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Office of Admission
Mannes College The New School for Music 150 West 85th Street New York, NY 10024 United States of America Tel: 212.580.0210 x4862 or 800.292.3040 Fax: 212.580.1738 mannesadmissions@newschool.edu www.mannes.newschool.edu Georgia Schmitt: Director of Admission Jonathan Engle: Assistant Director of Admission Chris Bonner: Admission Counselor Cecily Horner: Admission Coordinator Student Financial Services 212.229.8930 sfs@newschool.edu

Mannes defines a Transfer Student as anyone who has matriculated at another college or university. Transfer applicants who have completed fewer than 24 college credits must submit both high school and college transcripts. Credits for music courses taken elsewhere are not automatically transferred, though credit may be given toward a Mannes degree pending results of entrance test, interview, and transcript evaluation. Applicants to graduate programs should send only college transcripts. Applicants for the Master of Music degree must have completed a bachelors degree or its equivalent upon enrollment. Professional Studies Diploma applicants must have completed a bachelors degree or conservatory diploma, however, a masters degree is recommended. Letters of Recommendation Two letters of reference are required for all applicants. The first letter should be from a recent music teacher or professional musician and should focus on the applicants talent and performance ability. The second letter should be from a teacher or guidance counselor who is familiar with the applicants academic aptitude. Official TOEFL Score Mannes defines first language as the language of the country in which a student has completed his or her primary (elementary school) education. For applicants whose first language is not English, an Official TOEFL score must be sent from Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL scores must be no more than two years old. Scores more than two years old will only be accepted if the applicant has been studying in a college or university in the United States since the test was taken. Applicants must submit a letter of request in order to receive this exemption. To locate a TOEFL testing center visit www.toefl.org or call (in the United States) 1.800.go.toefl. Please allow 10 to 12 weeks for the official test scores to arrive at Mannes. Schedule your test dates accordingly. The New School/Mannes code is 2398. All supplemental materials must be sent with a copy of the Application Materials Cover Sheet found at the end of this booklet or on the Unified Application website. The postmark deadline for official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and TOEFL scores is February 1. Photocopies and faxes are not accepted. To ensure the admission office receives your supplemental materials, we strongly recommend that you send them via certified mail or another traceable mail service. Please do not send any unsolicited materials such as headshots, reviews, concert programs, etc.

Application for Admission

All applicants must complete and submit the application for admission including personal statement and Mannes scholarship essay. Applications may be submitted through the Unified Application for Music and Performing Arts Schools at www.unifiedapps.org. Online applications are strongly preferred over paper applications. Please contact the Office of Admission if you require a paper application. The Mannes Application fee is $100 and may be submitted electronically with the online application. An additional $50 fee will be charged for admissions applications submitted after the deadline. Applicants seeking to audition for two concentrations are required to pay an additional $100 application fee. Mannes does not accept waivers of any kind for the application fee.

Supplemental Materials
Official Transcripts Mannes requires official transcripts to certify previous educational background. To complete this application, the applicant must contact the secondary schools (high schools) or colleges s/he has attended and have the official transcripts sent to the Office of Admission. The transcripts must be received by Mannes in a sealed and signed envelope. 2 www.newschool.edu/mannes

Application Procedures
Prescreening In order to be considered for a live in-person audition, applicants for the piano, violin, cello, flute, and voice concentrations must submit a prescreening recording. Applicants for the composition concentration must submit scores for review. Please see Audition Repertoire Requirements section for details. All prescreening materials must be clearly labeled with the applicant name and major and postmarked by December 1. Applicants for cello and flute concentrations must submit their prescreening materials using ArtsApp software. Instructions can be found on the online application at www.unifiedapps.org. Live Audition A live audition is required of all applicants for undergraduate degrees or diplomas, for all master of music applicants, and for the majority of the professional studies diplomas. Beginning this year, international applicants for the PDPL will be allowed to audition by DVD in all majors except the following: piano, voice, violin, flute, composition, theory, collaborative piano, and conducting. Musicianship Exam and Interviews All applicants to Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Undergraduate Diploma and Master of Music programs are required to complete a musicianship placement exam during the audition period. Professional Studies Diploma applicants to the composition, conducting, theory, and collaborative piano concentrations must also complete the placement exam. These exams consist of several sections. The Mannes Office of Admission will provide detailed descriptions and instructions for all exams and interviews upon invitation to a live audition. English Placement Exam Applicants who have submitted a TOEFL score of 100 or higher on the Internet test or 250 or higher on the computer test will not be required to take the Mannes English Placement Test. All other applicants whose first language is not English are required to take the Mannes English Placement Test. The Mannes English Placement Test assesses an applicants reading comprehension, writing facility, and verbal communication skills.

