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Accepting applications for September 2016 and February 2017 enrollment.
Find items made by artisans trained at NBSS and high-quality hand tools.
Once a year NBSS opens its doors for an insider's look at the talented community and traditional training methods that have earned the School its international reputation for excellence. All are welcome, and admission is completely free.
Learn MoreIt’s hard to miss the pianos currently dotting street corners in Boston – brightly painted and often the center of clusters of people talking, laughing, and of course, playing music. The people who tune, maintain, and care for these communal instruments, however, are almost invisible.
Learn MorePlayer feedback must guide making says Roman Barnas, the head of the violin making and repair department at NBSS.
Learn More“Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, and skillful execution. It represents the wise choice of many alternatives.” Unknown author, circa 1885NBSS has long prided itself on upholding the principles and practices of the craftsmanship tradition and on its dedication to the highest quality work. This past year, this concept of, and dedication to, fine craftsmanship was extended to the administration of the School. It was formally codified in the Strategic Plan 2016–2020, which was finalized and approved at the June 2015 Board meeting. Learn More
