Manhattan School of Music is deeply committed to excellence in education, performance, and creative activity; to the humanity of the School's environment; and to the cultural enrichment of the larger community. A premier international conservatory, MSM inspires and empowers highly talented individuals to realize their potential.

Manhattan School of Music takes full advantage of New York's abundant learning and performance opportunities, preparing students for careers as passionate performers and composers and to be imaginative, effective leaders in the arts.

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Audition Requirements

All applicants who have completed their online application and passed prescreening (if applicable) must audition to be admitted to MSM.

MSM's Center for Career Readiness and Community Impact (CCRCI) staff provides professional career coaching in a supportive environment. In individual sessions, students can explore their goals and create action plans for success.

In addition to career-advancing coursework, the program’s highlights include: a series of arts partnerships with local K–12 schools and memory care facilities; MSM performances for visiting school groups; teaching placements for CCRCI participants; a dynamic calendar of Setting the Stage workshops, resources for current students/alumni (including the Hire A Musician referral service, Private Teacher Directory, and Online Opportunities Board), and one-on-one career advising.

KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)

Music Faculty: 22 full time, 284 adjunct

Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion

Bachelor of Music