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Train for the artistic life you've always wanted.

Whether you're interested in music, drama, arts management, or finding your own path as an artist, the programs and people of the College of Performing Arts will help you explore your potential.

Explore our site to learn more about applying and auditioning to one of our programs.

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At Mannes, we have transformed traditional conservatory education by integrating our rigorous classical training with new music, improvisation, real-world experiences, and cross-disciplinary projects. Learn more about applying to Mannes.
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Renowned around the world as a center for progressive, inventive artists, the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music offers students an artist-as-mentor approach to learning. Cultivate the qualities that make you a unique contemporary musician. Learn more about applying to Jazz.
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At the School of Drama, we combine rigorous training with creative experimentation. Learn how to express yourself authentically and confront today's most pressing societal issues through the making of theater, film, and works in emerging media. Learn more about applying to Drama.
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Cultivate the skills needed to excel as an independent artist. Learn how to reinvent existing cultural organizations or launch your own arts-related enterprise while mastering your craft. Learn more about applying to the MA in Arts Management and Entrepreneurship program.
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This program is designed for musicians whose passion lies at the intersection of composition, performance, and improvisation. The curriculum draws inspiration from diverse ideas and musical styles, including contemporary classical music, jazz, rock, electronic music, avant-garde music, and minimalism.
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The New School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.