Manhattan School of Music is one of the world's premier music conservatories for classical music, jazz, and musical theatre.
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
Resident Life Assistants — known more familiarly as RAs — are MSM students hired and trained by staff members of MSM’s Residence Life office in Student Affairs, overseen by Director of Residence Life April Jenkins and Assistant Director of Residence Life Makila Kirchner. Get to know this year's RAs!
NEWS RELEASE: Additional faculty appointments to the Instrumental Studies & Orchestral Performance Division include: Jeremías Sergiani-Velázquez and John Upton, with Ethan Bendsdorf appointed the new Chair of Brass and Julia Choi appointed to the Classical Division faculty.
On May 20, 2026, Manhattan School of Music presented its Annual Gala in New York City’s iconic Rainbow Room. Hosted by multiple Emmy and Tony Award-winner, MSM Trustee, and MSM Artistic Advisory Council member Bebe Neuwirth (HonDMA ’15), the evening honored Board Chair Lorraine Gallard (PC ’66), who is stepping down after 12 successful years dedicated leadership. The event also celebrated the School’s tradition of mentorship and superb faculty of teaching artists.
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