High School applications for the 2026-27 school year will open this fall.
Special Music School High School offers intensive music education programs alongside rigorous academics. Come audition to become a member of this extraordinary community of young musicians.
To apply to Special Music School High School you must follow the guidelines outlined by NYC Public Schools (HERE). Students wishing to audition may sign up to audition in the three Concentrations that organize the students:
- Composition Concentration – for those interested in composing
- Instrumental Concentration – for those that play an instrument. Special Music School teaches students in the instrumental program on the following instruments: piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophones trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium/baritone, tuba and percussion.
- Vocal Concentration – for singers
