An internationally recognized conservatory, Manhattan School of Music prepares musicians to be stewards of the great music tradition and catalytic thinkers who will re-imagine the profession. It is a multicultural institution that values all musical idioms and exploits the possibilities of live performances and technology to expand the reach of the musical arts. Manhattan School of Music's dynamic faculty of teaching artists is committed to the realization of each student's talent and human development.

The School sits at the nexus of New York City's academic and cultural institutions, and while a global innovator in teaching and musical performance, also serves its city through community engagement and arts-in-education programs.