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Every former student of Manhattan School
of Music* is considered a member of our international alumni association
and is encouraged to participate in our alumni activities and take
advantage of the courtesies and services found on this page. There
are no membership fees or dues required for you to stay involved with
your alma mater in a variety of ways (for an overview of recent and
current alumni affairs activities, click
here).
Alumni are offered a variety of services, benefits, and discounts
by the School that are all outlined below.
*former students must have attended the college division;
earned either at least 12 credits or been enrolled for at least
two semesters; and remain in good standing.
Admission
Application Fee Discount
Former students who apply for additional programs at the School
are given a 50% discount of the application fee upon request.
Career Development
Alumni are provided access to all the services and resources of
the Office of Career Development that are also enjoyed by currently
enrolled students. These include access to employment opportunities,
guidance in preparing effective job search materials, musician and
teacher referral programs, and a credential file service, to name
a few. Those interested in these and other services should visit
our Career Services
for Students and Alumni page.
Class Rings
Alumni wishing to special order class rings may contact Marilu
Marcillo-Gomez at the Jostens company (email: marilu.marcillo.gomez@jostens.com).
You can see available Josten products on the Manhattan
School of Music page of their site.
Directory Information
Search for friends and make new connections with the Online Community.
Membership is free and exclusive to alumni only. 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.
We will also be publishing book and CD-ROM versions of the Alumni
Directory in conjunction with the 90th Anniversary; these will be
by special order only will be available for purchase in 2008. To
read more about both these projects, visit our Alumni
Directories page.
Library Use
LIBRARY HOURS RESTRICTED
UNTIL AUG 4: Due to the Summer Camp, alumni will
only be able to use the Library between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. (M-F)
until the Camp is over.
The resources of the School’s library are available
for research purposes to alumni in good standing. Former students
are asked to make arrangements through the Office of Alumni Affairs
in advance of their visit to check hours of availability. A one-day
pass is issued to alumni that will allow them access to the Library.
E-mail John Blanchard
at least 48 hours in advance for further information and to confirm
Library hours.
- Alumni interested in borrowing privileges for the Library should
read about membership in the Friends Circle, by clicking
here.
Transcripts
Requests for transcripts, both official and unofficial,
as well as letters certifying attendance are handled through the
Office of the Registrar. Alumni should be advised that all requests
must be in writing, as per Federal law, and must include the following:
- First, middle, and last name (including name used as student,
if different)
- Social Security Number
- Date of birth
- Range of dates of attendance
- Degree programs or degrees completed at MSM
- Address(es) to which the transcript should be mailed
- Signature
- Money order preferred, made payable to "Manhattan School
of Music"
($10 for each official transcript sent).
Mailed to (no emails or faxes accepted):
Manhattan School of Music
Attn: Office of the Registrar
120 Claremont Ave
New York NY 10027
Unofficial transcripts are requested in the same fashion,
except that there is no fee. There is no charge to send transcripts
to the Office of Admission at Manhattan School of Music in support
of applications for admission; however, the request still must be
made in writing.
Details about these various procedures can be found
on the Registrar's Transcript Requests
page.
Replacement Diplomas
Alumni wishing to replace a lost or destroyed diploma should follow
the procedure below. Please note that the replacement diploma will
be created using current design and signed by current officials;
it will not be a duplicate of your old diploma.
- Download, complete, and sign the Diploma Application by
clicking here.
- Write a letter to the Registrar requesting a new diploma and
include all of the following:
• Date of birth
• Social Security Number
• Range of dates attended MSM
• Degree programs or degrees completed at MSM; if earned
more than one degree, please indicate which degree you are requesting
for the diploma (one degree per diploma)
• Address to which the diploma should be mailed
• Signature
- Mail the application, letter, and a check or money order for
$25.00 (in U.S. dollars and made payable to “Manhattan School
of Music”) to the address below. Note: U.S. residents may
either arrange to pick up the diploma in person or have it mailed
by certified U.S. Postal Service (no charge) to an address that
is not a P.O. Box; International mailings require a US$50.00 DHL
shipping charge.
Manhattan School of Music
Office of the Registrar
ATTN: Diplomas
120 Claremont Avenue
New York, NY 10027
Recording Studio Rate Discounts
Myers Recording Studio of Manhattan School of Music
offers significant discounts on recording session rates for alumni.
Those who attended the School within the last five years will enjoy
a discount on recording session rates that brings costs to current
student levels, and no hall rental is charged. Alumni from more
than six years ago are also offered discounts and fee waivers for
certain services. Myers Recording Studio houses an extensive archive
of school concerts, copies of which alumni may purchase for their
own personal use (if they were the performers or composers of the
requested pieces). Alumni may also bring in their own recordings
for duplication or for transfer from mini-disc to compact disc,
DAT, or cassette. For more information about the Studio and details
about discounts, contact the Office of Recording and Distance Learning.
Summer Recording Sessions at Manhattan School of Music
Available: Save $$ with MSM alumni rates. Book now for best availability!
Alumni Recording rates:
- Private Recording Session (Standard 2-Track) $75.00/hour;
Includes DAT master and compact disc (CDR)
- Private Recording Session (Multitrack) $90.00/hour;
Includes DTRS Master plus DAT and CDR copies
- Call 917-493-4075 for scheduling or e-mail rec-videoconf@msmnyc.edu.
Visiting / Access to the Building
Former students are welcome to visit their alma mater
as often as they wish to attend the many concerts, master classes,
and events held throughout the year. Access to these public events
is through the main entrance security desk.
If you wish to do research in the library or take
advantage of the career development office, we ask that you call
ahead of your visit (917-493-4496) to confirm operation hours and
to avoid conflicts.
Those former students who have not returned
to the School for some time may wish to take a short tour of the
current facilities, which can be arranged through the office of
admission. Again, we ask that you call (917-493-4496) or e-mail
ahead, at least two weeks in advance, to confirm the tour schedule.
Please note: practice, rehearsal, and performance space is at a
premium and thus is reserved for current students and faculty use
only.
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