Further Information
Scholarship & Financial Aid The Mannes merit-based scholarships are awards given in recognition of a students outstanding talent, ability, and achievement. Aptitude in the major field of study is the primary criterion, although the Scholarship Committee also considers academic standing. Students who remain in good standing may expect their award to be continued throughout their program. Applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and seek need-based financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www. fafsa.ed.gov. The New School administers all federal and state financial assistance programs (Federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, Work-Study Programs, Federal Perkins Loan, etc.). The New School FAFSA code is 002780. Notification Please be aware that e-mail will be the primary means of communication between the Mannes Office of Admission and applicants. Mannes will contact applicants via the e-mail address used in completing the online application. We recommend that applicants alter e-mail spam filters in order to allow e-mails from both MannesAdmissions@newschool.edu and MannesAuditions@newschool.edu. The Admission Committee will make final acceptance decisions only after the receipt of all the required materials, an in-person audition, and the completion of entrance examinations and interviews when applicable. Scholarship and financial aid award information will accompany application results. Transfer applicants will be notified of a projected graduation date upon acceptance. International Applicants The New School and Mannes College The New School for Music are approved by the United States Department of Justice as accredited institutions of higher learning for international students registered in full-time degree and diploma programs. Upon request, the Admission Office will provide a letter for international applicants to present to the United States Consulate or Embassy when applying for a tourist visa in order to attend the in-person audition. Although consulate practices vary from country to country, applicants should ask for a Prospective Student annotation on the B-1/B-2 Visa. 3

This action may assist the process of changing visa status later, if that becomes necessary. All applicants with international transcripts are required to submit an original transcript along with a certified English language translation. Applicants who would like to transfer academic credits earned at non-U.S. institutions are also required to have their transcript(s) evaluated by World Education Services (www.wes.org), our preferred provider, or another member of the National Association of Credit Evaluation Services (NACES). A Course-by-Course Evaluation Report must be prepared for each transcript. We recommend that you start the evaluation process as early as possible and submit all required documents to WES (or another provider) to ensure the timely completion of your evaluation report. Request that your report be sent to Mannes College The New School for Music, Office of Admission, 150 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024. If you apply online, search for New School Mannes when requesting our institution. If another provider is unable to send the report directly to the school, please collect and send the evaluation report along with a Materials Cover Sheet. Current Mannes Students All Mannes students currently enrolled in the college division and who are applying for a new program are required to perform a live audition. A letter of recommendation is not required. Current Mannes Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Undergraduate Diploma students are not required to take the Musicianship exam or interviews if applying to the Master of Music Degree. Current Mannes Professional Studies Diploma students must complete musicianship exam and interviews if applying to a degree program or major that requires these tests.

Current Mannes students whose first language is not English and who are enrolled in the Extension Division Diploma program, the Professional Studies Diploma program, or the Undergraduate Diploma program and who are applying to the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Master of Music degree program are required to submit TOEFL scores and to take the Mannes English Placement Exam. Current Mannes students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Master of Music programs are not required to submit TOEFL scores or take the Mannes English Placement Exam. Mannes College Division and Mannes Preparatory Honors program students are exempt from the prescreening requirements. Current Mannes students in all divisions may have their application fee waived by contacting the Office of Admission prior to December 1.

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Audition Repertoire Requirements

