BM, Brass Studies

How to Apply

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BM, Brass Studies

Official Degree Title

Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance

Degree

BM

Application Deadline

Fall Start:
November 1
(Early Decision 1)
January 1
(Early Decision 2)
January 5
(Regular Decision)
March 1
(Internal Transfer Applications)
March 15
(Transfer Applications)

Credits

90

Format

Full-time or Part-time

All prospective and transfer students must apply for admission to NYU Steinhardt before scheduling an audition. Apply for undergraduate study.

Schedule Your Audition

Upon submitting your application and materials, please contact Christina Charles cc5042@nyu.edu to schedule your audition date and time.

Audition Dates

Early Decision I

Audition deadline is November 1.

Early Decision II

Audition deadline is January 15.

Regular Decision

Auditions will be held in the following dates: February 20, 21, and 27.

Should you be unable to attend a live audition at NYU, applicants may submit audition videos via GetAcceptd. Please review the deadlines for Early Decision 1, Early Decision 2 and Regular Decision applicants. You must submit your audition video online by the dates indicated.

Transfer Students

The final auditions for transfer students are by arrangement but they must be complete by April 4.

Remote or Video Auditions:

Should you be unable to attend a live audition at NYU, applicants may submit audition videos via GetAcceptd. Please review the deadlines for Early Decision I and Early Decision II applicants. You must submit your audition video online by the dates listed. Regular decision applicants must submit their video audition no later than February 25.

Additional Notes:

Though NYU's deadline for Spring transfer admission is October 15 and our deadline for Summer/Fall transfer admission is March 15, 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.

Live Audition Requirements

All applicants are required to complete the audition form to sign up for a live audition.

Trumpet:

  • Two contrasting etudes showing the applicant’s level of technical and musical advancement.
  • At least one major solo work from the standard solo literature.
  • Four contrasting orchestral excerpts from the standard audition repertoire
  • Major scales covering one to two octaves if possible
  • Possible sight-reading

Horn:

  • Two contrasting etudes showing the applicant’s level of technical and musical advancement.
  • Exposition of a Mozart or Strauss concerto or equivalent solo from the current repertoire list.
  • Four contrasting orchestral excerpts from standard the audition repertoire
  • Major scales covering one to two octaves if possible
  • Possible sight-reading

Tenor Trombone & Bass Trombone:

  • Two contrasting etudes showing the applicant’s level of technical and musical advancement.
  • At least one major solo work from the standard solo literature.
  • Four contrasting orchestral excerpts from the standard audition repertoire
  • Major scales covering one to two octaves if possible
  • Possible sight-reading

Euphonium & Tuba:

  • Two contrasting etudes showing the applicant’s level of technical and musical advancement.
  • At least one major solo work from the standard solo literature.
  • Four contrasting orchestral excerpts from standard audition repertoire (Tuba applicants only)
  • Major scales covering one to two octaves if possible
  • Possible sight-reading