USEFUL INFORMATION
LOCATION
All classes, performances and events will be held at the Mannes School of Music MSM is located at 55 West 13th Street between 5th and 6th Aves slightly north of Greenwich Village in New York City.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION TO MANNES
By Subway
The 4, 5, 6, N, R, Q, and L trains to 14th Street and Union Square.
The A, C, and E trains to 14th Street.
The 1, 2, 3, F, and M trains to 14th Street.
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By Bus
Several MTA bus lines stop within two blocks of the school.
AIRPORTS
LaGuardia, JFK International and Newark International Airports
Transportation from the airports to Manhattan via taxi, Super Shuttle, NYAirportExpress, M60 Bus (LaGuardia only), AirTrain & LIRR to subway (JFK only), NJTransit Train (Newark only)
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HOUSING
IWCMF does not provide housing for its participants, however the staff can assist you with finding housing and/or facitliate the search for accommodations.
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One of the options for housing is to book a dorm room at Mannes. More information regarding Mannes housing will be forthcoming.
FOOD
IWCMF will not provide meals for its participants. Mannes is a one minute walk from restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, sushi bars, pizzerias, creperies! There is also an on site cafeteria.
PRACTICE ROOMS
Info about usage of the Mannes's practice rooms is coming soon.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Festival participants will be able to take private lessons from Imani Winds. The cost is $75 for 50 minutes. Participants should schedule with and directly pay the specific Imani Winds member that they are taking the lesson with.