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MSM Community Perspectives is a series of written messages to amplify the voices of the MSM community about cultural celebrations. We hope you enjoy learning more about members of our community and>>>

The Lab Series, part of Manhattan School of Music’s Musical Theatre program, will house season-long developmental residencies of four new musicals throughout its 2025–26 season. NEW YORK, October 29>>>

With nearly 400 fair registrants and 51 schools present at the NYC Music College Fair on October 5, Manhattan School of Music was buzzing with excitement for the future. A caveat of the third-annual>>>

On October 30 in Greenfield Hall at MSM, the ongoing series the Lives of the Piano—directed by Interim Associate Dean of Doctoral Studies and MSM faculty member Lisa Yui (MM ’00, DMA ’05)—will mark>>>

On October 30 in Greenfield Hall at MSM, the on-going series Lives of the Piano—directed by Interim Dean of Doctoral Studies and MSM faculty member Lisa Yui (MM ’00, DMA ’05)—will mark its 25th>>>

102 MSM College alumni, along with 10 faculty members and 17 MSM Precollege alumni, are performing at Carnegie Hall this season, which runs October 7, 2025 through June 18, 2026 The MSM alumni>>>

London-based Duo Atlantis—a American-British classical music duo comprising mezzo-soprano MSM alumna Rachel Payne (BM ’04) and pianist Jack Tyndale-Biscoe (in photo above) — will make their Carnegie>>>

Aiden Olmo (BM ’27) will play the leading role in MSM Musical Theatre’s production of Pippin on stage at The Riverside Theatre for three performances on October 24–26. Aiden tells us about>>>

More than 20 MSM College alumni are performing at Merkin Concert Hall this season, which runs September 29, 2025 through June 6, 2026 The MSM alumni performing at Merkin Hall this season are listed>>>

Aidan Olmo (BM ’27) will play the leading role in MSM Musical Theatre’s production of Pippin on stage at The Riverside Theatre for three performances on October 24–26. Aidan tells us about>>>

MSM Symphony Orchestra will be the first music conservatory orchestra in the United States to perform Disney’s UP live in concert, the film with live orchestra, OCT 17-19. The orchestra will be lead>>>

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE El Sistema USA® and Manhattan School of Music Announce Full-Tuition Bachelor’s Scholarship for Students from ESUSA Member Programs  [October 2, 2025] — El Sistema USA® (ESUSA)>>>

Dear MSM Community, We are writing with the sad news that beloved former MSM faculty member Jim McNeely passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025. Jim was a distinguished member of MSM’s Jazz Arts>>>

Community Perspectives: Hispanic Heritage Month with Hannah DeBlock Montero Bejarano (they/she), Director of ESL & Title IX Deputy Coordinator Community Perspectives is a series of written>>>

imUnsure is an MSM Student Project created by Jixue Yang (BM ’18, MM ’20, DMA Candidate). The performance will take place on Monday, September 22 at 7:30 PM in Ades Performance Space.  Blending>>>

Several hundred new students joined Manhattan School of Music this fall, and many of them gathered late last month during Orientation in Neidorff-Karpati Hall where they were welcomed by MSM>>>

Award-winning Jamaican-American violist Jordan Bak has achieved international acclaim as a trailblazing artist, praised for his radiant stage presence, dynamic interpretations, and fearless power>>>

Returning to Bryant Park to play its Piano in Bryant Park summer series on September 19 (12:30—2:30 PM), Roy Eaton considers himself to be in his fourth lifetime; in each of them, he has exhibited an>>>

Orientation Leaders, known more familiarly as OLs, play an important role in acclimating new incoming students to campus and getting them ready for a new academic year. Each year, the MSM Student>>>

On September 10, the illustrious career of jazz composer Jim McNeely will be celebrated in a concert at the DiMenna Center on West 37th Street in New York. The event brings together many from the MSM>>>

These student leaders play an important role in MSM residence life – assisting other students at MSM. Resident Life Assistants (known more familiarly as RAs) are MSM students who are hired and>>>

We mourn the loss of our beloved alumni and faculty who have passed on in recent months. We encourage you to learn more about these members of our community. Alumni Newsletter Summer 2025 Edition>>>

Bass Matthew Anchel (’07) performed as The King in Verdi’s Aida at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore, Maryland. Laura Ayres (MM ’05) began her new position as Global Privacy Process Manager>>>

Poet Lynn Strongin (’59) reflects on her foundational composition studies at Manhattan School of Music. Interview by Dr. Justin Bischof (BM ’90, MM ’92, DMA ’98)MSM Alumni Association Chair Born and>>>

Jesse Goldberg is the Director of Student Engagement at MSM, who works with MSM Dean of Students Monica Christensen. Jesse gives us an advanced look at what social events and activities Student>>>