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2025 New England Music Festival
Dates:
July 27 - August 16, 2025
For local student, we have 2 weeks option
*(see in the program fees)
Location:
NEC and surrounding areas, USA
Eligibility:
Students with intermediate to advanced skills in piano, vocal, string, or wind instruments (subject to organizers audition).
program highlight
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Immerse Yourself in the Pinnacle of Global Music Culture
Boston, renowned as a global hub for music education, hosts prestigious institutions like the New England Conservatory and Berklee College of Music.
This summer camp offers participants an unparalleled opportunity to experience Boston’s rich academic and artistic atmosphere, exploring the depth and breadth of international music culture.
02
Engage with Masters:
An Exceptional Learning Journey
World-class music professors and renowned musicians will interact closely with participants, guiding them to achieve the highest levels of musical expression.
One-on-one coaching, group masterclasses, and insightful discussions make this program an unforgettable educational experience.
03
Perform on an
International Stage
Participants will perform at the Tanglewood Music Festival, one of the world’s most celebrated music events.
This prestigious stage attracts global music enthusiasts and professionals, offering students invaluable performance experience and opportunities to interact with world-class musicians.
04
Enhance Competitiveness
for Top Music Schools
The program provides high-value experiences that enhance applications to elite music schools such as Juilliard, Curtis, Berklee, and the New England Conservatory.
Personalized artistic evaluations and letters of recommendation from renowned mentors will help students stand out in the competitive admissions process.
05
Cultural Immersion and
Academic Enrichment
In addition to professional music training, the program includes cultural exploration activities, such as visits to Boston’s historical landmarks and tours of Ivy League campuses like Harvard and MIT.
In addition to professional music training, the program includes cultural exploration activities, such as visits to Boston’s historical landmarks and tours of Ivy League campuses like Harvard and MIT.
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Tailored Learning and Comprehensive Support
Each participant receives a customized learning plan tailored to their abilities and goals.
The program is supported by a dedicated professional team ensuring students’ safety and comfort, with full-service support covering meals, accommodations, and medical care, providing parents with peace of mind.
Eligibility Requirements
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in piano, vocal, string, or wind instruments
(audition required).
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Valid U.S. visa,
Green Card, or citizenship
(visa application assistance provided if needed).
Application Process
1
Submit Application Form
​Complete the online application form and pay a non-refundable application fee of $150.
2
Demonstrate Performance Skills
Submit a 15-minute video showcasing your best musical performance.
3
Evaluation and Admission
Applications will be reviewed by a panel of world-class mentors, with admission decisions issued within 10 business days.
4
Application Deadline
All application materials must be submitted by February 1, 2025.
Program Fees
Total Cost
Local
student:
Original Price: $3,600
merit based scholarship for high school students（local student）
Early bird (paid in full before March 1st): $3,300
Observer Participation Fee: $1,080 per person.
If you wish to arrange additional private lessons, please contact the organizing committee separately.
The duration of private lessons will depend on the artist's availability and the arrangements made by the festival committee (additional fees will apply).
N.B.
Includes
•Professional courses and masterclass fees (combining individual and group instruction)
• Local transportation in Boston and for all camp activities
•Comprehensive international travel insurance and emergency medical services.
•Tickets and participation fees for music performances, including Tanglewood Music Festival.
Excludes
•Round-trip international or domestic airfare to/from Boston.
•Personal expenses for additional activities or shopping.
•Application fee.
Teaching Artists
Who We Are
Hankus Netsky
Professor, New England Conservatory
Field: Klezmer Music, Improvisation, Ethnomusicology
Introduction: He founded and leads the Klezmer Conservatory Band, making significant contributions to the revival of Klezmer music in the United States. His teaching focuses on improvisation and global musical traditions.
Jennifer Elowitch
Professor, New England Conservatory (NEC)
Co-founder, Boston Chamber Music Society.
Field: Violin, Chamber Music
Introduction: Jennifer Elowitch is highly acclaimed for her exceptional violin performances and significant contributions to music education.
Alexander Korsantia
Piano professor, New England Conservatory (NEC)
Field: Piano
Introduction: Alexander Korsantia is a distinguished piano professor at the New England Conservatory (NEC) and a Georgian pianist renowned for his extensive repertoire and exceptional artistry. He has won numerous international piano competition awards, including the Santander International Piano Competition in Spain.
Victor Rosenbaum
Piano professor, New England Conservatory (NEC)
Former chair, NEC Performance Studies Department
Field: Piano, Chamber Music, Music Education
Introduction: Victor Rosenbaum renowned for his profound interpretations of works by Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, and other classical composers. He is a former chair of the NEC Performance Studies Department and has been actively involved in international piano performances and masterclass teaching for many years.
Michael Lewin
Piano professor, New England Conservatory (NEC)
Field: Piano
Introduction: Michael Lewin is a senior professor in the Piano Department at the New England Conservatory (NEC), an internationally acclaimed soloist and chamber musician. His performance style is celebrated for its combination of passion and subtlety. He has won numerous international piano competition awards, including First Prize at the Liszt International Piano Competition.
David Zoffer
Professor,
Jazz Studies Department at the New England Conservatory (NEC)
Field: Jazz, Composition, Piano
Introduction: David Zoffer is a renowned professor in the Jazz Studies Department at the New England Conservatory (NEC), specializing in cross-genre composition and improvisation. His teaching focuses on jazz composition, keyboard techniques, and ensemble leadership. He is also active in the Boston music scene, participating in various musical projects.
