As an NYU Steinhardt Percussion Studies student, you’ll refine your craft through solo, chamber, and ensemble performances rooted in diverse traditions—from the steel pan of Trinidad to the African gyil. Gain invaluable experience through masterclasses with world-class musicians, exclusive access to top New York orchestra rehearsals, and collaborations with peers in jazz, music technology, music business, and more.
Take advantage of our brand-new, state-of-the-art theatres and fully equipped practice studios—exceptional spaces to rehearse, experiment, and perform. Study with faculty who perform in global orchestras and on Broadway, and join alumni who have toured nationally in shows like Pretty Woman, Come From Away, and Waitress, and performed with the American Symphony Orchestra and the New York Pops.
You will graduate with the skills, confidence, and network to launch a successful and impactful career.
Degrees In This Program
Bachelor of Music
Percussion Studies
Gain advanced performance training as a percussionist and get a full liberal arts education with myriad performance opportunities in a variety of ensembles.
Master of Music
Percussion Studies
Launch your career as a professional percussionist, combining numerous performance opportunities on and off campus with intensive academic study.
Artist Diploma
Instrumental Performance
Ideal for advanced students and professionals preparing for a career in performance, this post-master’s artist diploma helps you continue to develop your technique and musicianship.
Doctor of Musical Arts
Music Performance
Prepare for a lifelong career in music as a collegiate educator or top level performer in the Steinhardt DMA program.
Doctor of Philosophy
Music Performance and Composition: Performers
Conduct cutting-edge research, perform on stage at NYU and throughout New York City, and study with world-renowned artists.
Percussion Studies faculty at Tony Awards: Joshua Samuels, Javier Diaz and James Saporito.
A Big Tony Awards Applause
The NYU Percussion Studies faculty made a significant impact at this year’s Tony Awards, contributing to several of the season’s most acclaimed Broadway productions. Together, Samuels, Diaz, and Saporito represent the exceptional talent and leadership of the NYU Percussion Studies faculty. They are educating the future generation of performers while crafting the sound of Broadway today.
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Natalie North: Broadway Bound
Master's student Natalie North reflects on her decision to pursue her graduate studies at NYU Steinhardt. North shares what she's learned, through her NYU experience, about succeeding on Broadway, the hectic schedule of a performer and the factors that affirm her choice in selecting Steinhardt as the ideal school to advance her future career in elite musical theatre.
Journeyism itself, an album from Britain’s reinvigorated independent label CRD, recorded using a startling vivid recorded sound, featuring hearteningly vigorous performances from New York University student musicians.
Percussion Ensembles
African Gyil and Percussion Ensemble
Students study and perform traditional African music for percussion and voice.
NYU Percussion Ensemble
This ensemble focuses its' repertoire on the seminal works of the 20/21st centuries.
NYU Steel
Dedicated to exploring the art of steel pans to the fullest.
News
Haas Participates in 10th PAS China International Percussion Festival
Jonathan Haas, Director of Percussion Studies at NYU Steinhardt, traveled to Beijing this summer to participate in the 10th Annual PAS China International Percussion Festival.
NYU Steinhardt Presents US Premiere of Carl Orff’s “Astutuli”
The rarely performed play with music features a cast of 22 from across the University accompanied by the NYU Steinhardt Percussion Ensemble.
Percussion Studies Advances Chinese and American Musical Traditions
NYU Steinhardt's Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions welcomed a delegation of approximately 50 students, faculty, and administrators from the Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM) to the NYU Paulson Center. The visit marked a significant step in expanding artistic collaboration and academic exchange between the two institutions.
Haas Interviewed by The Bandwich Tapes Podcast
Jonathan Haas, Director of Percussion Studies at NYU Steinhardt, is featured in an interview with The Bandwich Tapes
Jonathan Haas Interviewed by Zarro Percussion
In a new Zarro Percussion interview, Jonathan Haas—NYU Steinhardt’s Director of Percussion Studies—opens up about his journey as a performer, educator, and timpani trailblazer.
Questions
For more information, please contact mpap-percussion-studies@nyu.edu