Prepare for your career as a professional musician with instruction in performance practices from centuries of music from around the globe. In Steinhardt’s unparalleled performing and recording facilities, you’ll work with renowned artists representing diverse traditions of pedagogy and performance, developing your personal artistry and acquiring the skills required to succeed after graduation.
Degrees In This Program
Bachelor of Music
Woodwind Studies
Explore rich liberal arts offerings as part of your professional musical training. Traditional coursework and innovative electives prepare you to navigate today’s musical landscape.
Master of Music
Woodwind Studies
Hone your technique and knowledge of the repertoire, mentoring with world-renowned artists and taking advantage of unique performance opportunities.
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.
First Year Master's Student
Sebastian Penso, a first-year master’s student in NYU Steinhardt’s Woodwind Studies program, shares his experience performing in the NYU Orchestra and Wind Symphony, as well as masterclasses with artists from around the world. He talks about the diverse, supportive faculty who have opened doors for him and introduced him to new musical career possibilities from performance choices to arts administration and more.
Questions
For more information, please contact mpap-woodwind-studies@nyu.edu