audition week 2020
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND... Welcome from the Admissions Team
Student Life at MSM
2019–20 Master Classes
Floor Maps of Main Building
2019–20 Highlights
Neighborhood Restaurant Guide
WELCOME PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND PARENTS! We are delighted that you are here. On behalf of the President, Provost, faculty, and staff, we want to extend a very warm welcome! During Audition Week we hope you can join us for the programs below to learn more about life at MSM.
INFORMATION SESSIONS 12–1 PM DAILY
Andersen Hall, A-401 & A-402
Each day at noon, we will be speaking and answering questions about the Admissions/Financial Aid process at MSM. Joining us will be members of the senior administration as well as our Director of International Student Services. This will be an informal discussion with ample time for questions. Don’t miss it!
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MEET UP 1–1:30 PM DAILY
Andersen Hall, A-401 & A-402
Each day following the info session, there will be a meeting for international applicants who would like to learn more about studying at MSM and living in New York City. A few of our current international students will join the discussion. We hope to see you there!
RESIDENCE HALL TOURS 11 AM & 3 PM DAILY Tours leave from the Student Lounge Sign up at the check-in table in the student lounge outside of the cafeteria. Please return to the student lounge for your tour.
VISITOR’S LOUNGE 9 AM–5 PM DAILY
Andersen Hall A-401 & A-402
Take a moment to sit down and relax with a warm beverage at our Visitor’s Lounge on the 4th floor of Andersen Hall.
THE M-TEAM
Our fabulous team of Audition Week student workers is here to answer your questions and help you find your way. Look for the M-Team t-shirts!
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID
Our door is open! Financial Aid staff will be here throughout Audition Week. If you have specific questions about financial aid, please drop by to meet us in Andersen Hall, Room A-520 on the 5th floor.
We wish you a wonderful audition experience and hope to welcome you into the MSM family this fall! Office of Admissions and Financial Aid admission@msmnyc.edu 917-493-4436
L to R: Julia, Anna, Madison, Philip, Joanie, Christina, and Grace
2019–20 master classes MSM Students work with world-class guest artists in master classes throughout the year. Below is the current year’s schedule of opportunities.
SEPTEMBER
DECEMBER
MARCH
Stefon Harris (BM ’95, MM ’97),
Shai Wosner, piano Mark Dover (MM ’12), clarinet Jovianney Emmanuel Cruz , piano J’Nai Bridges (BM ’09), voice
Katarzyna Popowa-Zydroń , piano James Ross , trumpet Tim Day, flute Scott Pingel (MM ’99, PS ’00), double bass Stephen Paulson , Principal bassoon Levon Chilingirian , violin Michael Moore , Principal tuba Augustin Hadelich , violin Jennifer Swartz , Principal harp Austin Howle , Principal tuba Manuel Barrueco , guitar
percussion
OCTOBER Michael Sachs , trumpet Wesley Collins , Principal viola Richard Goode , piano Frank Rosenwein , oboe Maximillian Dimoff, double bass Paul Yancich , Principal timpani Denyce Graves , voice Berta Rojas , guitar Boris Slutsky (BM ’86, MM ’88), piano
Dis ta nce L e a r nin g Rebecca Gilliver, cello Andrea Green , voice David Leisner, guitar
NOVEMBER Kathleen Winkler, violin Timothy Pitts , bass Hans Jensen , cello Glenn Dicterow, violin Martin Angerer, trumpet Lionel Cottet , cello Raymond Curfs , Principal timpani John Sharp , cello Jennifer Gunn , flute Jose Franch-Ballester, clarinet Milan Milisavljević , viola Sean Jones , jazz trumpet
Dis ta nce L e a r nin g Eva Hess Thaysen , voice Donny McCaslin , jazz saxophone Billy Ray Hunter, trumpet
Dis ta nce L e a r nin g Mate Szucs , viola Niklas Sivelov, piano Frank Morelli , bassoon Humphrey Campbell , jazz voice Jethro Marks , chamber music
JANUARY Matthew Gee , trombone Paul Watkins , cello James Blumer, Alexander Technique &
this residency is made possible by a grant from the Augustine Foundation.
