STEINHARDT CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE MAJORS
All Steinhardt Classical Instrumental Music Performance Majors must audition for placement in either the NYU Symphony Orchestra or the NYU Philharmonia. Piano performance majors need not audition; pianists will be assigned based on need. Chamber Ensemble assignments for Steinhardt Classical Instrumental Music Performance Majors is based on these orchestra auditions.

Please note that the class meetings (rehearsals and concert dates listed here) of the orchestras are a priority for Classical Instrumental Music Performance Majors.  All other classes and performance activities must be scheduled around and not interfere with the orchestra schedule.

All Classical String, Brass, Percussion Performance Majors must register for one of the orchestras based on audition placement.  Orchestral assignments for woodwind majors will be posted following auditions. Woodwind students should register for orchestras and ensembles accordingly and by advisement.

Classical Piano Performance majors are placed in Chamber Ensembles as a result of  auditions made by appointment only with Dr. Marilyn Nonken. Opportunities for orchestral pianists, which are not needed for each concert, are reserved for piano performance majors and those pianists studying with NYU Steinhardt Artist Faculty.

STEINHARDT MUSIC MAJORS WHO ARE NOT PERFORMANCE MAJORS
All Steinhardt Music Majors who are NOT Music Performance Majors (such as majors in Music Education, Music Technology, Music Business etc.) have the option of auditioning for The NYU Symphony and NYU Philharmonia and/or the NYU Community Orchestra, along with Choirs, Concert Band and Jazz ensembles. Please use the online form to schedule an audition and see requirements listed below. 

ALL NYU STUDENTS NOT MAJORING IN MUSIC IN THE STEINHARDT SCHOOL  are invited to audition for The NYU Symphony, NYU Philharmonia and Community Orchestras, Choirs, Jazz ensembles, Concert Band etc. 

The NYU Symphony Orchestra is the university's premier orchestra requiring the highest level of performance skills.  It meets every fall and spring. Rehearsals of the NYU Symphony are held on Mondays 12:30-3pm and Fridays 11am-1:30pm in the Palladium Auxiliary Gymnasium located on 13^th Street between 3^rd and 4^th Avenues.

The NYU Philharmonia is the university's second orchestra primarily comprised of music majors. It meets twice weekly during the fall semester only.  Based on their performance in the fall semester, non-music majors may be invited to participate in the NYU Symphony, opera or music theater productions in the spring semester. Rehearsals of the NYU Philharmonia are held on Mondays 5-7:30 pm and Fridays 2:30-5pm in the Palladium Auxiliary Gymnasium located on 13^th Street between 3^rd and 4^th Avenues.

The NYU Community Orchestra provides an opportunity for members of the university community to play with a full symphony orchestra while committing to only one rehearsal per week.  While the orchestra is comprised primarily of non music majors, auditions are competitive.  If accepted, students will register for NYU Community Orchestra for 0-3 credits. An access code will be emailed to all students admitted following auditions. Rehearsals of the Community Orchestra are held on Wednesdays: 7- 9pm; 9-9:30pm sectionals, in room 303 of the Steinhardt Education Building located at 35 West 4^th Street.

Acceptance into one of the orchestras requires attendance at all class (rehearsal) meetings and concerts.