February 26, 2025

Introducing 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 2025! Meet and chat with the President, Provost, Faculty, International Student Services, Student Organization Leaders, current students, and more!

Audition week reminder: All building tours, which take place at 11 AM & 2 PM, launch from outside the Welcome Center, and require no prior registration.

Full Bodega schedule:

FRIDAY, FEB 28

Hours: 8 AM – 6 PM

Alexander Technique: 9:30 AM – 10 AM
Meet Provost Joyce Griggs: 12 PM – 12:30 PM
Meet International Student Services & Current International Students: 1 PM – 2 PM
Vocal Arts Roundtable Discussion: 2:30 PM
Instrumental Studies & Orchestral Performance Info Session: 2:30 PM
Meet MSM’s Student Leaders: 3 PM – 4 PM

SUNDAY, MAR 2

Hours: 8 AM – 6 PM

Meet Provost Joyce Griggs: 12 PM – 12:30 PM
Meet International Student Services & Current International Students: 1 PM – 2 PM
Vocal Arts Roundtable Discussion: 2:30 PM
Current Student Panel: 3 PM – 4 PM

MONDAY, MAR 3

Hours: 8 AM – 6 PM

Jazz Faculty Social: 12 PM – 1 PM
Meet International Student Services & Current International Students: 1 PM – 2 PM
Meet President James Gandre & Provost Joyce Griggs: 2 PM – 2:30 PM
Vocal Arts Roundtable Discussion: 2:30 PM
Financial Aid Info Session: 3 PM – 4 PM

TUESDAY, MAR 4

Hours: 8 AM – 6 PM

Meet President James Gandre: 12:30 PM – 1 PM
Classical Instrument & Composition Faculty Social: 1 PM – 2 PM
Vocal Arts Roundtable Discussion: 2:30 PM
Meet International Student Services & Current International Students: 3 PM – 4 PM

WEDNESDAY, MAR 5

Hours: 8 AM – 6 PM

Alexander Technique: 9:30 AM – 10 AM
Meet President James Gandre & Provost Joyce Griggs: 12:30 PM – 1 PM
Meet International Student Services & Current International Students: 1 PM – 2 PM
Financial Aid Info Session: 3 PM – 4 PM

THURSDAY, MAR 6

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM

Alexander Technique: 9:30 AM – 10 AM
Vocal Arts Roundtable Discussion: 12:00 PM
Vocal Arts Faculty Social: 1 PM – 2 PM
Instrumental Studies & Orchestral Performance Info Session: 2:30 PM – 3 PM
Meet International Student Services & Current International Students: 3 PM – 4 PM
Meet President James Gandre: 4 PM – 4:30 PM

FRIDAY, MAR 7

Hours: 8 AM – 6 PM

Meet President James Gandre: 12 PM-12:30 PM
Vocal Arts Roundtable Discussion: 12:30 PM
Meet International Student Services & Current International Students: 1 PM – 2 PM
Financial Aid Info Session: 3 PM – 4 PM

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