Audition Week 2020 Newsletter

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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LOUNGE DANCE STUDIO

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CAFETERIA

(MITZI NEWHOUSE PAVILION) MON–FRI: 8 AM– 4 PM Limited service offered as students are on Spring Break

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CAMPUS STORE

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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

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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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Amsterdam

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Pret A Manger 2955 Broadway 212 666 2618

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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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Chapati House (Indian)

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Riverside Dr

2893 Broadway (between 112th & 113th St) 212 665 2800 communityrestaurant.com

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