House: Holiday Jazz Quartet
Sat, December 7, 2019 | 11:30am
Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St. Boston
Tickets: Free
This concert does not require a ticket. Unreserved seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the concert's start time
A cheerful holiday concert from NEC's Community Performances and Partnerships fellows. This series of holiday concerts is part of NEC’s trailblazing Community Performances and Partnerships (CPP) Program, which offers performances to the Boston community in a variety of venues and partnerships and provides students with integral skills for a 21st century music career.
ARTISTS
Ester Weisnerova, voice
Ian Buss, saxophone
Chris Worden, bass
Seulah Reiss, piano
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Into the Holidays with Chamber Singers, Symphonic Winds, and Navy Band Northeast
Mon, December 9, 2019 | 7:30pm
New England Conservatory: Jordan Hall | 290 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA
Tickets: Free with RSVP
It's a holiday celebration at NEC! This family-friendly choral and winds concert featuring popular holiday tunes, seasonal sweaters, Santa hats, and a singalong. Join us for a festive evening featuring the NEC Chamber Singers, NEC Symphonic Winds, and Navy Band Northeast, led by conductors Erica Washburn, William Drury, and Lt. Joel Borrelli-Boudreau.
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NEC at the Boston Public Library: Holiday String Quartet
Thu, December 12, 2019 | 2:00pm
Boston Public Library Copley Square, 700 Boylston St. Boston
Tickets: Free
This concert does not require a ticket. Unreserved seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the concert's start time.
A cheerful holiday concert from NEC's Community Performances and Partnerships fellows. This performance is part of the Never Too Late Series at the Boston Public Library. The Never Too Late Group is one of the country’s oldest, continuously running groups for seniors. For over 60 years, it has provided a setting for seniors to gather together and enjoy with their friends a wide variety of unique programs that are entertaining and culturally enriching.
This series of holiday concerts is part of NEC’s trailblazing Community Performances and Partnerships (CPP) Program, which offers performances to the Boston community in a variety of venues and partnerships and provides students with integral skills for a 21st century music career.
ARTISTS
Jeein Kim, violin
Isabelle Durrenberger, violin
Halam Kim, viola
Jasmine Pai, cello
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NEC at the Parker Hill Branch Library: Holiday Jazz Ensemble
Thu, December 12, 2019 | 6:00pm
Parker Hill Branch Library | 1497 Tremont St, Roxbury Crossing, Boston
Ticket: Free
This concert does not require a ticket. Unreserved seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the concert's start time.
A cheerful holiday concert from NEC's Community Performances and Partnerships fellows. This series of holiday concerts is part of NEC’s trailblazing Community Performances and Partnerships (CPP) Program, which offers performances to the Boston community in a variety of venues and partnerships and provides students with integral skills for a 21st century music career.
ARTISTS
Isaac Dubow, trumpet
Caleb Smith, trombone
Joe Powers, piano
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NEC at the Boston Public Market: Holiday Jazz Trio
Sun, December 15, 2019 | 12:00pm
Boston Public Market | 100 Hanover St. Boston, MA
Tickets: Free | This concert does not require a ticket. Unreserved seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the concert's start time.
A cheerful holiday concert from NEC's Community Performances and Partnerships fellows. This series of holiday concerts is part of NEC’s trailblazing Community Performances and Partnerships (CPP) Program, which offers performances to the Boston community in a variety of venues and partnerships and provides students with integral skills for a 21st century music career.
ARTISTS
Erika Hallenbeck, voice
Joey Rosin, alto saxophone
Pritesh Walia, guitar
Looking for more holiday events in Boston? Visit our guide to winter fun for families in the Greater Boston area.
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Most performances are free | some venues require RSVP, or are included with venue admission
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| Boston | --- | map | Church of the Covenant | 67 Newbury St., Boston, MA |
| Boston | --- | map | Boston Children’s Museum, Boston, MA, 02210 |
| Boston | --- | map | Old South Meeting House | 310 Washington Street, Boston, MA |
| Boston | --- | map | NEC Jordan Hall | 290 Huntington Ave. ,, Boston, MA |
| Boston | --- | map | Boston Public Library Copley Square, 700 Boylston St. , Boston, MA |
| Worcester | --- | map | Mechanics Hall | 321 Main St., Worcester, MA |
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