Piano
Prescreening Round All applicants for the piano concentration (both undergraduate and graduate) who are not currently enrolled in a degree program at Mannes must submit a preliminary recording for invitation to a live, in-person audition, which is also required. This audio recording (CD, cassette or electronic submission) must be submitted by the stated application deadline, and should include: 1. A prelude and fugue from The Well-Tempered Clavier or two contrasting movements from a keyboard suite by J.S. Bach 2. A sonata by Mozart or Beethoven (excluding op. 49 and op. 79); A sonata by Haydn (except juvenalia) or Schubert may be substituted 3. A large scale 19th-century composition (a solo piece, not a concerto) The recorded repertoire need not, but can be, the same music that would be offered for the live audition, should the applicant be invited. CDs are strongly recommended. Videotapes and DVDs are not acceptable. This recording shall become the property of Mannes and as such will not be returned. The recording must be clearly labeled with the applicants name, the program to which s/he is applying, and a list of the recorded repertoire in the order that it appears on the recording. Letters of invitation to audition will be mailed no later than one month prior to the audition date. Live Audition Round Undergraduate (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Undergraduate Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: From memory: 1. A prelude and fugue from The Well-Tempered Clavier or two contrasting movements from a keyboard suite by J.S. Bach. 2. A sonata of Mozart or Beethoven (excluding op. 49 and op. 79). A sonata of Haydn (except juvenalia) or Schubert may be substituted. 3. A large scale 19th-century composition (a solo piece, not a concerto). 4. A 20th or 21st-century composition (a solo piece, not a concerto).

Graduate (Master of Music, Professional Studies Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: Refer to the repertoire list for undergraduates for repertoire guidelines. Applicants must perform a program composed of complete works from the standard repertoire, representative of contrasting stylistic periods. Master of Music applicants must perform at an advanced level. Professional Studies applicants must perform at a highly advanced level.

Collaborative Piano: Vocal

(Master of Music Repertoire Requirements) Applicants must present: 1. A solo work of the applicants choice from memory, not to exceed ten minutes in length 2. F. Schubert: Ganymed (high key), Liebesbotschaft (high key) 3. R. Schumann: Die alten, bsen Lieder (Dichterliebe) (high key) 4. J. Brahms: Meine Liebe ist grn (high key) 5. C. Debussy: ll pleure dans mon coeur (Ariettes Oublies) (high key) 6. G. Faur: Mandoline (high key) 7. W.A. Mozart: an aria of the applicants choice, to be played and sung in the original language 8. G. Puccini: Donde lieta (La Bohme), to be played and sung in the original language 9. Sight-reading In addition to the list required for the masters, PDPL applicants must prepare one of the following, at their choice, to be sung and played: 1. W.A. Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro, finale act II from Esci omai garzon malnato to Figaros entrance (bar 328) 2. G. Puccini: La Boheme, Act III duet Mimi/Marcello from Sa dirmi, scusi to end of duet. 3. R. Strauss: Ariadne auf Nazos, prologue, Der Componist aria from rehearsal number 108 to rehearsal number 117 (Sein mir wieder gut) As part of the audition, candidates will be given a one-hour rehearsal with the singer who will perform at the audition. Mannes will cover the singers fee for this rehearsal. Applicants are expected to place at an advanced level in the subjects of ear training, dictation, score- reading, and theory and analysis. Please refer to the Mannes Catalog (specifically the undergraduate Techniques of Music Levels 2 and 3) for more information as to specific content. 5

Harpsichord
From memory:

Live Audition Round Undergraduate (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Undergraduate Diploma) Repertoire Requirements:* 1. A fast and slow movement from any standard concerto. 2. Two contrasting movements of an unaccompanied Bach sonata or partita. Do not take repeats. In the b minor partita, a dance movement and its double count as one movement. 3. One Paganini caprice. 4. One virtuoso piece. 5. Scales and arpeggios. *All works must be performed from memory, except for contemporary works. Masters Degree Repertoire Requirements: 1. One complete concerto. 2. Two contrasting movements of an unaccompanied Bach sonata or partita. Do not take repeats. In the b minor partita, a dance movement and its double count as one movement. 3. One Paganini caprice. 4. A complete sonata for violin and piano in a contrasting style to the concerto. 5. One virtuoso piece. *All works must be performed from memory, except for the sonata and contemporary works. Number 1, 4 or 5 should be a contemporary piece. Professional Studies Diploma Repertoire Requirements: 1. One complete concerto. 2. One complete unaccompanied Bach sonata or partita. Do not take repeats. 3. One Paganini caprice. 4. One complete sonata for violin and piano in a contrasting style to the concerto. 5. One virtuoso piece. *All works must be performed from memory, except for the sonata and contemporary works. Number 1, 4 or 5 should be a contemporary piece.

Undergraduate (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Undergraduate Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: 1. Two Scarlatti sonatas. 2. Two contrasting movements from a suite by J. S. Bach. 3. Six movements or short pieces by composers of the French clavecin school and English virginalists. Graduate (Master of Music, Professional Studies Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: Refer to the repertoire list for undergraduates for repertoire guidelines. Applicants must perform a program composed of complete works from the standard repertoire, representative of contrasting stylistic periods. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to accompany from a figured bass. Master of Music applicants must perform at an advanced level. Professional Studies applicants must perform at a highly advanced level.

