Special Music School
District 3 · Manhattan · Grades K to 12 · 03M859
At a glance
- Address
- 129 West 67 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023
- Subway
- 1 to 66th St-Lincoln Center; 2, 3 to 72nd St; A, B, C, D to 59th St
- Admissions
- Audition
- Links
- School websiteMySchools page
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Tours and open houses · 5 posted
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00 PM
Open house, For 9th grade entry
Special Music School High School Open House (in person)
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Mon, Oct 26, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Open house, Virtual
Virtual Open House K-8 Special Music School
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Wed, Oct 28, 6:00 PM
Open house, For 9th grade entry
Special Music School High School Open House (in person)
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Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Open house
K-8 Special Music School Open House
122 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, 10023
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Wed, Nov 4, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Open house, Virtual
Virtual K-8 Special Music School Open House
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Admissions
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Special Music School (M859M), M859M
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Clubs, arts and sports
- Music
- Chorus/Singing, Exploring Music, Music Industry & Contemporary Music
- Visual & performing arts
- General Visual Arts
- Academics
- Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Biology ACC, World Languages (Middle School)
About the school
The mission of the Special Music School is to teach musically gifted children through highly structured instrumental training and a standards-based academic program. The school prepares students for professional music careers while recognizing that not every student will choose such a career. The underlying philosophy of the Special Music School is the belief that music education for gifted pupils requires: 1) extensive opportunities to work one-to-one with an outstanding instrumental faculty; 2) a structured, sequential music curriculum; 3) opportunities to perform before audiences; and 4) interaction between general academics and musical studies. Our goal is to see each child reach his or her academic and musical potential. Our vision is that all students will become lifelong learners and critical thinkers in our caring and respectful learning environment. We encourage parental involvement in all aspects of the school.
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