Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions

Undergraduate Program - Music Technology

Undergraduate Application


Online application and general information on undergraduate admissions can be found here: http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/portal/prospective_undergraduate.

Auditions

Applicants to the undergraduate program in Music Technology are required to go through a two-part audition process: the submission of an audition package, and a phone interview. The audition provides the applicant with the opportunity to demonstrate their musical skills and talent. Although it is not necessary to be an advanced performer to enter the Music Technology Program, a basic level of musicianship is required.
AUDITION PACKAGE
The package should include the following items:

1) A copy of your student essay from your NYU application.

2) A resume and/or short statement that outlines the following:
a. What is your background and experience in music performance and music theory?
b. What is your background and experience in music technology?
c. Why are you interested in studying Music Technology at NYU?

3) A video recording of the following items:
a. Applicant’s name, city and state
b. Performance of two contrasting pieces in any style: the applicant may play (or sing) a piece in which they are the soloist, or where they have a significant solo part. The performance may be with an accompanist, a band, in a school performance, or as a soloist. The applicant does not need to be an advanced performer to enter the Music Technology Program
c. Sing an ascending major scale a cappella (no accompaniment)

4) (Optional) Supporting materials (CDs, or DVDs) with examples of the applicant’s work, as a musician, engineer, producer, composer, or other. All materials should be properly labeled with the applicant’s name, NYU ID number, and role(s) on the recording (as musician, or engineer, or composer etc).

The submitted material must be a VIDEO recording in standard DVD format. Audiocassettes and CD’s will NOT be accepted. Label the material clearly and include name, NYU ID number, email address, phone number, and itemize the contents of the DVD.

PHONE INTERVIEW
During the phone interview, a small music theory screening will be held. The purpose of the screening is to determine the applicant’s basic level of musical competence, and to check their understanding of basic time signatures and key signatures.
The applicant will also be interviewed to find out about their technical and musical background

Please send the audition package to:
Prof. Agnieszka Roginska
35 West 4th St. - Room 777
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 212-998-5141

DEADLINES FOR FALL 2010 ADMISSIONS
 Application to
Admission's Office
Audition package to
Music Technology Office
EARLY DECISION:November 1st, 2009November 15th, 2009
REGULAR DECISION:January 1st, 2010January 15th, 2010
TRANSFER APPLICANTS:April 1st, 2010April 15th, 2010

Financial Aid

New York University’s Office of Financial Aid provides a variety of assistance options for both undergraduate and graduate students. Financial Aid providing tuition assistance and a stipend is available to qualified graduate students through teaching fellowships and scholarships. More information can be found at http://www.nyu.edu/financial.aid/

As part of their financial aid package students are often awarded work-study benefits. The Music Technology program offers several work-study compatible employment opportunities, more details can be found in the Student Employment section.

For more comprehensive Financial Aid information for Music Technology students, see the Financial Aid page.

Scheduling Tours and Meeting with Current Students

We have tours of the facilities after each open house and after each audition. Tours can also be scheduled at other times by emailing us: music.technology@nyu.edu. Applicants are also encouraged to attend our open houses, where they can meet current students.

Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions - 35 W. 4th Street, Suite 777 - New York, NY 10012 - 212 998 5424