With over a decade of experience in the field of distance learning and as the first conservatory in the nation to utilize videoconferencing for K-12 music education, Manhattan School of Music has adopted the key elements of presenting successful music education programs via videoconference. In addition to giving students access to world-class musicians and stimulating artistic perspectives, Manhattan School of Music ensures that the quality of videoconference transmissions are of the highest technical standards possible.
Through the Music Bridges, Virtual Music Studio, and MOVE programs, Manhattan School of Music offers a wide variety of standards-based music and music-related presentations to public and private schools throughout the country. The New York State Learning Standards for the Arts are incorporated in program design, content, and assessment, as well as links to core subjects such as social studies and history
Music Bridges is a selection of music programs that feature distinguished Manhattan School of Music artist-faculty teaching elementary, middle, and high schools students. These interactive videoconference programs are designed to engage students in areas ranging from musical performance, to instrumental and vocal coachings, to developing an understanding of the building blocks of music.
Virtual Music Studio features a variety of videoconference programs developed and presented by a roster of distinguished Manhattan School of Music young artist alumni. These teaching artists -instrumentalists and vocalists who have attained a high level of professional proficiency at their musical craft - are up-and-coming educators who also serve as role models and mentors to students within the context of the dual learning process. Each program includes pre-videoconference teaching materials, one class period–length videoconference presentation, and a post-videoconference development guide.
MOVE (Music Outreach Videoconferencing Exchange) is a collection of interactive presentations offered to K-12 schools around the country and taught by Manhattan School of Music student teaching artists. Under the guidance of program directors and faculty members, these music programs are designed by students for students, to actively assist in better facilitating understanding of a variety of musical styles and genres through performances, demonstrations, instruction, and question-and-answer sessions.
All of the above programs are fully on-demand. Presentations are scheduled to accommodate the timetable of the requesting school, and can even be modified to better fit certain grade levels, age groups, curriculum needs, or requirements.
Contact Info
For further information regarding K12 & Community programs, please contact:
Christianne Orto,
assistant dean of
distance learning
& director of recording
917-493-4401
corto@msmnyc.edu
Juliana Han,
distance learning
program coordinator
917-493-4488
jhan@msmnyc.edu