All prospective and transfer students must apply for admission to NYU Steinhardt. Apply for undergraduate study.
Submit your Prescreen Recording
The program in Woodwind Studies requires a pre-screen video to be submitted via GetAcceptd, which is due no later than January 6, 2024. Invitations to schedule a live audition will be sent no later than late January 2024. For further details please contact mpap-woodwind-studies@nyu.edu.
Flute
Two contrasting selections (selections may include individual movements from different works or single movements works)
Oboe, Bassoon or Saxophone
Two standard etudes of contrasting styles
Clarinet
Two contrasting etudes showing the applicant's level of technical and lyrical ability
Doublers
One short etude on each of your doubles
**Please note, that it is not mandatory to have an accompanist for the prescreen or audition.**
Audition Dates
Early Decision I
Prescreen is not required for EDI applicants.
Video audition deadline is Saturday, November 18, 2023.
Early Decision I applicants should submit audition videos via GetAcceptd.
Early Decision II
Prescreen is required for EDII applicants.
Video audition deadline is January 20, 2024.
Early Decision II applicants should submit audition videos via GetAcceptd.
Regular Decision
Invitations for final auditions/interviews will be sent by mid-January.
Auditions will take place on Friday, February 23, and Saturday, February 24, 2024.
Note for Transfer Students
- Though NYU's deadline for Spring transfer admission is November 1 and our deadline for Summer/Fall transfer admission is April 1, we suggest that you submit your Common Application one month in advance. Submitting your Common Application early will leave you more time to schedule an audition by our deadlines above.
Audition Requirements
Flute
Two contrasting pieces that demonstrate lyrical and technical abilities
Oboe, Bassoon or Saxophone
One movement of a sonata from the standard repertoire
First or last movement from a standard concerto and/or other virtuosic solo piece
Clarinet
Two contrasting etudes showing the applicant's level of technical and lyrical ability
First or third movement from a standard concerto
Doublers
One movement from a sonata on primary instrument
One etude or excerpt on each of your doubles
**Please note, it is not mandatory to have an accompanist for the audition.**