Compose Your Career at Mannes School of Music

Mannes School of Music was founded in 1916 by David Mannes, Clara Damrosch and Frank Damrosch. Mannes and Damrosch were the most important music families in America. Mannes School of Music has transformed the traditional music conservatory by integrating rigorous classical training with real-world experience and disciplinary learning. Mannes School of Music is a Private  Music Conservatory which constitutes two academic divisions i.e., College and Preparatory. It offers music learning through Mannes Prep, Bachelor Program, Master Program, and ESL+Music programs.

Name	Mannes School of Music
Parent Institution	The New School
Founder	David Mannes, Clara Damrosch, Frank Damrosch
Established	1916
Type	Private Music Conservatory
Dean	Richard Kessler
Campus	New York City, New York, United State of America
Website	newschool.edu/mannes

Why Study at Mannes School of Music?

• Music School offers its students a dynamic integration of old-world tradition with the rapidly changing demands of the profession in the vibrant city of New York
• School creates fearless and innovative artists by equipping them with a great infrastructure as well as growth opportunities
• Students at Mannes combine classical conservatory training. They also get progressive approaches to music development
• Students to receive diverse performance and learning opportunities through different options available to them like- Take the stage, Experiment Collaborate Perform, and Chart your own course

Area of Study 

• Brass
• Collaborative Piano
• Composition
• Conducting
• Guitar
• Percussion
• Piano and Harpsichord
• Strings
• Theory
• Voice
• Woodwinds

Courses Offered

Mannes curriculum offers students practical training together with unique opportunities to grow as complete artists through cross-disciplinary collaboration, entrepreneurial thinking and social engagement.

Mannes Prep

Mannes Prep welcomes students aged from 4 to 18 (pre-K to high school), beginners to advanced students aspiring to pursue a professional career in music. A unique curriculum is tailored under the guidance of dedicated faculty so students can learn and grow in music according to their age and skill level.

Bachelors Program

Mannes School of Music offers a combined Bachelor in Music degree with an MA in Arts Management and Entrepreneurship and graduates with both degrees in five years.

Masters Program

Mannes School of Music master’s program enables students to develop abilities as a performer while gaining knowledge of and skill in business, leadership and entrepreneurship.

ESL+Music:

The ESL+ Music program helps students develop their English language skills before they begin their degree. Students can study music with a faculty member while improving English Language skills in order to qualify for degree programs.

Admission Process: Bachelor and Master Program

• Applicants must submit the common application and a recorded video audition/portfolio.
• Application process goes through three main stages in both Fall Intake ( December) and Spring Intake (October). 

1. Common Application
2. Pre Screening (composition, piano, and voice only)
3. Final Auditions 

Admission Process in detail step by step for Undergraduate-

• Common online application form filled by the applicant. The application fee for international students is $75 (INR 5850) . It is non-refundable. Music School waives the application fee in case of financial hardship of the student.
• After application submission students need to write two essays on different subjects with a word limit of 500-650 words.
• Applicants to the Composition, Piano, and Voice programs must submit a portfolio or prescreen materials. After review, passed portfolios or prescreen materials will be invited to submit any additional final recordings and/or schedule an admission video interview.
• After this students requires to submit a Letter of Recommendation. First-year applicants need to submit two LOR while Transfer students need to submit only one LOR.
• All applicants must provide official high school and/or college transcripts from all institutions attended. Undergraduate applicants who have attended multiple high schools can submit only the graduating school’s official transcript as long as all prior coursework is listed on that transcript.
• All admitted students are automatically considered for merit scholarship awards after the time of application submission by the strength of their applications. International students are eligible only for merit scholarships. 
• The New School does not require submission of SAT or ACT scores. 
• All applicants whose first language is not English must submit valid English language proficiency test results taken within the past two years. Minimum required scores are:

Language Proficiency Test	Minimum Score
TOEFL iBT	79
IELTS	6.5
PTE	53
Duolingo English Test	105
Cambridge English Test	176

• All auditions conducted via video recording upload. Recorded video auditions may be submitted at any point during the application process.

