About This Degree
Pursue your Bachelor of Music in Brass Studies at NYU Steinhardt, where comprehensive liberal arts offerings enrich your professional musical training. A balance of traditional coursework and innovative electives prepares you to excel in today’s diverse musical landscape, equipping you with both artistic mastery and the intellectual versatility to thrive as a performer, collaborator, and leader in the field.
- Official title
- Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance
Fall Start
Application deadlines
- November 1 Early Decision 1
- January 1 Early Decision 2
- January 5 Regular Decision
- March 1 Internal Transfer Applications
- March 15 Transfer Applications
What You'll Learn
Your undergraduate studies will consist of a range of liberal arts core courses, including introductory study of the humanities, social sciences, science, and quantitative reasoning, as well as a broad foundation of music theory and history, aural comprehension, and keyboard harmony and improvisation.
You can also adapt your degree to fit your goals and talents through electives in music business, music technology, jazz studies, and music education.
Real-World Experience
You'll have countless opportunities to perform in our chamber ensembles, including brass quintets, quartets, and trios, and the NYU Brass Choir. The Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions hosts several mixed ensembles, as well as opportunities to perform in fully staged operas, music theatre productions, recording studio dates, and screen scoring projects. You will present recitals in your junior and senior years.
Take the Next Step
Advance your personal and professional journey – apply to join our community of students.