Mannes Prep
Music at Mannes: Grades 4-7
Now Enrolling: Parsons certificate courses and Parsons Academy. Applications are also open for Parsons Summer Intensive Studies.
About This Program
Music at Mannes provides young pianists and orchestral students the opportunity to enhance their skills and expand their musical interests. Each morning, students will engage in interactive music and movement classes. In our instrumental ensembles, participants will hone their ensemble skills through daily rehearsals and performance labs. Afternoon classes encourage vocal development and continued musical learning through chorus, film, and supervised practice. This immersive two-week experience culminates with concluding performances in the recital halls of the Mannes College of Music.
What You'll Gain
- The art of playing music with others
- Experience preparing for a final performance
- Exploration of choral music and vocal collaboration
- Introduction to music history through film
- The opportunity to build your musical community
How You'll Learn
- Direct interaction with experienced faculty
- Collaboration in small group settings
- Collaboration in larger ensemble settings
- Supervised individual practice
- Rehearsals towards final performance
July 28 - August 8, 2025
Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm
Arnhold Hall, 55 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011 (map)
Example Daily Schedule:
- 9-10AM Music and Movement
- 10AM-12PM Morning Ensembles: Piano (Musicianship and Piano Performance Lab) or Orchestra
- 12PM-1PM Lunch Break / Community-building activities
- 1-2PM Chorus
- 2-3PM Music and the Movies
- 3-4PM Supervised Practice
- 4PM Dismissal
Tuition and fees: $1,595 tuition + $45 registration fee
University credits: Noncredit program
Questions: Email mannesprep@newschool.edu
Refund policy: Tuition is non-refundable
This is an intensive day program, and housing accommodations are not offered.
Students are expected to bring daily packed lunches. Mannes Prep will provide additional snacks and drinks