Voice, Instrumental Performance, Jazz, and Composition
Voice, Instrumental Performance, Jazz, Composition, Accompanying, Orchestral Performance, and Contemporary Performance
Voice, Instrumental Performance, Jazz, Composition, and Accompanying
A one-year certificate program for students with a Master’s degree who wish to pursue instrumental or vocal study on an advanced level for competitions, auditions, or career-entry positions
A one-year course of study for students whose performance level meets the highest international standards
Manhattan School of Music’s faculty is made up of members of New York City’s leading performing institutions--the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra--as well as acclaimed soloists, chamber musicians, and jazz artists.
Manhattan School of Music, on Broadway and 122nd Street, shares its upper Manhattan neighborhood with Columbia University, Barnard College, Columbia Teachers College, Bank Street College, the International House, Union and Jewish theological seminaries, and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
22 classrooms 104 practice rooms 9 performance spaces 400-bed residence hall
700 performances per year, including fully-staged operas, orchestral concerts, student and faculty recitals, master classes, jazz concerts on-site and at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Approximate, Fall 2011
402 undergraduate students 453 non-doctoral graduate students 71 doctoral students 813 classical majors; 113 jazz majors 488 female; 438 male
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A highly competitive and professional Saturday music program dedicated to the musical and personal growth of talented young musicians ages 5-18. The Precollege enrolls approximately 450 students from around the tri-state area and beyond, under the guidance of some 150 Artist Teachers. Typical program of study includes a 60-minute private lesson, classes in theory and ear training, performance classes including large and small ensembles, and various elective classes. Students can participate in five orchestras, six choirs, and numerous chamber ensembles and jazz ensembles. Precollege Division at MSM >
Manhattan School of Music's special programs offer a number of unique learning opportunities beyond our general academic curriculum.
MSM has a range of Orchestral, Jazz, Contemporary, Wind, and Vocal Performance student ensembles
Manhattan School of Music’s alumni are active in every aspect of contemporary musical life. Many are among the most distinguished artists performing in concert halls, opera houses, and on jazz stages throughout the world today.