Violin

Prescreening Round All applicants for the violin concentration (both undergraduate and graduate) who are not currently enrolled in a degree program at Mannes must submit a preliminary recording before being invited to a live, in-person audition, which is also required. Works not written for solo violin must be recorded with an accompanist. The recorded performance should include: 1. Complete the first movement of a standard concerto. 2. Two contrasting movements of an unaccompanied Bach sonata or partita. Do not take repeats. In the B Minor partita, a dance movement and its double count as one movement. 3. One Paganini caprice. CDs are strongly recommended. Videotapes and DVDs are not acceptable. This recording shall become the property of Mannes and as such will not be returned. The recording must be clearly labeled with the applicants name, the program to which s/he is applying, and a list of the recorded repertoire in the order that it appears on the recording. Letters of invitation to audition will be mailed no later than one month prior to the audition date.

Viola
Applicants must use an accompanist for all appropriate literature; the applicant must bring sheet music for the accompanist. Mannes will provide an accompanist, or applicants may bring their own accompanist. Undergraduate (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Undergraduate Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: 1. Scales and arpeggios in three octaves, scales in thirds and octaves in all major and minor keys.

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2. Etudes by Kreutzer-Blumenau, Sitt, or Compagnoli. 3. Two movements from a Bach solo suite (cello transcription). 4. Two movements from a concerto or sonata chosen by the applicant. Graduate (Master of Music, Professional Studies Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: Refer to the repertoire list for undergraduates for repertoire guidelines. Applicants must perform a program composed of complete works from the standard repertoire, representative of contrasting stylistic periods. Master of Music applicants must perform at an advanced level. Professional Studies applicants must perform at a highly advanced level.

Undergraduate (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Undergraduate Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: From memory: 1. Scales and arpeggios in all major and minor keys. 2. An tude by Popper. 3. Two contrasting movements from a Bach suite for unaccompanied violoncello. 4. A fast and slow movement from any standard concerto. Graduate (Master of Music, Professional Studies Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: Refer to the repertoire list for undergraduates for repertoire guidelines. Applicants must perform a program composed of complete works from the standard repertoire, representative of contrasting stylistic periods. Master of Music applicants must perform at an advanced level. Professional Studies applicants must perform at a highly advanced level.

Cello

Prescreening Round All applicants for the cello concentration (both undergraduate and graduate) who are not currently enrolled in a degree program at Mannes must submit a preliminary recording for invitation to a live, in-person audition, which is also required. This audio recording (CD, cassette, or electronic submission) must be submitted by the stated application deadline. CDs are strongly recommended. Videotapes and DVDs are not acceptable. This recording shall become the property of Mannes and as such will not be returned. The recording must be clearly labeled with the applicants name, the program to which s/he is applying, and a list of the recorded repertoire in the order that it appears on the recording. Letters of invitation to audition will be mailed no later than one month prior to the audition date. The recording should contain the following repertoire and should be recorded with accompaniment where appropriate. 1. First movement of a cello concerto from the standard repertoire. 2. Any two movements of a Bach suite for unaccompanied violoncello. 3. A slow and fast movement from a sonata in contrasting style from the other repertoire requirements. 4. An tude by Popper. Applicants must use an accompanist for all appropriate literature; the applicant must bring sheet music for the accompanist. Mannes will provide an accompanist, or applicants may bring their own accompanist.

Double Bass
Applicants must use an accompanist for all appropriate literature; the applicant must bring sheet music for the accompanist. Mannes will provide an accompanist, or applicants may bring their own accompanist. Undergraduate (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Undergraduate Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: 1. Scales and arpeggios in two octaves in all major and minor keys. 2. An tude by Simandl or Sturm. 3. Two movements from a concerto or sonata chosen by the applicant. 4. Orchestral excerpts. Graduate (Master of Music, Professional Studies Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: Refer to the repertoire list for undergraduates for repertoire guidelines. Applicants must perform a program composed of complete works from the standard repertoire, representative of contrasting stylistic periods. Master of Music applicants must perform at an advanced level. Professional Studies applicants must perform at a highly advanced level.

