All prospective and transfer students must first submit an application for admission to the Steinhardt School at New York University before scheduling an audition below. You can find information on the application process through the appropriate admissions office.
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Office of Graduate Admissions
Doctoral candidates should visit the Doctoral page for separate instructions and should contact the program director directly for an audition.
Audition Dates and Registration Information
Woodwinds: Undergraduate* and Graduate** Audition Schedule***
Please note: accompanists not required nor provided.
Saturday, November 12, 2011 (Undergraduate
Open House & Early Decision I auditions)
Saturday, February 18, 2012 (undergraduate and graduate degree applicants)
Saturday, February 25, 2012 (undergraduate and graduate degree applicants)
Saturday, March 3, 2012 (undergraduate and graduate degree applicants)
*The last audition date for undergraduate freshman applicants is March 3.
**Note: All fall semester Masters and Advanced Certificate applicants who wish to be considered for talent-based scholarship awards must (1) submit their application materials by January 6 (2) complete their audition by the last weekend of February. U.S. students should also file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 1 to be considered for student loans and other school-based scholarships.
For an audition after March 5, 2011, please contact Dr. Esther Lamneck at 212 998 5441, esther.lamneck@nyu.edu
***If you cannot audition in person, you may send an audition DVD to:
Attn: Dr. Esther Lamneck
NYU Steinhardt / Woodwinds Applicant
Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions
35 W. 4th Street, Suite 777, New York, NY 10012
Please clearly indicate the applicant's name, program applied to, and NYU ID number (if applicable) on the DVD. All submissions for Regular Decision should be received by January 1 or as soon as possible after the submitted application. Early Decision I submissions should be received by November 1st, and Early Decision II submissions should be received by January 1st.
Click here to use an online form to schedule your audition after you have applied. Music Education majors who play woodwinds should schedule their audition through Music Ed here.
Required Repertoire
Please note: accompanists not required nor provided for undergraduate or graduate auditions. Please bring a copy of your resume to the audition.
Undergraduate
Classical performance majors must be ready to perform all of the movements of two complete compositions from different style periods.
Graduate (Advanced Certificate - same requirements as Master's)
Flute:
Master's:
3 complete contrasting works from different style periods. Bring a copy of your resume to the audition.
Ph.D.:
4 complete contrasting works from different style periods Please include at least one contemporary work.
In addition, the doctoral candidate should be prepared to present works which represent his/her areas of specialization.
Oboe:
Master's:
3 complete contrasting works from different style periods. Bring a copy of your resume to the audition.
Ph.D.:
4 complete contrasting works from different style periods Please include at least one contemporary work.
In addition, the doctoral candidate should be prepared to present works which represent his/her areas of specialization.
Clarinet:
Master's:
3 complete contrasting works from different style periods. Bring a copy of your resume to the audition.
Ph.D.:
4 complete contrasting works from different style periods Please include at least one contemporary work.
In addition, the doctoral candidate should be prepared to present works which represent his/her areas of specialization.
Bassoon:
Master's:
3 complete contrasting works from different style periods. Bring a copy of your resume to the audition.
Ph.D.:
4 complete contrasting works from different style periods Please include at least one contemporary work.
In addition, the doctoral candidate should be prepared to present works which represent his/her areas of specialization.
Classical Saxophone:
Master's:
3 complete contrasting works from different style periods. Bring a copy of your resume to the audition.
Ph.D.:
4 complete contrasting works from different style periods Please include at least one contemporary work.
In addition, the doctoral candidate should be prepared to present works which represent his/her areas of specialization.