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The Precollege Division provides an extensive variety of performance
opportunities for our students. Performances include solo recitals,
studio recitals, orchestra concerts, jazz concerts, opera workshop,
musical theatre, chamber music, chorus, performance classes, concerto
competitions, and more. All of our performances are free and open
to the public.
For our Upcoming Precollege Events Calendar, click
here.
Performance
Groups
Large Ensembles
Students must audition for positions in the large ensembles and
will be placed according to their ability. Assignment to all large
ensembles are made by the Dean, in consultation with the conductors,
and is based solely on audition.
- Manhattan Philharmonic Orchestra
- Manhattan Symphony Orchestra
- Manhattan Repertory Orchestra
- Manhattan Concert Orchestra
- Discover Opera
- Musical Theatre
- Opera Workshop
- Senior Select Chorus
- Manhattan Chorale
- Youth Chorus
Small Ensembles & Chamber Music
Brass, woodwind, percussion, flute, guitar, saxophone, double bass,
and harp ensembles explore the various literature. Small ensembles
do not require auditions and are welcome to all who are interested.
Chamber ensembles are an elective and placement is by the Dean.
Because of the difficulties in matching students by level and requests,
there is no guarantee that all students will be placed in a chamber
ensemble each semester. Pianists are permitted to take a chamber
ensemble elective as the large performance ensemble in their basic
tuition.
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Performance
Classes
The Precollege Division stresses performance and thus offers several
opportunities in the form of performance classes and concerts. Students
are not required to attend each week, but they are always invited
to listen.
Performers Showcase & Chamber Music Concerts
Students are given the opportunity for individual and group performances.
Performers Showcase and Chamber Music Concerts take place approximately
twice a month, and are open to the public.
To download a Performers Showcase Card, click
here.
To download a Chamber Music Concert Agreement Form, click
here.
Studio & Student Recitals
Studio recitals are an opportunity for students to perform with
other members of their teacher's studio. Non-graduating student
recitals and studio recital requests are submitted by the teacher.
A graduating senior is permitted, but not required, to schedule
and perform an entire fifty-minute graduation recital. Graduating
students can schedule their own senior recital by submitting a Senior
Recital Application.
For information on how to schedule and submit a program for a senior
recital, click
here.
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Concert
Attendance
Precollege students are required to attend two approved Precollege
concerts a year in order to fulfill the Precollege concert attendance
requirement. The Precollege encourages students to attend more than
the minimum requirement each year.
For a list of approved concert attendance events, click
here.
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Community Service
Precollege students are given the opportunity to volunteer on Saturdays
to fulfill community service hours or for their own personal enrichment.
Volunteer opportunities include: theory and ear training tutoring,
performance opportunities, and audition day helpers. Precollege
students interested in volunteering should email their name, age,
instrument, and time they are available to volunteer on Saturdays
to precollege@msmnyc.edu.
If interested in theory and ear training tutoring, please provide
you current theory and ear training level.
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Recording
Studio
Recording Request
- For session or recital times on Saturdays until 6 p.m., contact
Thomas Heflin in the Precollege office at theflin@msmnyc.edu.
- For session times Sunday – Friday and Saturday after 6
p.m., contact the recording & distance learning department
at ext. 4075
- The Precollege Division or the recording & distance learning
department will help you complete a recording request form that
will be sent to the attention of the chief engineer of Myers Recording
Studio to be processed
- Within approximately five business days of receipt of request
form, you will receive a confirmation call as to whether the studio
will be able to honor your recording request. A copy of your request
form will also be mailed to you.
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