Harp

Undergraduate (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Undergraduate Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: 1. Scales and arpeggios. 2. A work of the classical period. 3. A 19th-century composition. 4. A 20th-century composition. Graduate (Master of Music, Professional Studies Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: Refer to the repertoire list for undergraduates for repertoire guidelines. Applicants must perform a program composed of complete works from the standard repertoire, representative of contrasting stylistic periods. Master of Music applicants must perform at an advanced level. Professional Studies applicants must perform at a highly advanced level.

Flute

Prescreening Round All applicants for the flute concentration (both undergraduate and graduate) who are not currently enrolled in a degree program at Mannes must submit a preliminary recording for invitation to a live, in-person audition, which is also required. This audio recording (CD, cassette, or electronic submission) must be submitted by the stated application deadline. CDs are strongly recommended. Videotapes and DVDs are not acceptable. This recording shall become the property of Mannes and as such will not be returned. The recording must be clearly labeled with the applicants name, the program to which s/he is applying, and a list of the recorded repertoire in the order that it appears on the recording. Letters of invitation to audition will be mailed no later than one month prior to the audition date. The recording should contain the following repertoire and may be recorded with accompaniment: 1. MozartExposition of the 1st and 2nd movements of the G or D Major Concerto (with accompaniment). 2. A contrasting piece of the applicants choice (with accompaniment). 3. Orchestral ExcerptsApplicant must pick three from the following list: a. Beethoven: Eroica Symphony, last movement measures 172200 b. Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 3measures 328360 c. Brahms: Symphony No. 4, last movementmeasures 93105 d. Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun measures 14 e. Mendelssohn: Scherzo from A Midsummer Nights Dreamtwo measures before P to the end. Live Audition Round Applicants must use an accompanist for all appropriate literature; the applicant must bring sheet music for the accompanist. Mannes will provide an accompanist, or applicants may bring their own accompanist. Undergraduate (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Undergraduate Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: 1. One tude showing the applicants level of technical and musical ability. 2. Two major solo works of contrasting styles.

Wind and Brass Instruments (Except flute and clarinet)

Applicants must use an accompanist for all appropriate literature; the applicant must bring sheet music for the accompanist. Mannes will provide an accompanist, or applicants may bring their own accompanist. Undergraduate (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Undergraduate Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: 1. Major and minor scales in all keys. 2. Two contrasting tudes. 3. A concerto or solo piece with piano. 4. Orchestral excerpts. 5. Sight reading excerpts (brass only). Graduate (Master of Music, Professional Studies Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: Refer to the requirements shown above for undergraduates. Applicants must perform a program composed of complete works from the standard repertoire, representative of contrasting stylistic periods. Master of Music applicants must perform at an advanced level. Professional Studies applicants must perform at a highly advanced level.

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3. Mozart G or D Major Concerto (1st and 2nd movements). 4. Four standard orchestral excerpts. Graduate (Master of Music, Professional Studies Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: 1. A complete Mozart G or D Major Concerto. 2. Two major solo works of contrasting styles. 3. Five standard orchestral excerpts.

Percussion and Timpani

Undergraduate (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Undergraduate Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: Applicants in percussion and timpani must demonstrate thorough knowledge of fundamental techniques by presenting at least one study demonstrating technical advancement on each of the following: 1. Snare drum 2. Timpani 3. One of the mallet instruments Applicants will be tested on their knowledge of the 26 rudiments of snare drumming and all major and minor scales on the mallet instruments. Graduate (Master of Music, Professional Studies Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: Refer to the repertoire list for undergraduates for repertoire guidelines. Applicants must prepare three contrasting orchestral excerpts. Applicants must perform a program composed of complete works from the standard repertoire, representative of contrasting stylistic periods. Master of Music applicants must perform at an advanced level. Professional Studies applicants must perform at a highly advanced level. Repertoire should be performed from memory as appropriate.

Clarinet

Undergraduate (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Undergraduate Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: 1. Major and minor scales. 2. Two etudes showing the applicants level of technical and musical ability. 3. At least one major solo of the applicants choice. Must be performed from memory. 4. A representative number of standard orchestral excerpts. Graduate (Master of Music, Professional Studies Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: Refer to the repertoire requirements for undergraduates for repertoire requirements. In addition to these requirements, graduate applicants must also perform from memory: 5. A complete concerto from the standard repertoire. Graduate applicants, please note: Of Nos. 3 and 5, one must be a contemporary selection composed since 1970. Alternatively, an additional piece may be presented which meets this requirement.

