Brass Studies Doctoral
Doctoral Studies in Music
The Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions, founded in 1925, was one of the first of its kind in the Northeast and the first to offer a doctorate in music education. After acquiring the New York College of Music in 1968, the department expanded to include music performance, music composition, and music therapy. Curricula were implemented that established these disciplines from undergraduate through the doctoral level. New York University was the first institution to offer a Ph.D. in music performance. It remains among the few institutions offering this degree. The program has distinguished itself by developing innovative research designs in this area. The Ph.D. concentrates on research and theoretical development as applied to students’ specializations. The Ed.D. focuses on action research and the implementation of existing theories, and the D.A. is a clinical research degree in music therapy that focuses on qualitative clinical studies.
Later, the department expanded music performance to include music theatre and opera studies, jazz studies, as well as the areas of music technology, film and media scoring, and music business to provide additional opportunities for study and research.
New York University is one of the premiere research universities in the world, and the Department provides a strong context of creativity and performance to ground research paradigms in substantive issues of music making and music education. As they conceptualize their own research ideas and interest, doctoral students explore concrete methodologies through which they can develop proposals and complete dissertations that have acquired an international reputation for their excellence and pioneering approaches.
Auditions and Admissions: All Music Doctoral Programs
All Applicants for the Music Doctoral Programs are required to audition in person or submit videotape (VHS) or DVD (consisting of at least two contrasting styles) prior to acceptance to their degree program. Call the department office at 212-998-5424 for specific audition requirements for each program and for in-person audition dates. You may also check the Auditions page for specific requirements. In person auditions are preferred.
Admission to music doctoral programs is based on:
1. Audition (all programs) or Portfolio Review (composition).
2. Performance on the GRE General Test which includes three sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Applicants are responsible for making arrangements to take the GRE and to have results forwarded to New York University. Results must be reported to Graduate Admissions along with your application by December 15, the doctoral application deadline.
3. Interview with Program Director.
4. Evidence of Scholarly Writing. (Applicants should submit at least three research papers that best represent their ability to research and write effectively about their area of specialization. Applicants may include published work as evidence.)
Office of Graduate Admissions (Tel: 212-998-5030)
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Pless Hall, 82 Washington Square East
Send Audition Materials, Portfolios, and Evidence of Writing to:
Dr. Paul Horan
Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions
New York University
35 West Fourth Street, Suite 777
New York, N.Y. 10012
Application Deadline:
Doctoral: December 15th for Fall term only.
Financial Aid:
The Financial Aid Office (25 West 4th Street) is the best source of information concerning financing your education. When applying for admission, be sure to check Financial Aid on your application (see deadlines in the New York University The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development Graduate Bulletin). Students should apply as early as possible and be aware that it takes at least six weeks to process requests for financial aid. Additionally, most scholarships are awarded early in the application process. Please return your application AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
For Financial aid information graduate applicantsmay also call:
Graduate Admissions (212) 998-5030
Notification of Admission:
Doctoral applicants should expect at least an 8-week turnaround for processing after application and all transcripts are received, and the audition has been evaluated. No consideration for admissions can take place until all supportive materials and GRE scores have been received.
Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions - 35 W. 4th Street, Suite 777 - New York, NY 10012 - (212) 998-5424
NYU Steinhardt - Music and Performing Arts Professions - 35 W. 4th Street, Suite 777, New York, NY 10012