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Manhattan New Music Project (MNMP) is a nonprofit performing and arts education organization that engages both youth and adult audiences in innovative music programming throughout New York City.  Founded in 1990 by the late experimental jazz artist Paul Nash, MNMP seeks to cross traditional musical boundaries and catalyze imaginative projects involving the creation of new work through performances, collaborations and educational activities. 

MNMP presents challenging music by living composers as part of three New York City-based concert series: New York Anthems, Interactive Music Series and New Composers Series. Concerts are performed in a variety of venues designed to reach and build new audiences for experimental music, including public parks, art galleries and accessibly priced recital halls.

Within its arts educational programs, MNMP has broadened its scope beyond music to incorporate other artistic forms and demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of art-making.  Currently serving over 40 public schools, MNMP provides thousands of New York City students with standards-based arts education through in-school and after-school residencies, and professional development for educators. These programs offer hands-on artistic experiences for students and sustained arts training opportunities for teachers, to encourage the integration of arts into everyday classroom learning.

Unique among arts education organizations, MNMP has a proven track record in developing nationally recognized arts programs for special needs populations, and has also been acknowledged for its programs to serve English language learners.

Programs for Seniors
MNMP teaching artists can collaborate with senior centers, libraries, care facilities and community-based organizations to develop customized arts programming for all ages, including adults ages 55 and older.  All of our programs foster original creation and can build toward performances.  Contact (212) 977-1070 or education@mnmp.org.

• Directions: Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 to 34th Street - Penn Station

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• Disability Access: Wheelchair accessible
• Special Education: MNMP has developed and implemented arts programs to support the needs of a diverse range of students with special needs, in both self-contained classrooms and CTT environments. Through five multi-year grants from the US Department of Education (three in partnership with District 75), MNMP has created educational models for students with learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders. We recognize that the arts provide a unique entry point for learning; this can be particularly effective for students with special needs, who may struggle with more conventional academic strategies.

Get involved with Manhattan New Music Project

• Donations through NYCharities.org
• Donations through Manhattan New Music Project's Web site
• Volunteer Opportunities