

This 18-credit post-master’s artist diploma addresses the specific needs of advanced students and young professionals preparing for a career in music performance. The program includes ongoing development of technique and musicianship, with an emphasis placed on private lessons, ensemble participation, and preparation for professional auditions and competitions. Your course work will allow you to focus on your primary area of study while preparing for a vast number of professional opportunities.
Students may choose from the following areas of study: Brass Studies, Percussion Studies, String Studies, or Woodwind Studies.
Academic Plan Code: CLAS
Degree: ADPL
Credits: 18
Academic Load: Full-time or part-time. Students have up to six years to complete the program.
Application Deadlines
Spring: October 1
Summer: n/a
Fall: January 6
Program Information
Brass Studies
Percussion Studies
String Studies
Woodwind Studies
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Since this is a post-master's program, a master's degree is required prior to enrolling in this program.
These instructions and requirements are for all applicants. If you are not a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States, please read the special instructions for international applicants.
Your application will require the following items. The following are acceptable document types for uploads: .pdf, .jpeg, .jpg, .gif, .tiff, .png, .doc, .docx, and bitmap.
You are required to upload a copy of your most recent résumé or curriculum vitae as part of your application.
You are required to upload a typed, double-spaced, two- to three-page statement explaining your purpose in undertaking graduate study in this particular program as part of your application. This is your opportunity to introduce yourself and to inform the admissions committee about your goals, interests, and career plans as they relate to your intended academic pursuits.
Submit two letters of recommendation. Be sure to request them well in advance of the deadline. Read detailed instructions on submitting letters of recommendation.
Upload one official copy of transcripts from every postsecondary school you have attended or are attending. Make sure to request them in advance of the deadline.
If you completed or are completing a degree at an institution outside of the US or Canada, you are required to provide a WES or ECE evaluation. Please review our requirements for translation and a course-by-course evaluation of your transcripts.
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All prospective students must apply for admission to NYU Steinhardt before scheduling an audition.
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After you fill in and upload the required information, you can submit your completed application. Your application must be completed, dated, electronically signed, and submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST of the stated deadline.
You will be prompted to pay a $75 application fee, payable by major credit card only. After submitting your payment, you will see your application status change from “saved” to “submitted.” Please print this screen for your records, as it confirms that your application has been successfully sent to our school. If you have problems submitting your payment, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions. Learn more about our fee waiver policy.
If any remaining application materials need to be mailed to our office, mail the materials together in a single mailing using this document cover sheet. Items received without the cover sheet take longer to process and match to your application. Please do not mail your materials in binders or folders. Any mailed materials must be received by, not postmarked by, the stated deadline. Only completed applications will be considered and reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt of mailed materials.
You will be notified about your decision by email. Typically, decisions will start going out in late November for Spring semester enrollment and in late March or early April for Summer or Fall enrollment. You may learn of your decision before or after this timeline.
Application deadlines are "in-office" deadlines, not postmark deadlines. It is your responsibility to ensure that all materials are in the Office of Graduate Admissions by the appropriate deadline, and we reserve the right to return any application that arrives after the deadline. Only completed applications will be considered. Should a deadline fall on a weekend, the in-office deadline will be the next business day. We advise you to apply early.
Please check the online system to confirm that you have successfully submitted your application. Due to the volume of applications and related materials received, the Office of Graduate Admissions will only contact you if your application was successfully submitted and is deemed incomplete because of missing required materials. Otherwise, you will hear from us when the admissions committee has made its decision.
Deferral policy: NYU Steinhardt does not allow deferrals. Applicants who wish to be considered for a future semester must reapply by submitting a new application with all supporting materials, including letters of recommendations, by the application deadline.
You should submit an audition video online via GetAcceptd.
The submission deadline is February 19, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Wayne du Maine, Director of Brass Studies, at wd37@nyu.edu.
Upon submitting your application and materials, contact Jonathan Haas (jonathan.haas@nyu.edu) and Sean Statser (sjs512@nyu.edu) to schedule your audition date and time. There is no prescreen required for the NYU Percussion Program.
