Recognized nationally and internationally as a leader among music schools, New England Conservatory of Music, the only music school in America to be designated a National Historic Landmark, was founded in 1867. New England Conservatory presents more than 600 free concerts each year. Almost every day of the year, NEC offers concerts featuring solo and ensemble performances by faculty, students, and guest artists. Whether you're in the drawing-room intimacy of the Keller Room or the splendid acoustic perfection of NEC's Jordan Hall, expect to enjoy an experience at the center of musical excellence.