Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates Offered
Bachelor of Music (BM)
Voice, Instrumental Performance, Jazz, and Composition
Master of Music (MM)
Voice, Instrumental Performance, Jazz, Composition, Accompanying, Orchestral Performance, and Contemporary Performance
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
Voice, Instrumental Performance, Jazz, Composition, and Accompanying
Professional Studies Certificate
A one-year certificate program for students with a Master’s degree who wish to pursue instrumental or vocal study on an advanced level for competitions, auditions, or career-entry positions
Artist Diploma
A one-year course of study for students whose performance level meets the highest international standards
Faculty
Manhattan School of Music’s faculty is made up of members of New York City’s leading performing institutions--the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra--as well as acclaimed soloists, chamber musicians, and jazz artists.
Campus and Facilities
Manhattan School of Music, on Broadway and 122nd Street, shares its upper Manhattan neighborhood with Columbia University, Barnard College, Columbia Teachers College, Bank Street College, the International House, Union and Jewish theological seminaries, and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
22 classrooms
104 practice rooms
9 performance spaces
400-bed residence hall
Performance Opportunities
700 performances per year, including fully-staged operas, orchestral concerts, student and faculty recitals, master classes, jazz concerts on-site and at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Student Body
Approximate, Fall 2011
402 undergraduate students
453 non-doctoral graduate students
71 doctoral students
813 classical majors; 113 jazz majors
488 female; 438 male
College Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
Precollege Division
A highly competitive and professional Saturday music program dedicated to the musical and personal growth of talented young musicians ages 5-18. The Precollege enrolls approximately 450 students from around the tri-state area and beyond, under the guidance of some 140 Artist Teachers. Typical program of study includes a 60-minute private lesson, classes in theory and ear training, performance classes including large and small ensembles, and various elective classes. Students can participate in four orchestras, three choirs, and numerous chamber ensembles and jazz ensembles.
Precollege Division at MSM