Program Overview

The Eisman Center for Preparatory Studies in Music

The Eisman Center for Preparatory Studies in Music (ECPSM) is a comprehensive music program that nurtures musical growth from the very first note to advanced performance and theory. Serving students ages 3 to 18, ECPSM offers a rich variety of programs, including:

• Private lessons in all orchestral and band instruments, piano, voice, guitar, and composition
• Suzuki classes for piano, violin, and cello
• Musicianship and theory classes to build a strong foundation
• Chorus, orchestra, chamber music, and percussion ensemble for collaborative performance experiences

About ECPSM

ECPSM is located at the prestigious Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. Founded in 1981 with just 25 students and a passionate faculty, ECPSM has grown into a thriving center for music education. Now housed in a state-of-the-art facility on the Queens College campus, ECPSM proudly serves families from across New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties.

A Legacy of Excellence

The dedicated, professional faculty at ECPSM bring decades of experience, and students and alumni consistently earn recognition in local and international festivals and competitions.

Join Our Musical Family

At ECPSM, students will not only learn music but also build confidence, creativity, and lifelong friendships. ECPSM invites students to explore the many opportunities that await and become part of a community where music and passion come together.

Location

The Eisman Center for Preparatory Studies in Music is located in the Music Building at Queens College, CUNY, 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Queens, NY 11367.

Academics

Queens College offers a wide range of academic programs, including:

• Arts & Humanities
  • School of Arts
    • Aaron Copland School of Music
    • Art
    • Drama, Theatre & Dance
    • Media Studies
  • Classical, Middle Eastern, and Asian Languages and Cultures
  • Comparative Literature
  • English
  • European Languages and Literatures
  • Hispanic Languages and Literatures
  • Linguistics and Communication Disorders
• Math & Natural Science
  • Biology
  • Chemistry & Biochemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Family, Nutrition & Exercise Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Education
  • Educational and Community Programs
  • Elementary and Early Childhood Education
  • Secondary Education and Youth Services
• Social Science
  • Anthropology
  • History
  • Graduate School of Library and Information Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Sociology
  • Urban Studies
• Business
  • Business & Liberal Arts (BALA)
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Risk Management
• Interdisciplinary Programs
  • Africana Studies
  • Irish Studies
  • Jewish Studies
  • Latin American and Latino Studies
  • SEEK
  • Women and Gender Studies
• Graduate Studies

Research

Queens College has various research centers and initiatives, including:

• John D. Calandra Italian American Institute
• Barry Commoner Center for Health and the Environment
• Asian and Asian American Research Institute
• Office of Research and Compliance
• Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
• Office of Undergraduate Research

Student Life

Queens College offers a range of student life programs and services, including:

• Admissions Programs
  • High School Programs
    • College Now
    • Townsend Harris/High Jump
    • Queens School of Inquiry
  • Incoming Students
    • Advising
    • First Year Experience
    • SEEK
    • New Student Services
    • Specialty Advising
    • Housing Move-In Guide/FAQs
    • Accelerate, Complete & Engage (ACE QC)
• Academic Programs
  • Veterans
  • CUNY Edge
  • SEEK
  • TIME 2000
  • The Murphy Institute
  • Adult Collegiate Education (ACE)
  • Global Student Success Program
  • Accelerate, Complete & Engage (ACE QC)
• Honor Programs
  • Freshman Honors
  • Transfer Honors
  • Macaulay Honors College
  • Mellon Mays Fellowship
  • Kessler Scholars Program

Administration

Queens College has various administrative offices, including:

• President's Office
• Provost's Office
• Budget & Finance
• Communications & Marketing
• Compliance & Diversity
• External & Governmental Relations
• Facilities Planning & Operations
• Human Resources
• Information Technology Services
• Institutional Advancement & Alumni
• Student Affairs & Enrollment Management