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Mannes School of Music • New York, New York
Quick Take
Mannes School of Music at The New School in NYC offers elite classical and early music training with a progressive academic culture, New School interdisciplinary resources, and extraordinary NYC access. The school is known for historically informed performance, strong theory and musicology programs, and a creative campus culture that allows musicians to engage with the full breadth of The New School's arts and social science departments.
Mannes at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | The New School Mannes School of Music |
| Setting | private |
| Program Size | medium |
| Genres / Styles | classical, contemporary, early music, electronic, opera |
| Primary Instrument | bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, harp, harpsichord, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice |
| Areas of Study | composition, conducting, historical performance, music theory, opera, performance |
| Musical Selectivity | elite |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | selective |
| Average GPA | |
| Application Deadline | 2026-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | highly competitive |
| Audition Window | Jan–Feb |
| Prescreening | is required |
| Location | |
| City / State | New York, New York |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Mannes website
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Program Overview
The music program at Mannes is medium in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Mannes supports the following musical genres/styles: classical, contemporary, early music, electronic, opera. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Mannes website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Mannes can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, harp, harpsichord, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the Mannes website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Mannes
Students at Mannes can pursue degrees focused on composition, conducting, historical performance, music theory, opera, performance. Music degree programs typically combine private instruction, ensemble participation, music theory coursework, and performance opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music.
Visit the Mannes website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Mannes is elite. Academically, it is selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of . (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Mannes is 2026-12-01 00:00:00 of each year.
Visit the Mannes website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is required at Mannes, and the school's auditions are considered to be highly competitive. The audition window is Jan–Feb of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is required.
Visit the Mannes website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Mannes is in the West Village in Manhattan, steps from Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the full breadth of the world's most competitive and diverse classical and contemporary music performance culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mannes hard to get into?
Admission to Mannes is considered elite for music and selective academically. At most schools, the audition carries significant weight. Admitted students need to demonstrate performance ability and artistic potential in addition to meeting academic requirements.
Do I need a prescreening video to audition at Mannes?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at Mannes.
Prescreening requirements vary significantly from school to school, and sometimes by instrument or area of study, so it's worth checking directly with the admissions office to confirm what's expected for your specific application.
What instruments can I study at Mannes?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, harp, harpsichord, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students typically study privately with a faculty member on their primary instrument while also participating in ensembles and collaborative performance opportunities.
Instrument availability and faculty depth can vary. If you play something less common, it's worth reaching out to the department directly to confirm faculty availability before you apply.
What GPA do I need for Mannes?
Admitted students at Mannes have an average GPA of . Keep in mind that this is an average. Some admitted students come in above it, some below, depending on the strength of the overall application and, especially, the audition.
Music programs tend to weigh audition performance heavily, which means a particularly strong musical candidate may be admitted even if their GPA is below the typical range. The reverse is also true. Academic strength alone won't compensate for a weak audition.
What is the application deadline for Mannes?
The application deadline for Mannes is 2026-12-01 00:00:00, with live auditions typically held Jan–Feb. These dates can shift year to year, so it's important to verify directly with the admissions office well in advance.
Music school deadlines often arrive earlier than general college application deadlines, and audition slots can fill up quickly, especially at competitive programs. Getting your application in early is rarely a bad idea.
Information on this page is updated periodically. Always confirm details directly with the school's admissions office.
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