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NEC Concert Artist Joshua Brown, on His Path and Practice

Brown recently talked about what drew him to NEC, in what ways the Conservatory’s Institute for Concert Artists is helping him develop as a musician and a professional, how he approaches concerts and competitions, why he chose the repertoire he did for his upcoming recital, and more.

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2024 Queen Elisabeth Competition Prize Winners Announced

Violinist Joshua Brown won Second Prize along with both audience awards.

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Violinist Joshua Brown wins $100,000 first prize at Beijing’s 2023 Global Music Education League Competition

The violinist’s performance of Brahms Violin Concerto on November 13 won him the top cash prize, the Gold Medal, plus a prize package of performances and management

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Violinist Joshua Brown Receives 2025 Avery Fisher Career Grant

Presented annually, Avery Fisher Career Grants of $25,000 give professional assistance and recognition to talented instrumentalists considered by the Recommendation Board and Executive Committee to have great potential for solo careers.