Special Music School

Special Music School in New York, NY is a K–12 public school housed within Kaufman Music Center that provides an intensive, conservatory-style music education integrated with a full academic curriculum. Students receive fully funded private lessons, music classes, and ensemble training during the school day.

The school operates across two sites: Kindergarten through 8th grade at Kaufman Music Center’s Abraham Goodman House at 129 West 67th Street, and the high school at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational Complex at 122 Amsterdam Avenue. Admissions are handled separately for K–8 and for the high school and include auditions and open houses.

As part of Kaufman Music Center, Special Music School benefits from faculty and resources that support sustained artistic development while meeting New York City public school academic standards. The program serves young musicians seeking rigorous musical study without cost barriers to instruction, enabling students from diverse backgrounds to pursue instrumental or vocal training alongside core academics. Families can learn more about upcoming open houses and audition requirements through the school’s admissions communications.