Overview

Strings and Harp from Manhattan School of Music develop as skilled performers who are familiar with the standard solo, ensemble, and orchestral literature for their instruments.

Learning Outcomes

String majors are provided with a wide array of performance opportunities and courses taught by a faculty of dedicated teachers and performers. The programs of study for string majors are designed to develop skilled performers who are familiar with the standard solo, ensemble, and orchestral literature for their instruments. Students will achieve a high degree of professional competence and appropriate stylistic approaches to the literature of various historical periods.

We are fortunate to have had the American String Quartet in residence at Manhattan School of Music since 1984. The ensemble—whose members are violinists Peter Winograd and Laurie Carney, violist Daniel Avshalomov, and cellist Wolfram Koessel—gives a series of concerts and supervises a group of student chamber ensembles.

In addition to studies with our expert faculty, students are provided additional opportunities to play for and observe world-renowned guest artists.

String Majors

Violin

Viola

Cello

Double Bass

Harp

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Major Instrument

Music Theory Core

Aural Skills

Music History Core

Humanities Core

Required Piano

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 378 other Bachelors in Musicology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts (showing proof of equivalency to the U.S. educational system) are only required after admission decisions are issued.
All applicants whose native language is not English must have an official Duolingo Online English Test Score (DET) submitted to Manhattan School of Music (MSM).
All applicants are asked to submit an informal headshot via the application portal checklist.
Applicants are required to upload an artistic résumé.
All applicants are required to submit letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

58000 USD / year

≈ 58000 USD / year
Out-of-State

58000 USD / year

≈ 58000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

58000 USD / year

≈ 58000 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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