
The traditional NEMC Core session is designed for students of intermediate and advanced levels (ages 11-18), offering a comprehensive curriculum that fosters growth in instrumental and vocal proficiency through private lessons, opportunities for chamber music, musical theatre, and weekly solo and ensemble performances. All instruments and voice are eligible to attend.

NEMC’s Chamber Music Concentration allows participants to focus on two to three pieces in the chamber music literature working alongside our dynamic faculty with a focus on instrumental skill development, score reading, the art of active listening, navigating group dynamics, and the development of leadership skills.

The Musical Theatre Concentration combines vocal training, acting and monologue coaching, and dance classes to create well-rounded performers, with options for participants to finish the session fully prepared for collegiate auditions. This concentration offers a unique, holistic, approach to musical theater training and is customized to serve students' individual needs. The curriculum incorporates self-care and prioritizes wellness-based practices.

The Classical Voice Concentration builds foundational elements in classical voice techniques and opera acting. Students work on solo work as well as duets and group pieces. This concentration offers a mutli-faceted apporach to students ready to take the next step in their vocal training.

Composition at Core NEMC invites talented young composers between the ages of 11 and 18 years to partake in a 2 or 4 week long programs that offers innovative opportunities to hone fundamental composition skills in a creative, collaborative environment fostered by world-class composition faculty.