The four-year undergraduate Orchestral Conducting BM program embraces cutting-edge classical music instruction while providing a foundation of high-level technical training. It prepares the student for real-world opportunities with the arts in a variety of settings: traditional, entrepreneurial, and cross-disciplinary. Develop your talent in a unique learning environment under the guidance of world-class faculty. New York City is at the crossroads of American music, and the faculty who teach at Mannes are active participants in the evolution of the future of music. At Mannes you will find a mentor who will not only help you develop the advanced technique necessary to compete in any setting, but will also nurture your creative self in a way that will help you to chart your own path as a 21st-century artist.