All prospective and transfer students must first submit an application for admission to the Steinhardt School at New York University before scheduling an audition below. You can find information on the application process through the appropriate admissions office. 
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Office of Graduate Admissions
Doctoral candidates should visit the Doctoral page for separate instructions and should contact the program director directly for an audition.

Audition Dates and Registration Information

Brass: Undergraduate* and Graduate** Audition Schedule***

Please note: accompanists not required nor provided. Auditions will be followed by a 3 pm reception for parents and students.

Saturday, November 12, 2011 (Undergraduate Open House & Early Decision I auditions)
Saturday, February 18, 2012 (undergraduate and graduate degree applicants)
Saturday, February 25, 2012 (undergraduate and graduate degree applicants)
Saturday, March 3, 2012 (undergraduate and graduate degree applicants)

Music Education majors who play brass should schedule their audition through Music Ed here.

*The last audition date for undergraduate freshman applicants is March 3.

**Note: All fall semester Masters and Advanced Certificate applicants who wish to be considered for talent-based scholarship awards must (1) submit their application materials by January 6 (2) complete their audition by the last weekend of February. U.S. students should also file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 1 to be considered for student loans and other school-based scholarships.

For an early decision audition in the fall or for an audition after March 3, 2012, please contact  Dr. Sean Scot Reed at 212 998 5828, ssr7@nyu.edu

***If you cannot audition in person, you may submit an audition video online instructions here or send an audition DVD to:

Attn: Dr. Sean Reed
NYU Steinhardt / Major ________________
Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions
35 W. 4th Street, Suite 777, New York, NY 10012

Please clearly indicate the applicant's name, program applied to, and NYU ID number (if applicable) on the DVD. All submissions for Regular Decision should be received by January 1 or as soon as possible after the submitted application. Early Decision I submissions should be received by November 1^st, and Early Decision II submissions should be received by January 1^st .

Click here to use an online form to schedule your audition after you have applied

Required Repertoire

Auditions may include sight reading.

Undergraduate

All classical performance majors must be prepared to perform at least two complete, contrasting compositions. Please note: accompanists not required nor provided. Please bring a copy of your resume to the audition.  Repertoire may be selected from standard orchestral excerpts, etudes and concert pieces.

Graduate

French Horn:
Master's:
Candidates must be prepared to perform at least three complete, contrasting compositions. Repertoire may be selected from standard orchestral excerpts, etudes and concert pieces.

Ph.D.:
4 complete contrasting works from different style periods Please include at least one contemporary work. In addition, the doctoral candidate should be prepared to present works which represent his/her areas of specialization.