Use the best quality video and audio recording devices possible. The performance should be recorded as if you are at a "live" audition.

Start recording:
* State your full name and the program and degree you are applying for
* State your NYU "N" number, if applicable (received from Admissions after you apply)
* State the date

At the conclusion of the performance portion of the audition, the applicant will be asked to announce that they have "reached the end of my audition" and restate their name. Turn off recording device.

After the applicant completes the NYU video audition recording, they will post the audition on YouTube in the following manner and send a private link to the appropriate director per the instructions below.

YouTube Video Submission Instructions

If you do not already have a YouTube account:
1. Go to http://www.youtube.com/
2. Click on Create Account on the top right
3. Fill in all the information
4. Click on create account
5. On the top right hand corner you will see your new account
6. Check your email, as a confirmation email address will be sent to you
7. Click on the link to verify your email address
8. If you do not receive a confirmation email within a few minutes, check your bulk or spam folders
9. At this stage you can change your email or edit the information you gave by clicking either of the blue links at the bottom of the page

Once you have your account:
• Click on the yellow Upload button located on the top right
• If you recorded the video from an external source and have the video file, you can select Video File from the upload pop-up menu
• If you have a built-in camera click Quick Capture from the upload pop-up menu

Setting up access to view your video:
• Go to My Videos (located in the drop down menu next to your username)
• Click on Uploaded Videos
• Select the preferred clip by checking the box to the left of the video, then click the Edit button
• Change the Title of the video to NYU [Program Name] Audition: Your Name
Example: NYU Brass Audition: John Smith, then click the Save Changes button
• Scroll down to Broadcasting and Sharing Options
• Select Private (Viewable by up to 25 people), check the Limited access URL box, then COPY and PASTE the link into the body of an email addressed to the director of the program for which you are auditioning:

Brass Studies:
Dr. Sean Reed, ssr7@nyu.edu

Woodwind Studies:
Dr. Esther Lamneck, esther.lamneck@nyu.edu

String Studies:
Prof. Stephanie Baer, stephanie.baer@nyu.edu

Percussion Studies:
Professor Jonathan Haas, jonathan.haas@nyu.edu

Jazz Studies:
Professor Gabriel Alegria, gabriel.alegria@nyu.edu

Piano Studies:
Dr. Marilyn Nonken, marilyn.nonken@nyu.edu

Music Business:
Prof. Catherine Radbill, info.musb@gmail.com
(Remember to also include all of the required written materials as attachments when you email your video link)

Music Composition:
Dr. Robert Rowe, robert.rowe@nyu.edu

Music Education:
Professor Ira Shankman (undergraduate), is37@nyu.edu
Professor Nancy Shankman (graduate), nancy.shankman@nyu.edu

Vocal Performance: Music Theatre & Classical Voice
Professor Bill Wesbrooks, bill.wesbrooks@nyu.edu
(Please remember to include the information sheet or requested information in the body of your email along with the video link)

Dance Education:
Professor Frederick Curry, fc413@nyu.edu

Drama Therapy:
Dr. Robert Landy, rjl1@nyu.edu

We strongly suggest that you do not make your clips available to anyone other than the designated audition recipient. 

NYU does not offer technical support for YouTube, please visit YouTube help with any technical issues.