Mannes is dedicated to advancing and supporting the creative and professional role of musicians in a rapidly changing world, integrating rigorous training with real-world experience and cross-disciplinary learning to nurture the next generation of innovative artists. Powered by a remarkable faculty, a creative curriculum and foundational excellence, Mannes prepares students for today's professional world. Here you'll find access to the legendary art and design school, Parsons, as well as the School of Jazz & Contemporary Music and School of Drama, providing a unique balance between the traditional and experimental, all in a highly collaborative and thriving community of musicians.

At Mannes, students engage in mentorship-driven training and collaboration with the artists shaping 21st-century music—the best preparation for a career in today's industry. World-renowned ensembles-in-residence and award-winning faculty help shape students into professional artists through a program anchored in foundational excellence, interdisciplinary innovation, and marquee performing opportunities.

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At Mannes School of Music, students receive exceptional preparation for careers in music by engaging in a highly progressive curriculum to develop their unique artistic voice and explore how to use that voice to engage with the world around them, in and through the arts. In transitioning from student to citizen artist, students benefit from the mentorship and guidance of world-class faculty and supportive administrative staff. The New School's Career Services office helps students build professional networks by fostering connections with alumni, faculty, and employers. It offers an online job board, interview and portfolio workshops, networking opportunities, career fairs, internship support, and other resources.

KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)

Music Faculty: 20 full time, 190 adjunct

Arts Leadership • Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Media studies (including audio and video production) • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion

Undergraduate Programs / Graduate Programs

Additional details: Arts Management and Entrepreneurship; Performer-Composer (MM)

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)

Mannes Prep for students ages 4 to 18 (pre-K through high school)

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