July 27-29, 2013 at New York University
Application deadline: May 13, 2013 (CLOSED), July 8 for Auditors only
Greenwich Village, New York City
Artistic Director Andy Bloch, composer and managing partner of Human: Music and Sound Design (www.humanworldwide.com)
Producers: Ron Sadoff, Director of Film Scoring, New York University and Doreen Ringer-Ross, BMI Vice President of Film/TV Relations
Workshop Overview
The NYU/BMI Workshop is an intensive three-day seminar dedicated to the business and techniques of producing and composing music for advertising, corporate branding and music production libraries. These areas constitute the world’s most heard music and provide major revenue streams for composers.
The NYU/BMI Workshop is the first to focus on the eclectic mix of the musician/production skills and the business acumen needed to be successful in these areas. Spearheaded by award-winning media composer Andy Bloch (Human: Music and Sound Design), the faculty and panelists will feature composer Peter Nashel (Duotone Audio Group),and music producer Keith D'Arcy (Universal Music Publishing Group). In a dynamic mix of informative industry panels, faculty critiques sessions and live recordings in the state-of-the-art NYU James Dolan recording studio, participating composers will produce and record their music with top-tier musicians and engineers, under real-world conditions.
• Study with acclaimed media composers and faculty who have produced music for thousands of advertising spots, production libraries and scores for television and film.
• Benefit from a concentrated three day film scoring workshop in the heart of New York City
• Evening presentations by BMI
Application and Fees
Application Procedure
1. Submit a general online summer application
2. Pay a $50 application fee (nonrefundable)
3. Fill out a workshop questionnaire (select BMI Workshop)
(Please note, only Auditors may apply after May 13, 2013)
PARTICIPANT TUITION: $500
AUDITOR FEE: $225
NYU HOUSING is available: estimated $231 - $335 for housing and meals.
PARTICIPANT applicants should submit:
- Three audio tracks (mp3 format) of varied styles of commercial music, each 1-3 minutes in length. They should demonstrate strong musical, technical and production skills.
- A signed and scanned statement of authorship (PDF format).
- A one-page resume (also PDF).
Application deadline: May 13, 2013 (CLOSED)
Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by May 24, 2013.
For the benefit of auditors and participants, all faculty and participant interactions, lectures and critiques will be amplified and projected. Auditors will attend all proceedings, including recording sessions and critiques. All sessions of the workshop will take place at NYU Steinhardt School’s 6th floor media complex.
International Students
Personal Expenses
A great benefit of the NYU / BMI 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.