Set in New York City, the Manhattan School of Music is one of the premier private music conservatories in the nation, with nearly 275 faculty members dedicated to shaping over 800 students from 40 countries into world-class musicians.

The Manhattan School of Music offers degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, with majors in all orchestral instruments, voice, piano, accompanying, composition, saxophone, guitar, organ, conducting, and jazz. Its Precollege Division instructs pre-college-age children and young adults on Saturdays, and its various special programs offer interesting and unique ways to learn about music in a variety of formats.

At Manhattan School of Music, performance is not simply a goal for students; it is already an integral part of their lives. With over 400 concerts, recitals, and master classes each year, the School resonates with the energy of working musicians. With extensive performance opportunities on campus and the chance to freelance and begin to develop a network of professional contacts, students are encouraged to think and function as professional musicians while they are still in school.