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Mannes School of Music has transformed the traditional music conservatory by integrating rigorous classical training with real-world experience and cross-disciplinary learning. Work hands-on with award-winning faculty to develop as an artist at one of the best music schools in New York City.
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Academics
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Brass
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Guitar
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Piano
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Voice
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Bachelor's-Master's Program
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Mannes Prep
Cross-College Graduate Programs
The College of Performing Arts offers two master’s degrees designed to cultivate the creativity and entrepreneurial agency of performing artists. They draw on the strengths of all three schools within the college — Mannes, Jazz, and Drama — to serve students whose work defies traditional boundaries and impacts society.
Arts Management and Entrepreneurship (MA)
Performer-Composer (MM)
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Our faculty of professional and active musicians represents all areas of the music world-concert artists, chamber musicians, successful freelancers, established composers. These award-winning teachers become mentors, working hands-on with students to develop their talent.
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Performance
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Mannes Sounds Festival
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Students at Mannes combine classical conservatory training with progressive, creative approaches to music to create groundbreaking, never-before-seen work, and performances. Explore what's being created at Mannes.
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At Mannes, immerse yourself in a creative community of legendary teachers and passionate students, ready to collaborate with you. Learn more about our community of vibrant artists, scholars, activists, and innovators.
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Train to become a contemporary and relevant musician. Learn to embrace collaboration and develop entrepreneurial skills. See stories from our award-winning and world-famous alumni and see how we prepare you for life as a 21st-century artist.
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Admission & Aid
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Get the information and support needed to navigate the Mannes School of Music application and financial aid process. Learn more about audition materials and requirements as well as key deadlines.

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Questions About Auditions

Audition Dates

Questions About Competitiveness

Questions About Programs

Questions About Financial Aid

Questions About Housing

Questions About Mannes

Questions About English Language Requirements

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Office of Admission
72 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10011
performingarts@newschool.edu
212.229.5150 or 800.292.3040

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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.

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Questions About Applications

Do I need to send a recording with my application?

Should I send more than one recommendation letter?

How will I know whether you have received my application form?

How can I find out whether you have received all the support materials required in my application?

What happens if I miss the deadline?

Can I defer my enrollment to a future term?

If I am not granted admission to the program, may I apply again?

Questions About Auditions

What are the audition requirements?

Do I have to audition in person at Mannes, or can I just send a recording?

I am a master's degree or professional studies diploma applicant. What is my audition repertoire?

What if I have auditions at Mannes and at another school scheduled on the same day?

Audition Dates

What are the audition dates?

What is my audition time?

Questions About Competitiveness

How competitive is admission at Mannes?

What SAT scores do I need to get in to Mannes?

What percentage of applicants are accepted to Mannes?

Questions About Programs

What programs do you offer at Mannes?

Does Mannes offer a jazz program?

Can I take classes part-time or as a nonmatriculated student?

Questions About Financial Aid

Does Mannes offer scholarships?

What can you tell me about financial aid?

Questions About Housing

What housing options does Mannes offer? Where is your residence hall located?

Questions About Mannes

How can I contact or meet a faculty member?

Can I take a tour of the school?

I would like to transfer to Mannes mid-year. What do I need to know?

Questions About English Language Requirements

What is the minimum score needed on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or PTE (Pearson Test of English) for Mannes admission?

I currently attend a U.S. high school. Do I have to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE score?

I went to/currently attend a U.S. college or university; do I have to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE score?

I took the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE more than two years ago. Do I have to retake the test?

I still have the test results that the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE testing service sent me. Can I just send it (or a photocopy) with my application?

I haven't taken an English test yet. When do I need to take it?

I live in the United States, I am bilingual, and English is one of my first languages. Do I have to take the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE?

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