Alex Duval, New Violin, Viola, and Cello Instructor
NEMPAC welcomes Kansas City’s own Alex Duval as our newest viola and cello instructor
Alexandra Dietrich
Alexandra Dietrich, originally from Freeport, Maine, is a mezzo-soprano who is being praised for singing with “passion and understanding”. She is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine with a Bachelor’s in Music Performance, and attended the Longy School of Music for her Graduate Performance degree in Opera. Her 2011-2012 began with performing as
A Golden Opportunity
At the end of each year, I like to step back from my daily activities, and reflect on all the things that NEMPAC has done during the past 12 months.
Private Music Instruction (PMI)
Welcome to the North End Music & Performing Arts Center Private Instruction Program! Lessons are available to children and adults of all levels. Need-based 50% scholarships are available. Call 617-227-2270 for rate information, to arrange a trial lesson or to request a scholarship application.
Talent across the board! Students sharing their talents in our Community this Spring…
Nina Finocchiaro, vocalist, sings the National Anthem at the NEAA (North End Athletic Association) opening baseball day, Saturday April 28th, 2012. Nina takes voice lessons at NEMPAC with instructor, Sherri Snow. Ms. Snow comments, “Nina has an exceptional talent…one that she is very humble about. Her voice is powerful, soulful, and confident, one that has the potential to take her
Summer Music Theatre Program July 9th- 20th (Ages 5-15)
Summer Music Theatre Troupe: Week One: July 9 – July 13th Week Two: July 15- July 20th 1 week or 2 week commitment Schedule: Monday- Thursday 9am – 4pm Friday: 9am -1pm, public performance 4pm on The Prado The goal of this summer program is to provide children and teens with training and exposure to
Wizard of OZ presented by Music Theatre Troupe!
NEMPAC’s Children’s Theatre Troupe will perform their spring production of The Wizard of Oz! This performance is FREE and open to the public. Friday, June 15, 2012 6:00pm Boston Harbor Community Church 9 Salutation Street Boston, MA 02113
Upcoming Events
On 5/3 – The Big Apple Circus gave NEMPAC 50 tickets for our Private Music Instruction program, and lined up a question and answer session with the band director right after the 6:30 show. As you can imagine, our 50 tickets went like hotcakes. The Big Apple has offered me $40 tickets for $25 for any
Another Big Week!
On Tuesday, April 24, Guitar Instructor, and Rock Band Instructor Jeremy Sarzana showed off by lining up and playing in 3 different bands at Johnnie’s on the Side. Showed off??? Jeremy is the most humble guy you’ll ever meet, so I’m bragging on his behalf. The 3 groups played what I’m going to call Punk
NEMPAC hosts Carmen Auditions for upcoming Opera Production in June 2012
Carmen Auditions! The North End Music & Performing Arts Center, is holding auditions for a full production of Carmen by Bizet. NEMPAC is looking to cast roles, covers and chorus. There will be at least two performances, as well as a school outreach performance. Auditions: Monday, April 2nd and Tuesday, April 3rd from 6:30pm –
Baubles and Bites, April 3, 2012, A Jewelry Shopping Party to benefit NEMPAC
Ristorante Fiori on Tuesday, April 3rd from 7 to 9 PM ___ It’s time to dig through your jewelry box and do a bit of spring cleaning. Offer your jewelry for a good cause and see if you like something your neighbor just doesn’t wear anymore! All donations are tax deductible. Donors will receive a
An Evening of Chamber Music , March 23rd
NEMPAC Winter Concert Series presents an Evening of Chamber Music on Friday, March 23rd. The concert will begin at 7pm and will last about 50 minutes. This event is open to the public, and we encourage children and families to attend as well. Sarah Glenn, Violin Sam Stapleton, Violin Alex Duval, Viola Emma Stapleton, Cello
Italian Opera Night brings large audience for the opener of 2012 Winter Concert Series
Over 130 audience members joined us for the opening night of our Winter Concert Series at the Old North Church. The audience consisted of members from communities all over Boston and greater Boston, The Classical Meet-up Group, and the NEMPAC parents & students. The level of performance was extraordinary and NEMPAC Concert Series coodinator, Sherri
Dad + Kids + ’80s techno = Awesome
This has to be seen to be truly appreciated. I know I'm not the only one who laughed while watching.
Alexandra Dietrich
Alexandra Dietrich, originally from Freeport, Maine, is a mezzo-soprano who is being praised for singing with “passion and understanding”. She is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine with a Bachelor’s in Music Performance, and attended the Longy School of Music for her Graduate Performance degree in Opera. Her 2011-2012 began with performing as
For the record…
Our Executive Director Becca Griffin had this idea first… though I think she suggested “Hey Ho, Let’s Go” Yeah, sure. These kids are cute, but NEMPAC kids play their own music!
A Golden Opportunity
At the end of each year, I like to step back from my daily activities, and reflect on all the things that NEMPAC has done during the past 12 months.
December Opera Outreach @ the Eliot School
On Friday, December 16th the 4th and 5th graders at the Eliot School were in for a special treat. Opera Singers from the Longy School of Music were featured through NEMPAC’s Music Outreach Program. The opera singers opened the workshop with a performance of the Three Ladies from Mozart’s “Die Zauberfluate” (The Magic Flute). They then led the
Children’s Holiday Recital!
Saturday, December 3rd at the Boston Harbor Community Church (9 Salutation Street, Boston MA 02113) 2pm recital: Students of Sarah Glenn, Rachel Carpentier, & The NEMPAC Music Theater Troupe! 4pm recital: Students of Ben Xia, Xiaolan Ruan, Jeremy Sarzana, Sherri Snow, & Kristian Baverstam This event is FREE and open to the public. Receptions to
Becca Griffin wins NEAD Unsung Hero Award
NEMPAC is proud to recognize our own Executive Director Becca Griffin as this year's recipient of the John Dexter Unsung Hero Award
An Old Man’s Thoughts Of School
Some people ask why I am involved with NEMPAC and where my passions stem from. Let me give you a story.
The Sixes: Stories You Haven’t Heard
You have a story to tell and we're going to let you tell it.
Famous Opera Scores Donated to NEMPAC
One of our private instruction parents, Anne Occhipinti, recently donated Opera scores used by Famous Spanish Opera Singer, Lucrezia Bori. After Bori’s death in 1960, her secretary Grazzini passed the scores to Occhipiati’s grandmother, Ann Gerisch. Gerisch worked for a foundation called the Bagby Foundation which organized benefit concerts to help support retired musicians in their later years. Bori sang
Children & Teens Voice Classes
Voice Classes @ NEMPAC! When: Saturdays 10:30- 11:15am (ages 10-13) / Tuesdays 4:00 – 4:45pm ( ages 7-9)/ Tuesdays 5:00- 5:45pm ( ages 14-16) Beginning in January Who: Children ages 7-9, 10-13, 14-16 What: Children learn the basic techniques of choral and solo singing, introduction to breath exercises, training on how to read sheet music, ear-training, pitch matching, and exploration
