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NEMPAC Hosts Diversity & Leadership Workshop with Panelist Q&A June 11

Join the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) on Thursday, June 11 via Zoom from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a meaningful conversation and discussion on “Diversity and Leadership in the Arts.“ This workshop, part of NEMPAC’s “Ask an Expert Series,” will address the role diversity plays in our institutions and art Read More…

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Opera on the Streets Highlights Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville”

Throughout the pandemic, the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) hit a chord, literally, with its balcony opera performances on the Tresca 77 balcony. As the neighborhood gradually reopens, the opera singers brought their talents this weekend to the streets with “Pop-Up Opera: In the Streets of Boston’s Little Italy” showcasing highlights from Read More…

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NEMPAC Presents Pop-Up Opera Project in the Streets of Boston’s Little Italy

The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) has announced a trio of singers will perform selections of “Il barbiere di Siviglia” at surprise outdoor venues in the North End on Saturday, June 6. The pop-up opera will take Rossini’s The Barber of Seville to the streets of the North End on June 6 Read More…

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NEMPAC Moves 2020 Perform-a-thon Online to Benefit Music Scholarships

The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) will host its sixth annual Perform-a-thon for music scholarships and educational programs on Saturday, May 30, ALL DAY online through Zoom. For their Perform-a-thon, NEMPAC will schedule back-to-back performances throughout the entire day and are encouraging every student to participate. Using the same platform as our Read More…

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North End Music & Performing Arts Center “Ask an Expert Series” & Performer Interview

As part of the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC)’s livestream programming during this time of social distancing due to COVID-19, NEMPAC has launched their “Ask an Expert” Series. This week, local composers answer questions about their creative process and the unique challenges of being a successful composer in their chosen genre. NEMPAC’s Heather and Read More…

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North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) Faculty Interview & Virtual Programs May 19–22

The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is hosting free and tuition-based livestream programming during this time of social distancing due to COVID-19. See the schedule for the week of May 18th below. Follow NEMPAC on Instagram to join the live Instagram classes (marked with the colorful camera icon) and email Education Programs Director Allie Carufel to Read More…

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Balcony Opera Continues on Saturdays

The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) has announced the continuation of “The Joy of Music,” a socially distanced concert series, in collaboration with Tresca, every Saturday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. NEMPAC joined with Tresca last weekend to bring opera from Ray Bourque’s Table 77 balcony in Boston’s North End. The move to lift Read More…

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NEMPAC Announces 2020 Spring Online Programs

The North End Music & Performance Center (NEMPAC) has announced its new 2020 Spring online programs for children and adults. From song writing and storytelling, to learning about and jamming to your favorite divas and divos from the Great White Way, and to ukulele strumming for the adults, their programs promise to provide a dynamic Read More…

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North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) Teacher Appreciation Week [Videos]

The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) community shared their warmth and appreciation between students and faculty during last week’s Teacher Appreciation Week. Students expressed their gratitude to instructors through the mash-up video above. NEMPAC faculty responded with their own heartfelt words in the video below. NEMPAC’s weekly open mic night continues to bring Read More…

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North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) Faculty Interview & Virtual Programs May 12–15

The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is hosting free and tuition-based livestream programming during this time of social distancing due to COVID-19. See the schedule for the week of May 11th below. Follow NEMPAC on Instagram to join the live Instagram classes (marked with the colorful camera icon) and email Education Programs Director Allie Carufel to Read More…

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Opera From the Balcony in Boston’s North End [Video]

Taking a cue from when they sang opera from balconies during the COVID-19 quarantine in Italy, the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) joined with Tresca to bring opera from Ray Bourque’s Table 77 balcony in Boston’s North End. Performing on Sunday, Mother’s Day, were soprano Carina DiGianfilippo who sings internationally and tenor Fran Rogers Read More…

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NEMPAC to Host Special Faculty Open Mic Night in Honor of Teacher Appreciation Week

On Friday, May 8th at 6 p.m. the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) will host its free open mic night as a special faculty edition! This event will be emceed by Allie Meek-Carufel, Educational Programs Director & Music Theatre Instructor via Zoom.  There will be 10+ professional, talented faculty performers ranging from Read More…