Set in one of the world's greatest cities, Manhattan School of
Music has contributed to the vibrant culture of New York City for
over 85 years. It is one of the premier private music conservatories
in the nation, with nearly 275 faculty members dedicated to shaping
over 800 students from 40 countries into world-class musicians.
We offer degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate,
and doctoral levels, with majors in all orchestral instruments,
voice, piano, accompanying, composition, saxophone, guitar, organ,
conducting, and jazz. All our programs are founded on strong faculty/student
relationships. Our Precollege Division instructs pre-college-age
children and young adults on Saturdays and our various special programs
offer interesting and unique ways to learn about music in a variety
of formats.
While it is the mission of all fine music conservatories to develop
talents and refine skills, Manhattan School of Music has a unique
combination of strengths that make it an exceptional place from
which to launch a career. We believe there is no better preparation
for a professional career than to surround students with opportunities
to create and perform as well as experience performances of the
highest caliber. At Manhattan School of Music, performance is not
simply a goal for students; it is already an integral part of their
lives. With over 400 concerts, recitals, and master classes each
year, the School resonates with the energy of working musicians.
With extensive performance opportunities on campus and the chance
to freelance and begin to develop a network of professional contacts,
students are encouraged to think and function as professional musicians
while they are still in school. It is this powerful convergence
of unmatched opportunity and rigorous training that gives our students
the best chance to go as far as their talent, intelligence, and
determination will take them.
- To download and view a copy of our current Viewbook, click
here.
- To download and view a copy of the 2009–2010 Course Catalog
click here.
Manhattan School of Music is located at the northwest corner of
Broadway and 122nd Street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The
main entrance is on 122nd Street (the street address is 601 West
122nd Street). For directions, click
here.