Richard Roberts , Concertmaster
Dis ta nce Le a r nin g
Rita Sloan , collaborative piano Wei-Yi Yang , piano Ed Stephan , Principal timpani
Colin Williams , trombone Jay Anderson , jazz arts Matthew Gee , trombone Susan Milan , woodwind chamber music Cynthia Hoffmann , voice
FEBRUARY
APRIL
Pamela Frank and Howard Nelson ,
Angela Zator Nelson , Associate Principle
Injury Prevention for Musicians
timpani
Pamela Frank , violin Sally Chisholm , viola Thomas Hampson , voice
Rogério Boccato , jazz percussion Rolando Morales-Matos , percussion Anton Nel , piano Richard Goode , piano
Body Mapping
this Master Class is made possible through the generous support of the Gart Family Foundation Endowment Fund and by the A.L. and Jennie L. Luria Foundation.
Asaf Zohar, piano HieYon Choi , collaborative piano Alan Stewart , Associate Principal percussion
Moritz Winker, Principal bassoon Grigory Kalinovsky, violin Anthony Roth Costanzo (MM ’08), voice Sheryl Staples , violin Titus Underwood , oboe
Dis ta nce L e a r nin g
this master class is made possible by a the A.L. and Jennie L. Luria Foundation.
Glenn Dicterow, violin Miriam Fried , violin Pepe Romero , guitar
Dis ta nce Le a r nin g Duncan Patton , percussion Kristen Bruya , double bass
M AY David Elton , Principal trumpet
Alberto Bocini , double bass Tim Frederiksen , chamber music Nicholas Mann , chamber music
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fall 2019 highlights
Oct 18 | Fri MSM ICONS Leonard Slatkin
MSM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Leonard Slatkin (HonDMA ’13), Conductor Alec Baldwin (HonDMA ’12), Narrator Celebrating Maestro Slatkin’s 75th Birthday
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Louis Armstrong and Art Blakey: Jazz Messengers Both, Forever An all-star concert featuring
MSM JAZZ ORCHESTRA Jon Faddis , Conductor
Art Blakey Tribute and
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF L O U I S A R M S T RO N G™ A L L S TA R S
MSM OPERA THEATER
MSM MUSICAL THEATRE
Dona D. Vaughn , Artistic Director
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
A MUSICAL THRILLER MUSIC and LYRICS by STEPHEN SONDHEIM BOOK by HUGH WHEELER
From an Adaptation by Christopher Bond
Ted Pappas , Director and Choreographer David Loud , Music Director
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I due Figaro
MUSIC by SAVERIO MERCADANTE LIBRETTO by FELICE ROMANI
Based on Les deux Figaro by Honoré-Antoine Richaud Martelly
Stefano Sarzani , Conductor Dona D. Vaughn , Director Sung in Italian with English supertitles
spring 2020 highlights
J a n 8 –1 2 ROBERT MANN STRING QUARTET INSTITUTE
APR 13 | MON CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
TAC T U S Margaret Kampmeier, Artistic Director 7:30 PM Greenfield Hall
Feb 19 | WED
Black History Month Concert
PRESENTED by the MSM BLACK STUDENT UNION
M AY 1 | F R I MSM PHILHARMONIA Perry So , Conductor Kaliya Kalcheva , piano Works by OWEN, RACHMANINOFF, and MAHLER 7:30 PM Neidorff-Karpati Hall
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student life at msm
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Student Organizations With 15 different student organizations, our students have the opportunity to build leadership and interpersonal skills while contributing to the MSM community. Alpha Psi Omega Honor Society
MSM Chess Club
Black Student Union
Music for a Better World
Comedy Club
Polar Bear Press
Do Good
Queer People for the Betterment of Society (Queer PBS)
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship International Service Learning Organization (ISLO)
Student Council
It Stops Here
Veg Society
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Mindful MSM
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performance at msm
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a photo at the Fall Formal hosted by Student Council 2
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President Gandre and students enjoy the Welcome Cruise Students take in the views of the Manhattan skyline during the Welcome Cruise
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Orientation Leaders and Resident Assistants on Move-In Day
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MSM’s mascot Manny performs at Convocation
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MSM Jazz Orchestra performs a tribute to alumnus Hugh Masekela
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A performance from MSM Opera Theater Scenes
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An Evening of Duos performance
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A performance from MSM Percussion Ensemble
