Music is essential to the human experience and a vital component of education for everyone. That belief has guided Kaufman Music Center since its founding and continues to shape everything we do.
Kaufman Music Center is one of New York City’s leading institutions for music education and performance. Our schools offer outstanding education in music, dance and theater to people of all ages and experience levels, and our intimate Merkin Hall presents today’s most compelling artists.
At the heart of Kaufman Music Center are Special Music School, the nation's only K-12 public school that prioritizes an immersive music education, and Lucy Moses School, one of NYC's finest community performing arts schools for all ages. Our students develop not only as musicians, but as curious, disciplined, creative and compassionate people. Through rigorous artistic training and a vibrant learning community, we prepare young people to thrive in music and in life — whether they pursue careers on the concert stage or in any other field.
Performances at Merkin Hall provide unparalleled access to extraordinary artists, bold ideas, world premieres and unforgettable moments where every performance becomes more than a concert — it becomes a singular experience filled with discovery, conversation and powerful acts of creation.
Experience the future of music with us on stage, in our classrooms, and throughout our community.
Mission
Kaufman Music Center stimulates appreciation of and participation in music through music performance and education in ways that awaken creativity, advance innovation and create a sense of wonder among performers, students, teachers and the public at large.
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