Hyun-Ji Kwon
Cello professor, Phillips Exeter Academy
Field: Cello, Chamber Music
Introduction: Hyun-Ji Kwon is a cellist teaching at Phillips Exeter Academy, known for her extensive performance experience and deep understanding of both contemporary and classical cello repertoire. She is a member of the Boston Lyric Opera, Meadowlark Trio,
Echo Bridge Cellos, Convergence Ensemble, and frequently performs with the Boston Ballet
Orchestra, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), and the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra.
Utar Artun
Jazz and contemporary music teacher
the New England Conservatory (NEC).
Field: Jazz, Percussion, Piano, Composition
Introduction: Utar Artun is a versatile musician who teaches jazz and contemporary music at the New England Conservatory (NEC). With a strong background in percussion and composition, he has collaborated with many internationally renowned musicians and released original works.
Miguel Pérez-Espejo Cárdenas
Violin faculty member
at the New England Conservatory
Miguel Pérez-Espejo Cárdenas is recognized as “An extraordinary violinist with an outstanding ability to interpret from the heart” (Aaron Rosand), "a very strong leader, a magnificent soloist, with a beautiful tone, impeccable intonation and rhythm, wonderful musicianship and artistic sensibility”(Stanislaw Skrowaczewski), whose performances have been praised as “extremely impressive of exceptional expressive depth”(Geoffrey Norris, Chief Music Critic, The Daily Telegraph, UK.)
For details, please click：
​https://necmusic.edu/faculty/miguel-perez-espejo-cardenas/
Hsin-Lin Tsai
Violin faculty member
at the New England Conservatory
Hsin-Lin Tsai has concertized as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the U.S, Europe, and Taiwan, and has performed with distinguished musicians that include principal players and members of the Boston Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Montréal, and San Diego Symphony orchestras, and with artists such as Andris Nelsons, John Williams, and Sir Colin Davis. The legendary Yfrah Neaman said of her "I have not heard anyone play with such musicality, emotion, and beautiful sound in the last fifty years."
For details, please click：
Ronald Lowry
principal cellist of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and the Boston Ballet Orchestra
Ronald Lowry is an active performer in many of Boston’s leading musical organizations. Called a “superb cellist” by the Boston Globe’s Richard Dyer, he is the principal cellist of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and the Boston Ballet Orchestra. Former principal cellist of the National Symphony of Costa Rica, the Handel and Haydn Society, and the Harvard Chamber Orchestra, Lowry performs frequently with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and with the Boston Pops.
Taisiya Sokolova
Principal viola of the Gilded Age Orchestra of Newport and Boston Opera Collaborative,
Faculty at Project STEP
Dr. Taisiya Sokolova is a Russian-born violist, soloist, and educator based in Boston. She has performed with orchestras such as the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Milwaukee Symphony, and Camerata Chicago, and collaborated with artists like Andrea Bocelli and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. She holds a DMA from Boston University and degrees from DePaul and Indiana University. Taisiya is also a dedicated teacher, currently on faculty at Project STEP and training in the Suzuki method.
Nazan Nihal
Singer, Songwriter,
Co-founder of Neotolia
Nazan Nihal is a singer and songwriter recognized for her work with the folk-jazz band Neotolia. As lead vocalist, co-arranger, and co-producer, she contributed to the album Rose Lace, which won a Bronze Medal at the Global Music Awards.
In 2017, she released her first solo album Ayrılıklar Öldürmüyor, produced by Tuna VelibaÅŸoÄŸlu of the band SEKSENDÖRT, featuring songs she wrote and composed herself. The album was released by Poll Production on major physical and digital platforms.
Nazan continues to perform with Neotolia, touring regularly in Boston and across North America.
Rebecca Perricone
professional vocalist, actress, and director
Rebecca Perricone is a professional vocalist, actress, and director with extensive experience on Broadway, television, and in repertory theater. She has performed alongside Zero Mostel and Austin Pendleton on Broadway and has recorded albums including Love at Last and Burgundy Brew.
She is also a member of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). She is the former artistic director of Framingham Community Theater. Passionate about connecting people through music and theater, she actively promotes musical theater initiatives at Berklee College of Music.
Charlotte Hu
Piano Professor, Temple University
​Charlotte Hu is a Taiwanese-American concert pianist and piano professor at Temple University. She is the winner of the 2008 Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition and the 2012 Golden Melody Award for Best Classical Album. Known for her poetic and passionate interpretations, she has performed at prestigious venues worldwide, including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, and the Concertgebouw. Hu is the founder of the Philadelphia Young Pianists' Academy (PYPA) and the Yun-Hsiang International Music Festival in Taipei, and is a Steinway Artist actively involved in global music education through masterclasses and artist residencies.
Jia Shi
Field: Piano Performance,
Audition Evaluation
•Director, New England International Music Festival
•Chairperson, Music Teachers National Association Competition(Massachusetts)
•Chairperson, Ruth Davidson & Alice Hamlet International Piano Competition
Tentative
Itinerary
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Itinerary
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Itinerary
July 27
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Arrival in Boston, welcome ceremony, and initial interaction with mentors and peers.
July 28
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Masterclasses begin, with one-on-one and group sessions.
July 30
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Exploration of Boston`s iconic music landmarks (e.g., Symphony Hall and NEC)
August 3
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Dress rehearsals for Tanglewood Music Festival and get into the top international scene.
August 4-6
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Performances at the New England Music festival.​
August 11
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Masterclass Tanglewood
August 12
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Graduation ceremony and presentation of outstanding students
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Recommendation from a professional instructor and a certificate of activity
August 12-16
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visit schools (harvard, Yale, Princeton Julia music college, berklee college of music)
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return
contact us
For more information or any inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us through the following channels:
Phone
Ms. Yang: +86 15521302092 (China)
Mr. Yang: +1 6266238464 (USA)
