Merkin Hall

Merkin Hall

Intimate performance venue with unparalleled access to today’s most compelling artists

Lucy Moses School

Lucy Moses School

Music, dance and theater classes and lessons for all ages

Special Music School

Special Music School (M 859)

K-12 public school offering a unique and intensive music program

Experience the future of music – on stage at Merkin Hall, in our classrooms, and all over our community.

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Kaufman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition

Applications for the 2026 competition (June 24-26) open Nov 1. Open to young pianists up to age 18.

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Special Music School Open Houses & Tours

Learn about the nation's only K-12 public school prioritizing an intensive and immersive music education.

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Kaufman Music Center Launches Endowed Commissioning Fund

The Roz Lasker Commissioning Fund is an endowed initiative designed to foster mentorship and collaboration in composition and performance.

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Ivalas Quartet Named 2025-26 Kaufman Fellows

This season, Ivalas Quartet will dive into Kaufman Music Center’s vibrant ecosystem as performers, educators and learners.

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Announcing the 2025-26 Artists-in-Residence

Grammy-winning composer Jessie Montgomery, world-renowned pianist Jonathan Biss and vocal phenomenon Chanticleer

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