Contact the Special Music School
For more information about the Special Music School, please contact our main office for general enquiries or one of our departments for specific questions:
Main Academic Office
Special Music School
Goodman House
129 West 67th Street
New York, NY 10023
Tel: 212-501-3318
E-mail: smsa@kaufman-center.org
Special Music School Admissions
Admissions Associate
Tel: 212-501-3390
E-mail: smsa@kaufman-center.org
Young Artist Program Admissions
Jenny Undercofler, Young Artist Program Coordinator
Tel: 212-501-3390
E-mail: smsa@kaufman-center.org
Special Music School Opening Hours
8:15 am–2:15 pm Middle School
8:30 am–2:50 pm Elementary School
The 2008–09 Special Music School holidays are as follows:
- Columbus Day: October 12–13, 2008
- Election Day: November 4, 2008
- Dept. of Education Half Day: November 20, 2008
- Thanksgiving: November 27–30, 2008
- Winter Break: December 24, 2008–January 2, 2009
- Martin Luther King Day: January 19, 2009
- Mid-Winter Recess: February 16–20, 2009
- Dept. of Education Half Day: March 19, 2009
- Spring Recess: April 9–17, 2009
- Memorial Day: May 25, 2009
- Chancellor's Day: June 4, 2009
Snow Closings
The Special Music School normally closes for snow when the New York City public schools do; listen to WCBS Newsradio 88 (880 AM) or WINS (1010 AM) for our snow closing information or call 212-501-3360.
Visiting the School
We hold several Open House meetings annually, where you may visit the school and learn more about our program. No reservations are needed.
2008–09 Open House Dates
- October 7, 2008: 6:30 pm
- November 12, 2008: 6:30 pm
- December 10, 2008: 6:30 pm
- February 4, 2009: 6:30 pm
