Each year, the MSM Student Engagement team appoints one Orientation Assistant and up to fifteen Orientation Leaders to assist with orientation. The Orientation Assistant works closely with the Director of Student Engagement to complete all aspects of the planning, promotion, and implementation of Orientation.
The Orientation Assistant and Orientation Leaders are responsible for helping students move into Andersen Hall, leading new and returning students on outings around the city, answering questions, and overall helping students adjust to MSM and feel welcome. These student leaders are overseen overseen by Director of Student Engagement, Jesse Goldberg, and Student Engagement Coordinator, Ha Young Synn.
MSM students can apply to become an OL at the end of their freshman year.
Orientation Assistant she/her Hometown: Rockaway, New Jersey Major: Vocal Arts Get to know Kayla! “Although I may not have lived far from NYC before school, moving here felt like a whole new world. I am so excited to be the Orientation Assistant this year, as I loved working as an Orientation Leader last year! We have such a great group this year, and I am so excited to work with those of you I already know, and those of you who I will soon meet.”
she/her Hometown: Woodbury, Minnesota Major: Musical Theatre Get to know Ava! “I absolutely love NYC and can’t wait to be back to explore and see as many Broadway shows as possible!”
she/her Hometown: Vaughan, Canada Major: Classical Violin Get to know Val! This is my second year as an orientation leader and I’m so excited to see y’all! It was lovely to get to know new students last summer. Be excited!
he/him Hometown: Helotes, Texas Major: Classical Composition Get to know Jacob! “I love exploring the city and can’t wait to share this wonderful place with all of you! I can show you all of the good shopping and eating spots.”
she/her Hometown: Toronto, Canada Major: Jazz Piano Get to know Astrid! “I grew up in Toronto, Canada and had never been to NYC until I got here for move-in day. I love jazz of course but I’m into a lot of different kinds of music like old school R&B, old school hip hop, soul and reggae.”
she/her Hometown: Yangcheon-Gu, South Korea Major: Classical Composition Get to know Sun! “I love listening to Bartok and Bach, drinking coffee, dancing, swimming, and eating watermelons.”
she/her Hometown: Warsaw, Poland Major: Classical Flute Get to know Zosia ! “I was welcomed so warmly during my first days at MSM, and I want to help new arrivals to have fun they’ll forget they came here for school!”
he/him Hometown: La Grange, Illinois Major: Classical Piano Get to know Luke! “Fun Fact about me: I used to play percussion (for eight years), and I regularly create new transcriptions for the piano”
she/her Hometown: Schenectady, New York Major: Vocal Arts Get to know Ashley! “One fun fact about me is I am a huge Brittany Broski fan and I love trying new foods and experiences with friends!”
she/her Hometown: Elmont, New York Major: Voca lArts Get to know Holly! “I love to spend my time doing fun things with my friends, exploring new places, enjoying nature, thrifting, trying yummy food, and running. A fun fact about me is that I was a competitive gymnast for almost 10 years before I quit in order to dedicate more time to studying music!”
she/her Hometown: Saint Marys, Georgia Major: Vocal Arts Get to know Mary Margaret! “My favorite places in New York City are Lincoln Center and Pier 17!”
he/him Hometown: Palm Springs, California Major: Musical Theatre Get to know Matthew! “Some of my favorite singers are Frank Sinatra, Billie Eilish, and Lady Gaga!”
she/her Hometown: Wellington, New Zealand Major: Classical Trombone Get to know Sarah! “I love living and studying in New York and I’m sure you all will too. Can’t wait to show you all around MSM and NYC!”
he/him Hometown: Danbury, Connecticut Major: Jazz Piano Get to know Scott! “I love to read (particularly Agatha Christie and Terry Pratchett), cook, play video games, and write outside of music.”
she/her Hometown: Kissimmee, Florida Major: Vocal Arts Get to know Sam! “A fun fact about me is that I am originally from Venezuela and Spanish is my first language.”
he/him Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Major: Classical Viola Get to know Owne! “I enjoy playing a spirited game of volleyball, a trip of sightseeing, and I am the 8th child of 10!”
PHOTO: Director of Student Engagement, Jesse Goldberg, with the Orientation Assistant, Kayla Thomas, and Student Engagement Coordinator, Ha Young Synn
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