New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting in New York United States | The New School
The New School
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New York United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
54,610
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The two-year MM graduate program provides in-depth training in conducting through a challenging yet rewarding curriculum.
Students engage with diverse coursework, performance opportunities, and one-on-one mentorship while developing professional skills through entrepreneurial initiatives and interdisciplinary partnerships.
Mannes stands out as an exceptional institution where dedicated faculty provide thorough technical guidance while helping students navigate the contemporary arts scene.
Learn from Mannes Orchestra director David Hayes and collaborate with distinguished artists such as David Fulmer and Alan Pierson, who lead the Mannes American Composers Ensemble (MACE). Attend specialized workshops with acclaimed conductors and examine key aspects of musical leadership, including administration, career development, audience engagement, and beyond.
Follow in the footsteps of notable Mannes graduates including Semyon Bychkov, Myung-Whun Chung, and Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra music director JoAnn Falletta.
Immerse yourself in New York City's vibrant arts community, launching your professional journey from day one. Access real-world experience through apprenticeships and conducting opportunities with groups like the Mannes Orchestra, MACE, and Mannes Opera. Train under JoAnn Falletta during four intensive residencies in Buffalo as assistant conductor for the Philharmonic. Develop the expertise to excel as a conductor, build a sustainable career, and establish innovative musical projects.
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Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
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PRG-US-00213854 Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting Postgraduate 4.00 Semester Yes 02/05/2024 20:15
ER Record Status - MANDATORY
Entry Requirement Information - Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting
General Information
ER Program ID
PRG-US-00213854_2024
Program ID
PRG-US-00213854
ER Applicable Year *
2024
Entry Requirements Generic *
Graduate degree applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or the equivalent degree from a foreign college or university. Applicants in the process of completing the bachelor's degree may apply for admission. Admission to the program requires completion of the bachelor's degree.
Complete Essay
In prose form, and in 200 to 500 words, please answer one of the following questions:
Choice 1
Describe the biggest risk you've ever taken.
Choice 2
Why did you decide to pursue music as a career?
Choice 3
The New School brings together a dynamic group of students interested in the performing arts, visual art, design, entrepreneurship, social change, and critical thought. We would like to know more about your interest in joining our community and why you would be a good fit for The New School. We are particularly interested in knowing what will make you a valuable member of your specific school, college, program, area of study, or campus.
Choice 4
Please describe in detail your interest in music improvisation, new music technologies, music entrepreneurship, and/or public engagement. Please also describe how you feel music education can help you pursue your career goals in these areas.
Submit Your Portfolio or Prescreen
Applicants to the Composition, Conducting, Piano, and Voice programs must submit a portfolio or prescreen materials, as detailed on our audition requirements page. After review, those whose portfolios or prescreen materials pass will be invited to submit any additional final recordings and/or schedule an admission video interview.
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references are required. Recommendations must be submitted by recommenders directly via the online application portal. Instructions are included in the online application.
Submit College Transcripts
Applicants must upload an unofficial transcript, mark sheet, or academic record for each institution (even if you didnt receive a degree) in the Academic History section of the online application.
All uploaded transcripts must be accompanied by a key, a legend, or the back copy of the transcript. Non-English transcripts must be accompanied by an English translation. Records from non-U.S. institutions must have grades or marks and contain a copy of diploma if the degree has been conferred. Make sure your name appears on the transcript/record. Scanned documents must be clear and legible.
Minimum required scores are:
TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
PTE 53
Duolingo English Test 105
Cambridge English 176
Program Specific ER URL
https://www.newschool.edu/mannes/how-to-apply-graduate/
IELTS Overall Band *
6.5
TOEFL Internet Total Score *
79
TOEFL Paper Total Score *
160
The New School Data
Institution
General Information
URL Information
Record History
Campus
Intake
Program
Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting
--Select--
--Select--
1 - 1 / 1 of (263)
10
1
PRG-US-00213854 Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting Postgraduate 4.00 Semester Yes 02/05/2024 20:15
ER Record Status - MANDATORY
Entry Requirement Information - Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting
General Information
ER Program ID
PRG-US-00213854_2024
Program ID
PRG-US-00213854
ER Applicable Year *
2024
Entry Requirements Generic *
Graduate degree applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or the equivalent degree from a foreign college or university. Applicants in the process of completing the bachelor's degree may apply for admission. Admission to the program requires completion of the bachelor's degree.
Complete Essay
In prose form, and in 200 to 500 words, please answer one of the following questions:
Choice 1
Describe the biggest risk you've ever taken.
Choice 2
Why did you decide to pursue music as a career?
Choice 3
The New School brings together a dynamic group of students interested in the performing arts, visual art, design, entrepreneurship, social change, and critical thought. We would like to know more about your interest in joining our community and why you would be a good fit for The New School. We are particularly interested in knowing what will make you a valuable member of your specific school, college, program, area of study, or campus.
Choice 4
Please describe in detail your interest in music improvisation, new music technologies, music entrepreneurship, and/or public engagement. Please also describe how you feel music education can help you pursue your career goals in these areas.
Submit Your Portfolio or Prescreen
Applicants to the Composition, Conducting, Piano, and Voice programs must submit a portfolio or prescreen materials, as detailed on our audition requirements page. After review, those whose portfolios or prescreen materials pass will be invited to submit any additional final recordings and/or schedule an admission video interview.
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references are required. Recommendations must be submitted by recommenders directly via the online application portal. Instructions are included in the online application.
Submit College Transcripts
Applicants must upload an unofficial transcript, mark sheet, or academic record for each institution (even if you didnt receive a degree) in the Academic History section of the online application.
All uploaded transcripts must be accompanied by a key, a legend, or the back copy of the transcript. Non-English transcripts must be accompanied by an English translation. Records from non-U.S. institutions must have grades or marks and contain a copy of diploma if the degree has been conferred. Make sure your name appears on the transcript/record. Scanned documents must be clear and legible.
Minimum required scores are:
TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
PTE 53
Duolingo English Test 105
Cambridge English 176
Program Specific ER URL
https://www.newschool.edu/mannes/how-to-apply-graduate/
IELTS Overall Band *
6.5
TOEFL Internet Total Score *
79
TOEFL Paper Total Score *
160
Tuition
USD
54,610