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Michael Werner

Part-time Assistant Professor

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wernerm@newschool.edu

Office Location
A - 66 West 12th Street

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Percussionist, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Member, Metropolitan Chamber Ensemble. Former principal percussionist, Toronto Symphony. Performances with Pittsburgh Symphony. Tours in Europe and Asia. Faculty, Mannes School of Music at the College of Performing Arts, The New School, since 2001.

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GR 5 cr. Major Lessons
CAML 5560 - Fall 2026

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