Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions
Programs - Brass Studies

Summer Brass Workshop

 

Dates

Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28, 2013
Orientation: Evening of Sunday, June 23
Program Fees
 $850
Housing Dates Check-in: June 23, 2013, Check-out: June 29, 2013
Housing and Meal Plan Fees Housing: $211 shared, $286 single
Meal Plan: $125-$155
Application Deadline
 May 10, 2013
Application Procedure

1. Submit a general online summer application
2. Pay a $50 application fee (nonrefundable)
3. Fill out a workshop questionnaire (select Brass)
4. Submit audition materials

Program Director

John Rojak, 35 West Fourth Street, Suite 1077, 212 998 5828, E-mail: jdr6@nyu.edu

Program Overview

Participate in an intensive week of brass ensemble and private instruction in New York City. Study brass quintet and brass chamber music this summer with NYU's brass faculty as well as principal players from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, New York City Opera, and Broadway shows. 

A special feature this year will be studying and rehearsing music from a hit Broadway show, culminating in attending a performance of that show. In addition, Ann Ellsworth will lead a session on how to produce and release a CD, followed by a recital to celebrate the release of her new solo disc.

  • Open to high school students, college students and young professionals - ages 16 and up
  • Benefit from participation in master classes, private instruction, workshops and concerts
  • Study in New York City, music capital of the world
  • Take trips to the theatre, concerts, and more in the evenings
  • Conclude the workshop with a performance at an NYU venue with the workshop faculty

Activities include group warm up, master classes, large and small ensemble rehearsals, and faculty performances. Located in the heart of Greenwich Village, students will be able to easily access many legendary music venues and opportunities including the Blue Note, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Village Vanguard, and many Broadway shows. Summer in New York City is a great musical experience with street performers and music festivals in the parks, including NYU's own Washington Square Park.

Eligibility to Apply

In addition to students already enrolled at NYU, the workshop is open to students from other universities and those who have just graduated from high school or completed their junior year. In order to participate in the Summer Brass Workshop you must have completed your junior year of high school AND you must have turned 16-years-old by the time the workshop starts. There are no exceptions to these rules.

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for the workshop, you must do the following:
Please be sure to include your contact information: phone number, mailing address, and your e-mail address as well as the name of your school and your year of study (i.e. high school senior, college junior).

You may choose to mail a CD or DVD to the address below or email audio or video recordings to John Rojak at jdr6@nyu.edu.

John Rojak
Brass Studies Program Director
35 West Fourth Street, Suite 1077
New York, NY 10012

If you submit your audition video online, you should put all your contact information requested above in the same email to Professor Rojak at jdr6@nyu.edu. You will still need to mail in your application fee to the address above. Audition materials become the property of NYU Steinhardt and cannot be returned.

International Students

Acceptance into this program is based on your performanceability. English language proficiency is not required. However, we do need to know if you speak English or if you do not speak English. Please continue here if you are from a country where English is spoken natively or if you are a native speaker of English.
 
NYU requires international students to have an F-1 or a J-1 visa for entry into the US and for study an NYU. The NYU Office of Global Services (OGS) will assist you in obtaining an I-20 to process your F-1 or J-1 visa. Once you have submitted a complete program application (as outlined above) and received an admissions decision, you will receive instructions for submitting the I-20/DS-2019 documentation. OGS will assist you in obtaining an I-20 to process your F-1 or J-1 visa. Contact them with specific immigration related questions at newinternationalstudents@nyu.edu.
 
If you need additional assistance, please contact Patrick Cupo at patrick.cupo@nyu.edu or 212.998.5438.

Housing and Meal Plans

Students stay in private or shared rooms with one or two roommates in an NYU residence hall. The residence hall is located near Washington Square Park, a short walk from campus buildings. Campus meal plans range from 8 to 12 meals per week and include a card with $30 of Dining Dollars. Linens are provided; students should bring their own towels. The residence hall building has air conditioning and Internet access with an Ethernet cable.  Students staying in NYU housing should move in on Sunday, June 23 and attend a required orientation session that evening. They must move out on Saturday, June 29.

NYU Public Safety Services officers are on duty 24 hours a day. Specially assigned Resident Assistants (R.A.) monitor discipline, including enforcing a curfew for students in this program, and help students as they adjust to living away from home. Because our standards for achievement are high, we accept highly motivated students who will enjoy the classes as well as the cultural activities. It is, therefore, important to know that failure to comply with regulations will be grounds for immediate dismissal from the program. Parents and/or guardians will be contacted as soon as any unsatisfactory behavior is recognized. Click here for more specific housing information.

Personal Expenses

A great benefit of the Summer Brass Workshop is the chance for students to experience life in New York City and Greenwich Village. The cost of living in the city is high. The activities fee students pay for the workshop covers only the primary cost of participating in the evening and weekend events and does not cover personal expenses. Students should budget for enough money to last the entire time they will be participating in the workshop. Students are encouraged to discuss expenses and decide upon a budget with their families prior to arriving in New York City.

If you have any questions please contact Professor Rojak at jdr6@nyu.edu

***PLEASE NOTE: Participants under the age of 18 will be required to attend activities throughout New York City on practically every evening during the program.***

Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions - 35 W. 4th Street, Suite 1077 - New York, NY 10012 - 212 998 5424