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Student Philanthropy Program



Join together with your fellow students and become involved in the advancement of Manhattan School of Music in a new and ground-breaking program.

WHY

  • Strengthen the School in a group and community effort.
  • Learn first-hand about raising money for artistic projects —
    knowledge vital to your career.
  • Interact with supporters of MSM who are professionals in many fields.
  • Get early access to a network of thousands of alumni.
  • Enhance the value of your Manhattan degree.

HOW

Attend special workshops for students about fundraising for your projects

Workshops are scheduled each year, created specially for students, that addressed questions about cultivating donors, organizations, and foundations for special projects.
Read a message and overview of the External Affairs Department >
Read about Alumni Affairs events and activities >

Become a Student Ambassador

One way you can help your School is to assist us in hosting special events. Our patrons, guests, and alumni love meeting students. You and the future success of your career are the reasons they give to MSM. Let us know if you would like to be a greeter or helper at one of our events. If you prefer to work behind-the-scenes, that’s just as helpful.
Download an Interest Form >

Participate in our "Thank-a-Thon” this spring

Stop by a table in the lobby and write a thank you note to one of our donors. More info coming soon.

Graduating Students

Register early for the Alumni Online Community. The Online Alumni Community includes a password-protected Directory that's completely searchable and an online Class Notes page. We are offering graduating student the opportunity to register before they graduate for this free service. All you need to do to take advantage of all the community has to offer is to proceed through the registration process to establish a User ID and password.
Get instructions on registering on our Alumni Directories page >

Join the FRIENDS CIRCLE to show gratitude for your education.
You’ll also receive benefits including continued Library borrowing privileges after graduation.
Read more about the Friends Circle >

WHO

Our Leadership Team currently includes faculty, current students, and alumni.

Faculty

Phillip Kawin (MSM ’85), Maitland Peters, and
Karen Beardsley-Peters (MSM ’81)

Administration

President Robert Sirota, Vice President Susan Ebersole,
Director of Alumni Affairs John Blanchard,
Assistant Director of Development Suzanne Altshuler

Alumni Council

Brenda Earle (MSM ’04), Jackie Venable (MSM ’81),
and Justin Bischof (MSM ’90, ’92, ’98)

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