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Where’s Charley? at The Riverside Theater
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George Manahan conducts the Symphony Orchestra
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ANDERSEN PRACTICE ROOMS
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STUDY AREA
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BROADWAY
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DANCE STUDIOS
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES IN ANDERSEN HALL A-401 & A-402 Visitor’s Lounge A-447 International Student Services A-450 Registrar A-520 Financial Aid A-522 Admissions
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LOUNGE DANCE STUDIO
CLAREMONT AVENUE
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MAIN BUILDING FIRST FLOOR BROADWAY
ADES PERFORMANCE SPACE
CAFETERIA
(MITZI NEWHOUSE PAVILION) MON–FRI: 8 AM– 4 PM Limited service offered as students are on Spring Break
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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
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MILLER RECITAL HALL
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CME
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CAMPUS STORE
BOX OFFICE
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STAGE
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HECKSCHER CHILDREN’S LIBRARY
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CARLA BOSSI-COMELLI STUDIO
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grab a bite in the neighborhood RESTAURANTS
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Bettolona (Italian)
Le Monde (French Bistro)
3143 Broadway (between La Salle St & Tiemann Pl) 212 749 1125 1 bettolonanyc.com
2885 Broadway (between 112th & 113th St) 212 531 3939 lemondenyc.com
Community Food & Juice
Massawa (Ethiopian)
(American)
1239 Amsterdam Ave (121st St) 212 663 0505 massawanyc.com
Jin Ramen (Japanese) 3183 Broadway (between Tiemann Pl & 125th St) 646 559 2862 6 jinramen.com
The Expat (Southeast Asian) 64 Tiemann Place (Corner of Tiemann Pl & Claremont Ave) 646 410 2922 theexpat.nyc
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Max SoHa (Italian) 1274 Amsterdam Ave (123rd St) 212 531 2221 maxsoha.com
Pisticci (Italian) 125 La Salle St (West of Broadway) 212 932 3500 pisticcinyc.com 11
La Salle Dumpling Room (Asian Fusion)
3141 Broadway` (between La Salle St & Tiemann Pl) 12 212 961-0300
ADA ENTRANCE
2937 Broadway (between 115th & 114th St) 212 961-0300
B
W 122nd St
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Tom’s Restaurant (American Diner)
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W 121st St
As seen on Seinfeld
2880 Broadway (111th St) 212 864 6137
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3157 Broadway (between La Salle St & Tiemann Pl) 212 662 1144 15 toastnyc.com
Chokolat Patisserie and Culture Tea Bar
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W 115th St 13
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W 112th St
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Amsterdam
W 113th St
Broadway
W 114th St
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Pret A Manger 2955 Broadway 212 666 2618
W 120th St
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Kuro Kuma
121 La Salle St 347 577 3177
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W 116th St
Max Caffe
1262 Amsterdam Ave 212 531 1210 maxsoha.com
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MAIN ENTRANCE
COFFEE SHOPS
3111 Broadway 212 662 6096
W 123rd St
130 Claremont Avenue
Sweetgreen (Farm-to-table)
Toast (Traditional American) 7
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Amsterdam
1187 Amsterdam Ave (118th St) 212 932 0600 5 friedmansrestaurant.com
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Columbia University
Friedman’s (American)
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Broadway
1241 Amsterdam Ave (121st St) 646 820 7735 4 flattopnyc.com
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La Salle St
Barnard College
Flat Top (American Bistro)
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Claremont Ave
3153 Broadway (between La Salle St & Tiemann Pl) 212 749 7200 3 chapatihousenyc.com
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Sakura Park
Chapati House (Indian)
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Riverside Dr
2893 Broadway (between 112th & 113th St) 212 665 2800 communityrestaurant.com
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train stops at 116th St and 125th St