MSM's annual Commencement ceremony at The Riverside Church is an important celebration of the enormous achievements of our graduates.
Join us for MSM Commencement on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1 PM EST in Riverside Church.
The MSM Commencement ceremony takes place each year in the spectacular Riverside Church followed by a reception at MSM in the Alan M. and Joan Taub Ades Performance Space and the Student Union.
The 2025 MSM Commencement Ceremony will be livestreamed – More information coming soon!
The School bestows degrees on its graduating class as well as awarding a number of honorary doctorates and other honors, while also featuring musical performances by graduating students.
The Riverside Church
490 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10027
(212) 870-6700
Information for 2025 Graduates
The deadline for students to submit their Commencement Participation Form, Request tickets, order their Cap and Gown, nominate a student Commencement Speaker, and apply for a Diploma is March 31, 2025. Students must visit the Tassel site to register for Commencement. Even if you are not planning on walking in the Ceremony, all students must complete the Tassel form to ensure correct information for the Commencement Program.
DMA Hooding Ceremony 2025
May 21, 2025 at 10 AM to 12 PM in Greenfield Hall
More information coming soon!
Information for MSM Faculty
Faculty who wish to participate in Commencement, or order Caps and Gowns must do so by March 31.
Email the Office of Student Engagement for instructions.
Question about Commencement?
Contact Office of Student Engagement
917-493-4525
studentengagement@taogoods.net
COMMENCEMENT 2024
Watch the MSM Commencement 2024 ceremony here that took place on May 16, 2024:
Commencement Address
Ted Chapin, Former CEO, Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization
Student Commencement Speaker
Kellin Hanas (BM ’24, jazz trumpet)
Learn about our Honorary Doctorate and Distinguished Service recipients and watch their speeches:
2024 Honorary Doctorate Recipients
Ted Chapin, Former CEO, Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization
Anne-Marie McDermott, classical pianist
Brian Stokes Mitchell, two-time Tony Award-winning actor
Linda Oh (MM ’08), jazz bassist
Ann Ziff, Chairman, Metropolitan Opera
2024 President’s Medal for Distinguished Service Recipients
Rebecca Charnow, Dean of Youth Education and Community-Career Connections
Kim Laskowski, MSM Faculty (Orchestral Performance Program, Woodwinds)
George Manahan (BM ’73, MM ‘76), MSM Faculty (Director of Orchestral Activities; Chair, Conducting Department)
Chris Shade (MM ’07), Assistant Dean for The Orto Center for Distance Learning and Recording Arts
Commencement Address
Ted Chapin, Former CEO, Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization
Student Commencement Speaker
Kellin Hanas (BM ’24, jazz trumpet)
Questions?
Contact
Office of Student Engagement
917-493-4525
studentengagement@taogoods.net
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