Music and Performing Arts Professions
NYU Steinhardt Summer conferences are for students passionate about careers in music, the arts, and education. We offer a supportive environment in which to explore your interests, engage with the community, and unlock your potential. Our programs are taught by renowned faculty and industry professionals, in areas such as Screen Scoring, Instrumental Performance, Music Technology, and Music Therapy. Explore our summer offerings below. See how Music and Performing Arts Professions at NYU Steinhardt can help you achieve your artistic, professional, and personal goals.
Summer 2026
Songwriters Workshop Summer 2026
An intensive two-week workshop dedicated to the art and craft of creating words and music and the ideal marriage of both.
Music and the Moving Image Conference
The annual Music and the Moving Image Conference invites abstracts for paper presentations (20-min. limit) that explore the relationship between the vast universe of moving images (film, television, streaming media, video games, and advertisements) and that of music and sound.
Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy
Three different programs for high school students, university students, and professionals interested in learning about music therapy and the Nordoff-Robbins approach.
NYU Pre-College
Music Technology Pre-College Courses
These university-level courses offer a solid foundation for both high school and current undergraduate students, regardless of your specific interests in Music Technology. For high school students who are admitted to the BM degree program in Music Technology, the credits earned will be applied directly toward your degree requirements.