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James Gandre
President, Manhattan School of Music
Performances and Events
Viola Master Class
Karen Dreyfus
Violin Master Class
Glenn Dicterow
MSM Jazz Orchestra
featuring MSM Jazz Vocalists
Distance Learning Master Class: Olivier Thiery, double bass
Vocal Arts Department Recital
Distance Learning Master Class: Sasha Romero, trombone
Orchestral Performance
Master Class
Brendan Kane, double bass
Three performances only!
Disney’s UP:
Film with Live Orchestra
MSM Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Dodgson
MSM Precollege Performances
MSM News
MSM Spotlight: Meet PoHsuan Barbara Chiang, the concertmaster for MSM Symphony’s UP in Concert OCT 17-19
Don't miss Disney's UP in Concert conducted by James Dodgson October 17, 18, and 19! We spoke with concertmaster PoHsuan Barbara Chiang (MM ’25, PPD ’27) about UP in Concert, why she loves playing this music, the challenges it presents, and why you should attend!
El Sistema USA® and Manhattan School of Music Announce Full-Tuition Bachelor’s Scholarship for Students from ESUSA Member Programs
This groundbreaking initiative will provide an up-to-full tuition Bachelor’s scholarship for students from ESUSA member programs in the United States and Canada, beginning with the 2026–27 academic year. Learn more here.
Remembering former MSM Jazz Arts faculty member Jim McNeely (1949-2025)
Dear MSM Community: We are writing with the sad news that beloved former MSM faculty member Jim McNeely passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025. Please read our tribute to Jim in this news post.
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