Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Robert Webber’s organization
Jun 9, 2022·BoardMeeting
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The document primarily records a memorial event, the "Robert Cogan Memorial Concert," held to celebrate the life and impact of Robert Cogan, who passed away in August at the age of 91. The event included acknowledgments of faculty members and committees involved in the concert's organization. A key segment involved sharing a tribute video and a letter written by a colleague to Mr. Cogan shortly before his passing. The letter highlighted Mr. Cogan's extensive contributions over 50 years to the New England Conservatory (NEC), his commitment to expanding the musical perspective to include global music and women composers, and his enduring passion for learning, citing his recent reading in astrophysics and quantum physics. The daughter of Robert Cogan also spoke, sharing personal anecdotes and emphasizing her father's influence and intellectual curiosity.
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The document appears to be the metadata and partial transcript for a performance titled "Perkin Opera Scenes II" featuring works by Handel, Hoiby, Gounod, Offenbach, et al. Key discussions included welcoming the audience, thanking the performers, and announcing order changes in the program for two pieces, 'Zamira and Lantern' (flipped) and 'Antigone' and 'The Daughter of the Regiment' (also flipped). Special acknowledgments were made to Marjorie Miriam Merriman, composer of the scene 'Antigone,' and to Michael Strauss, who was retiring after 22 years of service since the Nixon administration, marking his last public performance with the opera department. The speaker expressed pride in the large and extraordinary group of singers.
Sep 9, 2020·BoardMeeting
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Nec Convocation
The document records the 2020 Convocation, which was the first virtual convocation. Key topics included welcoming the community (both in-person and remote attendees), acknowledging the dynamic year ahead due to the pandemic, the presidential election, and Tom Brady changing teams. The event featured the introduction of the Torgie recipient, Juliet Caughey, and an outline of the award criteria based on musicianship, scholarship, and enterprise. There was a presentation on the Presidential Scholar Awards and Presidential Distinction Awards for incoming students. Additionally, the history and purpose of the Presser Foundation awards, including the Graduate Music Award (to Lavelle Blackwell) and the Undergraduate Scholar Award (to Robert Bowie), were discussed. The event also featured welcoming new college faculty members for the 2021 academic year across various departments (Piano, Jazz Studies, Music History, Music Theory, Composition, Contemporary Improvisation, and CI Department) and student performances. The President's address focused on setting intentions for the year amid challenges like the pandemic and racial injustice, emphasizing music's role in promoting humanity, creativity, and connection. The event concluded with the ringing of the Showa bell, symbolizing the interconnected communities of NEC.
Dec 15, 2025·StrategicPlan
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New England Conservatory Campaign
This document outlines the 'Campaign for the Future of Music Education' by the New England Conservatory, a strategic initiative aimed at revolutionizing music education and expanding the potential of musicians. The campaign is supported by four pillars: Endowment, The NEC Fund, Capital Investment, and Planned Giving. Its bold vision includes transforming music education, sustaining an iconic campus, expanding access to music education, cultivating artistic excellence, and unlocking boundless potential. Key strategies involve attracting and retaining faculty, advancing student opportunities through scholarships, expanding community reach, reimagining the role of the teaching performer, fostering innovative teaching and learning, and launching exceptional careers.
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