Manhattan School of Music's special programs offer a number of unique learning opportunities beyond our general academic curriculum. These programs enable you to enrich your musical training experience and develop new perspectives on the performing arts.

Conducting Seminar With Kurt Masur

A weeklong program of intensive direct instruction for young conductors selected by Kurt Masur, the Conducting Seminar gives student conductors the opportunity to conduct the Manhattan School of Music Symphony Orchestra in a master-class format, with post-rehearsal discussion and critique from Maestro Masur. The seminar culminates with a public concert.
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Outreach / Engagement

Manhattan School of Music continually seeks funding for these important outreach initiatives, from sponsoring a summer camper to underwriting a year of instrumental lessons in a New York City public school.
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The 2011-2012 season also brings several new special programs.

Robert Mann String Quartet Institute

Six of North America’s most promising young string quartets, personally chosen by Mr. Mann, will take part in a series of master classes to be taught by Robert Mann in this Institute's inaugural year.
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MSM Sunday

Manhattan School of Music now offers private lessons, geared to each student’s individual level. No audition required.
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Jazz Institute at Manhattan School of Music 

A total of 15 students will be selected from a pool of newly admitted Jazz Arts Bachelor of Music and Master of Music students to become Fellows of the Jazz Institute.
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