Guitar

Voice

Undergraduate (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Undergraduate Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: A movement from a Bach suite plus two pieces in varying styles (Renaissance, Classical, Romantic, Modern) from the classical guitar repertoire. Applicants will also be asked to sight-read. Graduate (Master of Music, Professional Studies Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: Refer to the requirements above for undergraduates. Master of music applicants must perform at an advanced level. Professional studies applicants must perform at a highly advanced level.

Prescreening Round All applicants for the voice concentration (both undergraduate and graduate) who are not currently enrolled in a degree program at Mannes must submit a preliminary recording for invitation to a live, in-person audition, which is also required. This audio recording (CD, cassette, or electronic submission) must be submitted by the stated application deadline. The recorded performance should be of up to 30 minutes in duration and should consist of three works of contrasting style and language that meet three of the Mannes audition repertoire requirements requested for the live audition (see Repertoire Requirements below). CDs are strongly recommended. Videotapes and DVDs are not acceptable. This recording shall become the property of Mannes and as such will not be returned.

 The recording must be clearly labeled with the applicants name, the program to which s/he is applying, and a list of the recorded repertoire in the order it appears on the recording. Letters of invitation to audition will be mailed no later than one month prior to the audition date. Live Audition Round Applicants must use an accompanist for all appropriate literature; the applicant must bring sheet music for the accompanist. Mannes will provide an accompanist, or applicants may bring their own accompanist. Undergraduate (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Undergraduate Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: From memory: 1. An Italian composition of the 17th or 18th century. 2. An art song in German or French. 3. An aria or art song in English. 4. An aria from an opera or oratorio, sung in the original language (optional). Graduate (Master of Music, Professional Studies Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: 1. One selection in each of the following languages: a. Italian b. German c. French d. English 2. At least one selection must be an opera aria. 3. A fifth selection in another language may be presented at the applicants discretion.

Live Audition Round Undergraduate (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Undergraduate Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: 1. Applicants must submit representative compositions of the past two years. 2. Applicants must demonstrate above-average ability in theory and ear training. 3. Applicants will be interviewed by members of the Composition Department in order to ascertain their knowledge of music and general musical culture, as well as competency on an instrument. 4. Applicants may submit examples of advanced work in music theory. Graduate (Master of Music, Professional Studies Diploma) Repertoire Requirements: 1. Candidates must submit at least four compositions in diverse media representative of their work during the previous three years, preferably including one work for orchestra. 2. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following: a. Competence and fluency in harmony and counterpoint (including chromaticism and imitative counterpoint). b. Experience in writing pieces in traditional styles and forms (fugue, sonata, motet, etc.). c. Competence in sight-singing. d. Competence in melodic, harmonic, and contrapuntal dictation. e. Some ability to read scores at the piano. 3. Faculty members will interview candidates in order to determine their general background and musical knowledge. 4. Applicants are encouraged to bring to their interview samples of their work in harmony, counterpoint, and music analysis.

Composition

Prescreening Round All applicants for the composition concentration must submit scores for faculty review in order to be invited to an in-person interview, which is also required. Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science and Undergraduate Diploma applicants must submit at least 2 scores. Master of Music and Professional Studies Diploma applicants must submit at least 3 scores. One of these scores should be for a large ensemble. If invited to an in-person interview, applicants may bring additional scores or samples of work.

Orchestral Conducting (BM by advisement only)

1. Round I: Evaluations a. Applicants must demonstrate above-average ability in theory and ear training. b. Applicants will be given piano and instrumental dictation. c. Applicants will be tested on materials of musicianship necessary for conductors (terminology, knowledge of orchestral literature and music history, conducting technique, etc).

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d. Applicants will be interviewed by members of the Conducting Department regarding their keyboard skills, score-reading ability, and knowledge of orchestral literature. e. Applicants may be eliminated on the basis of the above evaluations. 2. Round II: Conducting Two Pianists a. Applicants who are invited to Round II will be asked to conduct two pianists. Repertoire will be announced at least two weeks before the audition date. 3. Round III: Conducting an Orchestra a. Applicants who are invited to Round III will be asked to conduct an orchestra or other ensemble. Repertoire will be announced at least two weeks before the audition date.

e. Considerable skill in solfge and in score-reading and figured bass at the piano. f. At least an intermediate level of piano-playing ability (see Undergraduate Theory Applicant section above for repertoire guidelines). 2. Applicants will be interviewed by members of the Theory Department in order to ascertain their knowledge of the literature and general musical culture. Applicants are encouraged to bring samples of their work in harmony, counterpoint, and music analysis, as well as papers on musical topics demonstrating their writing ability.

