Performances + Events Joy McIntyre ’63 MM
“My experience in the classrooms of New England Conservatory was transformative.”
Joy McIntyre’s extraordinary journey in music was shaped significantly by her time at New England Conservatory and the pivotal support she received through the Emma Eames Scholarship. As a recipient of this prestigious award, Joy pursued her Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance, an experience that laid the foundation for her distinguished career as a leading soprano on the world’s grandest stages.
"The Emma Eames Scholarship enabled me to audition and study German in Munich, a city rich in musical heritage, where I expanded my artistic horizons. Every day was a beautiful adventure,” says Joy. Reflecting on this period, she often credits her overseas experience with defining and broadening her education, offering invaluable insights that she carried throughout her professional life.
Graduating from NEC in 1963, Joy embarked on a career as an opera singer, performing with renowned opera houses across Europe. Her voice resonated in the most prestigious venues, earning her acclaim as a leading soprano over her nineteen-year tenure in Germany and beyond. Later in her career, Joy became a professor at Boston University (now emeritus) and Chair of the Voice Department.
Joy has included a gift for NEC in her will to establish a travel fund for future generations of students. “My experience in the classrooms of New England Conservatory was transformative. So was my time in Munich. My gift will enable the creators and performers of tomorrow to have the same opportunities,” she explains. Joy’s fund will support students who want to travel in order to study, perform research, and audition for musical performances.
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By making a planned gift, you can strengthen NEC and gain financial and tax benefits for you and your family. For more information, please contact Aaron McGarry, Planned Giving Officer, by email or by phone at 617-585-1356.
Real estate can be contributed as an outright gift or to finance a planned gift. Available options include a retained life estate, which allows the donor to continue to use the property for a certain number of years, or for the donor’s lifetime. Other arrangements offer special tax advantages and lifetime income.
Gifts of real estate include undeveloped land, a residence, a vacation home, a farm, or commercial property. NEC requires the donor to bear certain costs when making a real estate gift, such as an appraisal to determine the fair market value. Also, NEC deducts transaction costs from the proceeds of the sale of the property, including the closing costs, title insurance, a survey (if needed), and any taxes due before the gift is completed.
For any questions about gifts of real estate, please contact Abigail Smitka, Assistant Vice President of Major Gifts and Campaigns, at as3628@necmusic.edu or (617) 585-1719.
Many companies support the philanthropic interests of their employees by matching employee contributions to nonprofit organizations like NEC. If your employer offers a matching gift program, you may be able to double or even triple your gift!
For more information on matching gift contributions, please contact Cheryl Fries, Assistant Director of Advancement Operations, at cheryl.fries@necmusic.edu or (617) 585-1373.
Gifts of personal property, such as musical instruments, recordings, and scores provide valuable support for our music education programs. Through the support of in-kind gifts, you can help NEC meet the college’s ongoing need to expand its inventory — and you qualify for a tax deduction.
NEC accepts in-kind donations on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please contact Patricia Kopko, Director of Advancement Operations, by email or phone at 617-585-1225
Friends of NEC may elect to make gifts to commemorate a loved one’s life, birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion. We will gladly notify those you wish to know of any gifts made in their honor.
Contributions in any amount may be directed to The NEC Fund, or to the area of your choice. Please note the name of the person you wish to commemorate when you make your gift.
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To learn more about how you can support NEC, please contact Cheryl Fries, Assistant Director of Advancement Operations, at cheryl.fries@necmusic.edu or (617) 585-1373.
New England Conservatory is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Our non-profit tax ID is 23-7225104.
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