Created with Sketch.

Manhattan School of Music is one of the world's premier music conservatories for classical music, jazz, and musical theatre.

Join us at MSM!

Apply Now

Find your MSM

Choose an academic program, discover our exceptional faculty, or come hear one of more than 600 live concerts a year at our campus and around NYC.

“At MSM we promote the highest standards of excellence in our supportive atmosphere, infused with the incomparable creative energy of New York City.”

James Gandre

President, Manhattan School of Music

MSM News

In Memoriam:
Faculty member Solomon Mikowsky (1936–2024)

To the MSM Community:
We write today to share the profoundly sad news that beloved piano faculty member Solomon Mikowsky – who possessed a singular pedagogical genius which he brought to his work at Manhattan School of Music for more than half a century – passed away on Friday, March 15.

MSM Audition Week 2024
“By The Numbers!”

While MSM students enjoyed spring break, the Admissions Team welcomed applicants and family members from across the globe to our campus for in-person auditions, which took place from February 26 to March 8. Nearly 2,000 talented musicians auditioned on campus where they were able to meet current students, the Admission Team, and take campus tours. We’ve tallied it up, and here’s what this year's audition period looked like by the numbers!

MSM Spotlight: Musical Theatre student Xavier Cornell is the lead in Nine on stage March 22 to 24

Xavier Cornell (BM '25) performs the lead role of Guido Contini in Nine  taking place in Neidorff-Karpati Hall. Xavier spoke with us about the rehearsal process, how he's been preparing for the lead role, and his first musical theatre experience.

Explore our Programs

Visit our Admissions page to learn more.

Find a Degree, Diploma or Certificate

Visit MSM

130 Claremont Avenue
New York, New York 10027
212-749-2802

    Email This Page

    Email Message

    Page Reference
    (will be sent in email)