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. We take full advantage of New York's abundant learning and performance opportunities, preparing our students to be accomplished and passionate performers, composers and teachers, and imaginative, effective contributors to the arts and society.

Manhattan School of Music takes full advantage of New York's abundant learning and performance opportunities, preparing highly talented students for careers as passionate performers and composers and to be imaginative, effective leaders in the arts. Our students thrive in a supportive atmosphere that encourages excellence, values individuals, and welcomes innovation.

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Audition Requirements

MSM's Center for Career Readiness and Community Impact (CCRCI): The 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, 243 adjunct

Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Jazz Arts (BM, MM, DMA) • Musical Theatre (BM only) • Orchestral Performance (MM, PPD, PS only) • Classical Contemporary Performance (MM only)

Bachelor of Music