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Manhattan School of Music is one of the world's premier music conservatories for classical music, jazz, and musical theatre.
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“At MSM we promote the highest standards of excellence in our supportive atmosphere, infused with the incomparable creative energy of New York City.”
James Gandre
President, Manhattan School of Music
Performances and Events
Apr 19, 2026 3:00 pm - Apr 26, 2026 4:00 pm
Spring ChamberFest
Apr 19, 2026 3:00 pm - Apr 26, 2026 4:00 pm
Spring ChamberFest
Apr 21, 2026 7:00 pm - Apr 23, 2026 7:00 pm
The Augustine Foundation Master Class Residency: Jason Vieaux
Apr 21, 2026 7:00 pm - Apr 23, 2026 7:00 pm
The Augustine Foundation Master Class Residency: Jason Vieaux
Apr 23, 2026 7:30 pm
Lillian Fuchs Chamber Music Competition Winners’ Concert
Apr 23, 2026 7:30 pm
Lillian Fuchs Chamber Music Competition Winners’ Concert
Apr 24, 2026 7:30 pm
MSM Composers’ Concert
Apr 24, 2026 7:30 pm
MSM Composers’ Concert
Apr 25, 2026 10:00 am
MSM Precollege Performances
Apr 25, 2026 10:00 am
MSM Precollege Performances
Apr 27, 2026 10:00 am
Distance Learning Master Class: Carissa Klopoushak, Chamber Music
Apr 27, 2026 10:00 am
Distance Learning Master Class: Carissa Klopoushak, Chamber Music
Apr 27, 2026 12:00 pm - Apr 30, 2026 12:00 pm
MSM Jazz ComboFest
Apr 27, 2026 12:00 pm - Apr 30, 2026 12:00 pm
MSM Jazz ComboFest
Apr 28, 2026 12:00 pm
Violin Master Class
Carol Lieberman
Apr 28, 2026 12:00 pm
Violin Master Class
Carol Lieberman
Apr 29, 2026 10:00 am
Global Conservatoire Live Lab: Christopher Hinterhuber, piano
Apr 29, 2026 10:00 am
Global Conservatoire Live Lab: Christopher Hinterhuber, piano
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April 22, 2026
Three MSM Alumni are named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows
Three Manhattan School of Music alumni have been named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows in the field of Music Composition: Saxophonist and composer Jon Irabagon (MM ’03), composer and teacher David Serkin Ludwig (MM ’97), and jazz bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh (MM ’08, HonDMA ’24).
April 20, 2026
MSM Spotlight: Mihail Babus and Ethan Burke are Celebrating Choro!
Ethan Burke and Mihail Babus will present their student project, A Celebration of Choro!, on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30 PM in Ades Performance Space. The program features music from the choro (or chorinho) genre, which originated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the late 19th century.
April 13, 2026
MSM Conducting alumni reflect on their time working with Maestro George Manahan
George Manahan (BM ‘73, MM ‘76), MSM’s Director of MSM Orchestral Activities and Chair of the Conducting Department, will be conducting his final MSM Symphony Orchestra concert on Wednesday, April 15, after 56 years of extraordinary service, artistry, and devotion to Manhattan School of Music.  Four of his former students share with us their favorite memories of Maestro Manahan.
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