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As one of the largest private conservatories in the United States,
Manhattan School of Music is dedicated to providing the highest
possible caliber of musical and educational training for exceptional
young musicians from around the world. The School’s mission
is to produce mature, responsible adults who are committed to utilizing
the power of music to improve the quality of life in contemporary
society. The College awards bachelor’s, master’s and
doctor of musical arts degrees to deserving candidates in the fields
of classical music and jazz. In both fields we offer instrumental
and vocal disciplines as well as composition. The Precollege Division
trains 500 children ages 5 – 18 on Saturday’s throughout
the academic year. This effort is costly and, therefore, Manhattan
School of Music relies on friends, alumni, and music lovers to assist
in meeting the financial needs of the institution.
Financial support makes a very big difference to Manhattan School
of Music. It enables the School to meet the needs of a world-class
conservatory. In today’s challenging economy, a gift to Manhattan
School of Music makes the difference by enabling a student to receive
a well-deserved, much-needed scholarship or provide programmatic
support that will enrich the students’ academic and musical
understanding.
The nature of music education is based upon one artist passing
his or her artistry on to the next generation, thus resulting in
many hours of private instruction and the need for an extensive
faculty. All of this makes music education expensive. Your contribution
provides the scholarship funds necessary for students to take advantage
of a superb teacher-artist faculty in both the College and Precollege
Divisions. In addition, Manhattan School of Music wishes to significantly
improve its physical facilities. The newest and most visible manifestation
is the G. Chris and SungEun Andersen Hall, a new 19-story facility
that allows us to provide housing and practice space. The new building
will have additional recital space, a state of the art library,
and expanded video-conferencing facilities. We also refurbished
the Gordon K. and Harriet Greenfield Hall (formerly Hubbard Recital
Hall).
Gifts can be made to Manhattan School of Music to the Annual
Fund and the Endowment Fund.
Manhattan School of Music also encourages corporate
matching gifts. The School provides many methods for making
your gift to the School. Institutional gifts provide a major source
of funding through national and state government programs, private
foundations and corporations. Manhattan School of Music receives
support through these entities that enriches its programs and aids
in its scholarship efforts. Deciding what to give, when to give
it and how to shape that gift is just as important a part of supporting
Manhattan School of Music. Through effective estate
planning you can also help the School plan for tomorrow.
Donors may make a general contribution which supports the School’s
annual operating budget, or make a gift which is designated for
a specific purpose or existing fund at the School. Whichever you
choose, the staff in the development office will be pleased to assist
you so that your gift meets both the needs of the School and your
wishes.
Your gift to Manhattan School of Music, regardless of the amount,
is a way to assure that Manhattan School of Music continues to meet
its goal of providing superior music education to talented students.
The Department of External Affairs is happy to work with donors
to facilitate giving to any area at Manhattan School of Music.
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