Manhattan School of Music

Precollege program - a highly competitive and pre-professional saturday music program dedicated to the musical and personal growth of talented young musicians ages 5-18. the precollege enrolls students from around the tri-state area and beyond, under the guidance of artist teachers. a 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. the precollege program has several large ensembles, including orchestras, choirs, and jazz ensembles, in addition to smaller groups such as chamber ensembles and jazz combos.

Summer programs - manhattan school of music offers students summer music programs which are unique in new york city and at the conservatory level nationwide. summer english study (ses) is a seven-week immersion program especially designed for students entering msm in the following fall semester. through intensive study and interactions with other students who are fluent in english, ses participants prepare for music-specific coursework as they acclimate more generally to american culture and to life in new york city. msm summer - set on a college campus in the heart of new york city - is a month-long day program that provides intensive musical instruction in musical theater, composition, and instrumental music for students (ages 8-17). students will develop their musical skills and join a community of young musicians through a wide variety of musical and social activities.

Other program service accomplishments include, but are not limited to, the following activities: orto center for distance learning and recording arts: manhattan school of music launched its groundbreaking distance learning program in 1996, the first of its kind at a major conservatory. since then, using state-of-the-art interactive video conference technology, the orto center has developed programs that connect students, educators, and distinguished artists around the globe and enhance the curriculum available to msm students. additionally, hundreds of livestreamed concerts and master classes, featuring msm student ensembles and acclaimed faculty, attract a worldwide audience each year. msm distance learning's award-winning programs include the "masters at manhattan online" series for higher education and the "music bridges" series for k-12 and lifelong learners. these interactive series are made up of master classes, private instruction, seminars, and standards-based classical and jazz thematic programs that can be delivered to higher-ed peers, k-12 classrooms, and community learning centers. the orto center also supports msm students, faculty, and staff in the use of digital learning tools, including canvas, msm's learning management system, and kaltura, a campus-wide video content management system. orto center staff support faculty in the development and implementation of online courses in both synchronous and asynchronous delivery formats. the center for career readiness & community impact (ccrci): the ccrci guides msm students and alumni as they pursue personally meaningful career paths. navigating the evolving landscape of a career in the performing arts requires artists to develop and refine new skills that will expand and enhance both their career opportunities and their impact on society. this program brings heightened relevance to students' educational needs and reflects msm's goal of graduating culturally responsive artist-citizens. the mission of the center for career readiness & community impact is to support our students' educational and professional growth as they pursue personally meaningful career paths, to provide experiential learning opportunities, and to reflect our goal of graduating culturally responsive artist-citizens. in addition to career-advancing coursework, the program's highlights include: a series of arts partnerships with local k-12 schools and memory care facilities; msm performances for