While NYU is operating in-person, for the continued safety of all involved, we will hold final spring 2022 auditions via Zoom or video submission. However, under current NYU and public health guidelines, applicants may request an in-person audition (subject to NYU approval). An in-person audition is not required – remote or video auditions may be submitted and will receive equal consideration.
Auditions will be held on the following dates:
Sunday, February 6, 2022
Monday, February 7, 2022
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Monday, February 14, 2022
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Sunday, February 27, 2022
If invited for a final audition, applicants will be asked if they would prefer to play for the faculty live via Zoom or to submit a final recorded video audition via the GetAcceptd protocol, accompanied by a live Zoom interview.
NYU is currently following, and will continue to follow, the prevailing guidance from the CDC and the New York State and New York City Health Departments, and the advice of NYU’s medical consultants. While our full intention is to provide an option for in-person auditions for fully-vaccinated individuals, be advised that NYU reserves the right to adjust and/or cancel in-person auditions if public health circumstances change or evolve. For the latest information on NYU’s COVID actions and policies, please visit the NYU Returns hub.
The above list represents suggestions of possible audition repertoire, not required; you are welcome to perform works of your choosing and we encourage applicants to present selections that best represent their skill sets and interests. If you have questions about your selected repertoire, please reach out to Jonathan Haas (jonathan.haas@nyu.edu) and Sean Statser (sjs512@nyu.edu) in advance of your audition or video recording.
All prospective String Studies graduate students are required to submit an online prescreen video via GetAcceptd.
Prescreen Deadline: Prescreen videos are due December 1, 2021.
Please prepare the following for your prescreen:
Violin, viola, and cello: a movement of Bach and a movement of a concerto
Bass and harp: two contrasting movements
Please note, it is not mandatory to have an accompanist for either the prescreen or the final video audition.
While NYU is operating in-person, for the continued safety of all involved, we will hold final spring 2022 auditions via Zoom or video submission. However, under current NYU and public health guidelines, applicants may request an in-person audition (subject to NYU approval). An in-person audition is not required – remote or video auditions may be submitted and will receive equal consideration.
Saturday, February 19, 2022: Final recorded video auditions due
Week of February 21, 2022: Zoom interviews or live Zoom auditions
If invited for a final audition, applicants will be asked if they would prefer to play for the faculty live via Zoom or to submit a final recorded video audition via the GetAcceptd protocol, accompanied by a live Zoom interview.
NYU is currently following, and will continue to follow, the prevailing guidance from the CDC and the New York State and New York City Health Departments, and the advice of NYU’s medical consultants. While our full intention is to provide an option for in-person auditions for fully-vaccinated individuals, be advised that NYU reserves the right to adjust and/or cancel in-person auditions if public health circumstances change or evolve. For the latest information on NYU’s COVID actions and policies, please visit the NYU Returns hub.
Please contact MPAP-String-Studies@nyu.edu with any questions.
Substitutions of equal level/ability may be made with a prior consultation with Professor Brandee Younger (bay209@nyu.edu).
All prospective Woodwind Studies graduate students are required to submit an online prescreen video via GetAcceptd.
Prescreen Deadline: Prescreen videos are due December 1, 2021.
Please prepare the following for your prescreen:
Woodwind doublers should prepare a short etude on each of their doubles.
Please note, it is not mandatory to have an accompanist for either the prescreen or the final video audition.
The Woodwind Studies program will hold final spring 2022 auditions via Zoom or video submission. If invited for a final audition, applicants will be asked if they would prefer to play for the faculty live via Zoom or to submit a final recorded video audition, accompanied by a live Zoom interview. Audio-only recordings will not be accepted for either prescreen or final auditions. Invitations for final audition/interviews will be sent out no later than January 14, 2022.
Saturday, February 19, 2022: Final recorded video auditions due
Week of February 21, 2022: Zoom interviews or live Zoom auditions
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact mpap-orchestras@nyu.edu.
Woodwind doublers should prepare a movement from a sonata from their primary instrument and an etude or excerpt on each of their doubles.
Please note, it is not mandatory to have an accompanist for either the prescreen or the final video audition.