• Applications become complete and ready for review once all required items have been received by the Office of Admission. 
• After the final audition round students can check their application status online. The final decision was shared by the management of the Mannes School of Music.

Admission process in detail for Graduate-

• Applicants are required to apply online to apply for  admission. The application fee for international students is $50. It is non-refundable. Music School waives the application fee in the case of financial hardship of the student.
• Applicants are required to answer a given essay in prose from any one out of four topics in 200 to 500 words.
• Applicants to the Piano, Conducting, Composition, and Voice programs must submit a portfolio or prescreen materials, as detailed on our audition requirements page. After review, pass portfolios or prescreen materials will be invited to submit any additional final recordings and/or schedule an admission video interview. 
• Two letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references are required. 
• Applicants must upload an unofficial transcript, mark sheet, or academic record for each institution. Non-English transcripts must be accompanied by an English translation.
• All applicants whose first language is not English must submit valid results of an English language proficiency test taken within the past two years.

Language Proficiency Test	Minimum Score
TOEFL iBT	79
IELTS	6.5
PTE	53
Duolingo English Test	105
Cambridge English Test	176

• All admitted students are considered for merit scholarship awards determined by the strength of their applications. All International students are eligible only for merit scholarships.
• All auditions for applicants for the spring 2022 semester will be conducted via video recording upload. Recorded video auditions may be submitted at any point during the application process.
• Applications become complete and ready for review once all required items have been received. After the final audition, round students can check their application status online. The final decision was shared by the management of the Mannes School of Music.

Tuition Fee

Tuition Fee for music courses at Mannes School of Music varies depending upon the course category (Bachelor, Master, Diploma) and no. of credits as mentioned in the below table.

Program	Full-time Tuition(per semester)	Ful Time CreditRange	Pre-credit Tuition
Bachelors	$ 25,950 ( INR 20.16 Lakh)	12-18	$ 1810$  (INR 1.40 Lakh)
Masters	$ 25,294 ( INR 19.65 Lakh)	9-17	$ 17776$ ( INR 1.37 Lakh)
Diploma in Music	$ 17,929 ( INR 13.92 Lakh)	9-12	$ 1776$ (INR 1.37 Lakh)

Cost of Living in New York

The following table is a comprehensive overview of the students living expenditures in New York City.

Expenses	Average Cost
Rent	USD 1,288- USD 3,864 (INR 1- 3 lacs) monthly
Food	USD 2,670 (INR 2 lacs) annually
Transportation	USD 127 (INR 9,000) per month
Utilities	USD 70.83 – 200.00 (INR 5,000 – 14,000) monthly
Health Insurance	USD 1500 – 2500 ( INR 1.10 Lakh – 1.83 Lakh ) annually
Other Essential Expenses	USD 5000 – 6000 (INR 3.66 Lakh – 4.40 Lakh) annually

Scholarship and Financial Aid

Mannes school of music offer the merit-based scholarship to the student based on the application and audition of the applicant. Scholarships at Mannes range from $1,000 (INR 77,800) to full tuition Fees.

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Campus and Student Life

  Campus Life

• World-class infrastructure with state of art facilities like practice rooms, recording spaces, sound booths, ensemble classrooms, adjustable performance spaces, and percussion classrooms. 
• Mannes School of Music is the only college having The Glassbox Theater i.e., a performance space.
• Campus residences of  the music school extend from Greenwich Village to Chelsea, it offers students the to live and learn in a nurturing, supportive  and collaborative environment that helps them in their overall growth. 

Student Life

•  Mannes School of Music offer an immense opportunity to the entrant with a creative and vibrant community of artists, scholars, activists and innovators.
• Students community bring new entrants to have face-to-face interaction with innovative artists and performance space in the world.
• Students get the opportunity to perform, create, audition and collaborate with others which help them grow as an artist and performer.

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