Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to over 9,000 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programsacross our renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design, The New School for Social Research, Eugene Lang college of Liberal Arts, Parsons Paris, and the College of Performing Arts. The Mannes Sounds Festival provides unparalleled opportunities for students of the College of Performing Arts to be presented at a variety of notable venues and professional settings.