Professional Piano Trio Program
As part of its commitment to chamber music, NEC offers the Professional Piano Trio Training Program. Piano trios that demonstrate the ability and commitment to achieve a professional career are eligible for this intensive course of study within any of the existing NEC graduate degrees, including Graduate Diploma and the Master of Music (providing they meet any qualifying degree requirements for those degree or diploma programs). In addition to the individual degree requirements, ensembles will perform in a variety of community and outreach concerts. The goal of the program is to promote the vitality and importance of chamber music in the community, assist in career development, and provide the highest level of musical education. Participants in this program will normally be in residency for two years at NEC, during which, each trio member will receive a full-tuition scholarship and a generous living stipend for up to four semesters of full-time study. Applicants must be part of an existing piano trio, not individuals or members of other chamber music groups.