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the future of music. made here. Academic Catalog : 2018 / 2019 NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY Founded 1867 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 Phone (617) 585-1100 Fax (617) 262-0500 necmusic.edu Office of Admissions (617) 585-1101 Office of the President (617) 585-1200 Office of the Provost (617) 585-1305 Office of Student Services (617) 585-1310 Office of Financial Aid (617) 585-1110 Business Office (617) 585-1220 The information herein is subject to change and amendment without notice. Edited by Rebecca Teeters, June 2018 For more information, see the Policy Sections found in the NEC Student Handbook and Employee Handbook. NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY IS ACCREDITED BY THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. 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