Percussion majors at MSM develop as skilled performers, familiar with the standard solo, ensemble, and orchestral literature for their instruments.
Degrees Offered
- Bachelor of Music (BM)
- Master of Music (MM)
- Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
Other Studies
- Professional Studies Certificate (PS) – one year
- Professional Performance Diploma (PPD) – two year
- Artist Diploma (AD)
Program Details
The programs of study for percussion majors are designed to develop performers with strong fundamental skills and sophisticated musicianship, who can apply these skills to any musical setting: orchestral, solo, chamber, commercial, or nontraditional. Students will achieve a high degree of professional competence and learn appropriate stylistic approaches to the literature of various historical periods.
Specific courses and degree sequence plans can be found in the Course Catalog.
Audition & Prescreening Information
Plan of Study & Course Descriptions
Plan of Study: Percussion
MSM Academic Catalog
Handbook for Current Students
Percussion Department Handbook
Percussion Department Faculty and Administration
Christopher Lamb, Chair
917-493-4495 clamb@yilunjianshe.com
She-e Wu, Consultant
Matt Ward, Percussion Operations Manager
917-493-4520
mward@yilunjianshe.com
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Lessons
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Lamb Seminar
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Lab Class
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Master Classes
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Percussion Ensemble
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Performance Opportunities
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MSM Ensembles
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Notable Percussion Alumni
Percussionists in Other Departments
Orchestral Performance Program
Contemporary Performance Program
Jazz Arts Program
Read about the MSM Percussion Ensemble’s 60 years of history:
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“Manhattan School of Music is giving me the tools I need to become a successful musician. I’m grateful to be studying with some of the finest professors in my field.”
Percussion, BM '21