Theory

Undergraduate (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Undergraduate Diploma) Audition Requirements: 1. Applicants must demonstrate superior ability in theory, ear training, and dictation. 2. Applicants will have a piano interview in which they must be prepared to play: a. Scales and arpeggios in all major and minor keys. b. Two-part inventions or French Suites by Bach. c. One of the simpler sonatas by Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven. d. A 19th-century composition of the Romantic era. e. A 20th-century composition. f. Sight-reading. 3. Applicants will be interviewed by members of the Theory Department in order to ascertain their knowledge of the literature and general musical culture. Applicants are encouraged to bring samples of their work in harmony, counterpoint, and music analysis, as well as papers on musical topics demonstrating their writing ability. Graduate (Master of Music, Professional Studies Diploma) Audition Requirements: 1. Applicants must demonstrate: a. Outstanding competence in harmony and counterpoint (including chromaticism and imitative counterpoint). b. Some background in analysis (not necessarily Schenkerian). c. Experience in writing pieces in traditional styles and forms (fugue, sonata, motet, etc.). d. Competence in melodic, harmonic, and contrapuntal dictation. 11

Application Materials Cover Sheet

Instructions
Use this page as a cover sheet whenever sending documents by mail. If possible include all of your materials in one envelope; this will speed the processing of your application and reduce the risk of misdirected items. If you are unable to submit all material at one time, send all outstanding items as soon as possible along with a copy of this form. Use this form only for documents that must be sent separately from your online application. Do not send copies of forms or materials which you submitted through the online application. Use this cover sheet when you send official sealed transcripts, if possible. If you have foreign credentials requiring translation and evaluation, refer to your application instructions for detailed information. If required, sealed recommendations may be included with your packet or sent directly to the admission office (or, if you are applying online, your recommenders may use the online system as well). If required, TOEFL Scores should be sent to Mannes College The New School for Music by the relevant organization. Our TOEFL school code is 2398.

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Tuition and Fee Information

Tuition
Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science Undergraduate Diploma, Master of Music Professional Studies Diploma ESL Coursework $ 34,340 $ 24,360 $ 4,040

University Fees
General Services Fee: Health Insurance Plan & Health Services Fee: $2,077 $ 230

University Housing*
84 William Street: Single Double 13th Street: Double Triple Loeb Hall: Double $ 12,990 $ 13,590 $ 12,900 $ 16,490 $ 13,590

*Housing fees vary from residence to residence and from room category to room category. Fees listed here are provided to give a general idea of the cost for housing for 201011 academic year. Visit www.newschool.edu/ studentaffairs/housing for details. Students who do not fulfill tuition and fee obligations before the start of classes will be suspended from participation in the program.

The information published herein represents the plans of The New School at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to change without notice any matter contained in this publication including but not limited to tuition, fees, policies, degree programs, names of programs, course offerings, academic activities, academic requirements, facilities, faculty, and administrators. Payment of tuition for or attendance in any classes shall constitute a students acceptance of the administrations rights as set forth in this notice. Published 2009 by The New School. Produced by Communications and External Affairs, The New School.

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20102011 Audition Calendar

All Auditions and Exams take place at Mannes. December 1, 2010 January 1, 2011 February 1, 2011 February 20, 21, 2011 February 27March 6, 2011 Application deadline and postmark deadline for prescreening materials Individual application checklists posted online Postmark deadline for official transcripts, letter of recommendation, and TOEFL scores Orchestral Conducting Auditions Auditions for all other majors

Mannes strongly recommends that all applicants audition during this period. Openings and scholarship availability are more limited at other audition times. Subject to the approval of the Office of Admission, applicants to some majors and degree programs may audition on the following dates: Spring 2011 EnrollmentGraduate and Transfer Applicants Only November 1, 2010 December 7, 2010 Late Audition Period April 1, 2011 May 2324, 2011 Application deadline and postmark deadline for prescreening and supplemental materials Auditions Application deadline and postmark deadline for prescreening and supplemental materials Auditions

Please contact the Office of Admission for additional information. Tel: 212.580.0210 x4862 or 800.292.3040 Fax: 212.580.1738 mannesadmissions@newschool.edu www.newschool.edu/mannes

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