February 25, 2026

Welcome to Manny’s Bodega*, a welcoming space for prospective students and their families/fan club to gather, recharge, and experience the culture of MSM — hosted by MSM’s mascot, Manny the Polar Bear!

*Bo-de-ga: Small convenience store in New York that serves as a community hub

Come grab a complimentary snack at Manny’s Bodega in the Student Engagement Office during Audition Week 2026! Meet and chat with the President, Provost, Faculty, Financial Aid, International Student Services, Student Organization Leaders, current students, and more!

Audition week reminder: All building tours, which take place daily at 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM, launch from Manny’s Bodega in the MSM Student Union, and require no prior registration. Follow the signs to Manny’s Bodega, or ask a member of the MSM M-Team for directions!

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Full Bodega Schedule*:

*Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

FRIDAY, FEB 27
Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM

Financial Aid Information Session: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Meet Provost Joyce Griggs: 10 AM – 10:30 AM
Tour #1: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Meet International Student Services: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Meet Select Faculty (below): 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

• Cynthia Hoffman (Vocal Arts)
• Joan Patenaude-Yarnell (Vocal Arts)
• Mark Schnaible (Vocal Arts)

Tour #2: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Meet President James Gandre: 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

SUNDAY, MAR 1
Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM

Tour #1: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Meet President James Gandre: 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Current Student Panel: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Meet Select Faculty (below): 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

• Joan Patenaude-Yarnell (Vocal Arts)
• Mark Schnaible (Vocal Arts)

Tour #2: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Meet President James Gandre: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Meet MSM’s Student Leaders: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

MONDAY, MAR 2
Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM

Financial Aid Information Session: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tour #1: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Meet President James Gandre: 11 AM – 11:30 AM
Meet International Student Services: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Meet Select Faculty (below): 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

• Ruth Golden (Vocal Arts)
• Chris Nomura (Vocal Arts)
• Joan Patenaude-Yarnell (Vocal Arts)
• Heasook Rhee (classical collaborative piano)
• Jim Saltzman (Jazz Arts)

Discussion with Select Deans (below): 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

• Dr. Carleen Graham, Dean of Vocal Arts and Collaborative Piano
• JT Kane, Dean of Classical and Orchestral Instruments

Tour #2: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Meet Provost Joyce Griggs: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

TUESDAY, MAR 3
Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM

Tour #1: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Meet Provost Joyce Griggs: 11 AM – 11:30 AM
Meet Select Faculty (below): 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

• Ruth Golden (Vocal Arts)
• Robert Langevin (classical woodwinds)
• Thomas Mesa (classical strings)
• Chris Nomura (Vocal Arts)
• Joan Patenaude-Yarnell (Vocal Arts)
• Maria Radicheva (classical strings)
• Heasook Rhee (Vocal Arts – classical collaborative piano)
• Jim Saltzman (Jazz Arts)
• Mark Schnaible (Vocal Arts)

Discussion with Select Deans/Chairs (below): 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

• Dr. Carleen Graham, Dean of Vocal Arts and Collaborative Piano
• Alexandre Moutouzkine, Co-Head of Classical Piano

Tour #2: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Meet President James Gandre: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Financial Aid Information Session: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, MAR 4
Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM

Financial Aid Information Session: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Meet President James Gandre: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Tour #1: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Meet Select Faculty (below): 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

• George Curran (classical brass)
• Daniel Epstein (classical piano)
• Cynthia Hoffman (Vocal Arts)
• Chris Nomura (Vocal Arts)
• Joan Patenaude-Yarnell (Vocal Arts)
• Mark Schnaible (Vocal Arts)

International Student Services: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Discussion with Select Deans (below): 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

• Dr. Carleen Graham, Dean of Vocal Arts and Collaborative Piano
• Dr. Jim Saltzman, Dean of Jazz Arts

Tour #2: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Meet Provost Joyce Griggs: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

THURSDAY, MAR 5
Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM

Tour #1: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Meet President James Gandre: 11 AM – 11:30 AM
Reiko Füting Composition Program Discussion: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Meet Select Faculty (below): 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

• Ryan Keberle (Jazz Arts)
• Chris Nomura (Vocal Arts)
• Joan Patenuade-Yarnell (Vocal Arts)
• Mark Schnaible (Vocal Arts)

Discussion with Select Deans (below): 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

• Dr. Carleen Graham, Dean of Vocal Arts and Collaborative Piano
• JT Kane, Dean of Classical and Orchestral Instruments

Tour #2: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Meet Provost Joyce Griggs: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Financial Aid Information Session: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

FRIDAY, MAR 6
Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM

Financial Aid Information Session: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tour #1: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Meet Provost Griggs: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Meet International Student Services: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Meet Select Faculty (below): 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

• Eugene Drucker (classical strings)

Discussion with Select Deans (below): 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

• JT Kane, Dean of Classical and Orchestral Instruments

Tour #2: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Enjoy these select photos from our inaugural Manny’s Bodega last Spring!