It was established in the fall of 2015 as part of major rebranding of the three performance arts colleges of The New School.

In 2015, the university renamed it Mannes School of Music, and moved it to Arnhold Hall in the West Village.

[5] The core curriculum includes courses in performance, analysis, composition, music history, and liberal arts.

In addition, a student can select or audition for a wide range of elective courses and narrow your focus as you advance toward graduation.

The program is a three-year intensive, offering Masters of Fine Arts in Acting, Directing or Playwriting.