Music Business Audition Package
Application to the Steinhardt Music Business undergraduate program includes an Audition Package that gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your musical aptitude. It is not necessary to be an advanced performer to enter the Music Business Program, but all applicants must demonstrate a basic level of musicianship.
Audition Package includes:
1. Music Skills Test
A. Log onto http://study.smusic.nyu.edu/theory_test/ and follow the instructions.
B. Record and upload the following video requirements online (uploading instructions here):
1. First, give your name, home city, and state.
2. Next, sing a cappella (without accompaniment of any kind) a one-octave major scale, ascending and descending, in any key.
3. Finally, sing a cappella (without accompaniment of any kind) the traditional song, "Happy Birthday," inserting your name in the line "Happy birthday dear ____."
2. Writing Sample and Cover Sheet, uploaded to info.musb@gmail.com.
A. Submit a typed, double-spaced paper of four pages or less, organized around your answers to these three items:
- Name and discuss two current issues in the music industry that interest you
- Describe your musical background, activities, and formal study of music theory
- Why are you interested in studying the combination of music and business?
B. Submit a one-page résumé in standard business format showing your business and leadership accomplishments and activities. Please include any part-time jobs you have had.
C. Complete the Cover Sheet, found here
Optional
You may submit a short video recording of one of your recent musical performances, uploaded to YouTube (instructions here). The recording will not be factored into your audition outcome.
Please do not send letters of recommendation. They will not be read.
For Transfers Only
In addition to the above items, please send a one-page letter, uploaded to info.musb@gmail.com, addressed to Professor Catherine Radbill, explaining why you wish to transfer from your previous institution to the NYU Steinhardt Music Business Program.
If you are unable to upload your materials, you may send them to:
Professor Catherine Radbill
New York University
35 W. Fourth Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10012
NYU Undergraduate Admissions Application:
In addition to the audition package, all applicants must complete New York University’s Application for Undergraduate Admissions according to instructions posted at http://admissions.nyu.edu/applying_for_admission/
Deadlines
All materials must be postmarked (or emailed) by the dates listed below. Materials received after the deadline may not be accepted.
Nov. 1 - Early Decision I Application Materials to Admissions Office and Audition Package
Jan. 1 - Early Decision II Application Materials to Admissions Office
Jan. 1 - Regular Admission Application Materials to Admissions Office
Jan. 6 - Audition Package Due (for Regular Decision and Early Decision II students)
April 1 - Transfer Application Materials to Admissions Office and Audition Package Due
We do not have rolling admission or spring admits. All incoming classes begin in the fall semester.