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Vocal Arts

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The MSM Vocal Arts Division provides comprehensive training in classical voice, collaborative piano, opera theatre, and related studies, preparing students for a competitive and diverse performing arts industry.

Classical Voice

Degrees Offered

  • Bachelor of Music (BM)
  • Master of Music (MM)
  • Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

Other StudiesĀ 

  • Professional Studies Certificate (PS) – one year
  • Professional Performance Diploma (PPD) – two year
  • Artist Diploma (AD)

Collaborative Piano

Degrees Offered

  • Master of Music (MM)
  • Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

Other Studies

  • Artist Diploma (AD)
  • Professional Studies Certificate (PS)

Program Details

The MSM programs of study inĀ Classical VoiceĀ andĀ Collaborative PianoĀ are designed to develop technically skilled classical musicians, encourage the development of unique and autonomous artistry, and prepare students to successfully participate in and contribute towards the future of a vibrant performing arts industry.

Audition & Prescreening Information

Procedures by Degree Level – Classical Voice

Procedures by Degree Level – Collaborative Piano

Handbook for Current Students

Vocal Arts and Collaborative Piano Division Handbook

Plan of Study &Ā Course Descriptions

Plan of Study: Classical Voice
Plan of Study: Collaborative Piano

MSM Academic Catalog

Vocal Arts Division Administration

Dr. Carleen Graham, Dean of Vocal Arts
cgraham@msmnyc.edu
917-493-4517

John Forconi, Chair of Collaborative Piano
jforconi@msmnyc.edu
917-493-4499

Erin Reppenhagen, Administrative Associate to the Provost and Academic Deansereppenhagen@msmnyc.edu
917-493-4034

MSM Graduate Opera Theatre presents A French Opera Double Bill, Dec 8 to 11, 2022

Success Stories

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  • Jun 21, 2025 Vocal Arts
    Alumni
    MSM Vocal Arts alumnus Edwin Jhamaal Davis (MM ’17) is featured in off-Broadway production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni: A Rock Opera
  • May 4, 2025 Vocal Arts
    Alumni
    MSM alumna Barbara Lynne Jamison is named new Director General and CEO of Opera Colorado
  • Apr 17, 2025 Vocal Arts
    Alumni
    Three MSM alumni and a former MSM faculty member to be featured at Carnegie Hall on April 30

“When I began studying classical voice, I never dreamed that I would have this privilege of studying at a prestigious place like MSM with such incredible professors”

Soprano (BM '19)

Watch!

MSM Graduate Opera Theatre presentsĀ Le nozze di Figaro on April 30, 2022

MSM Graduate Opera Theatre presents "Le nozze di Figaro" April 30, 2022

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