Submit Your Pre-Screen Materials
Please note that there is a three part process for acceptances into NYU Steinhardt’s Music Education program. First is the review for Music Education qualifications, which includes the artistic portion of your submission (pre-screen and interview). Second, a recommendation is made by the Music Education faculty to Admissions on your candidacy. Third, Undergraduate Admissions will review the academic portion of your application and make a decision for acceptance.
All prospective students are required to submit their application materials online and upload them to GetAcceptd. In this process, you will:
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Submit performance videos
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Submit your resume
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Submit a written essay discussing a significant issue in Music Education
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Optionally share additional examples of your creative work (compositions, songs, etc.)
Pre-Screen Audition Review Dates
We welcome you to audition through our pre-screen audition process. All submissions must be uploaded by the dates below. Materials submitted after these dates may not be accepted.
Early Decision I/Spring External Transfer
Final Deadline: November 1, 2022
Early Decision II
Final Deadline: December 2, 2022
Regular Decision
Final Deadline: January 5, 2023
Fall External Transfer Applicants
Final Deadline: April 1, 2023
Pre-Screen Details and Requirements
Here are details about the pre-screen audition process. Upon review, we will invite you to interview about your experiences, and sightread. Rather than a single long video, we would like three separate clips: the introduction, the first piece, the second piece, and the third piece. It's easier for us to review and easier for you to shoot. We will not be influenced by the professional quality of the video. Please do not worry about any elaborate lighting or studio conditions.
Below are the requirements and suggestions for your material:
Please note: As a prospective student, try to think of your audition as a unique opportunity for you to introduce yourself to people who are your advocates and who very much want you to be good at what you do. This mindset will serve you well in any audition situation. Always remember to take your time and breathe.
Interview Invitation
After uploading the prescreen audition submission, your materials will be reviewed by our faculty. Following the review, you may be invited to interview, in which case, you will be sent an email invitation, with several choices of dates on which to appear. The review process can take anywhere from 2–4 weeks. If you are invited to an interview, you must prepare materials according to the guidelines below.
Interview Dates
Early Decision I and Transfers (Saturday, December 3)
Early Decision II and Transfers (Saturday, January 14)
Regular Decision January 28
Regular Decision February 11
Interview Details and Requirements
Location/Time: While NYU is operating in person, for the continued safety of all involved, we will hold final Spring 2023 interviews via Zoom. However, under current NYU and public health guidelines, applicants may request an in-person interview (subject to NYU approval). An in-person interview is not required – remote interviews will receive equal consideration. Interviews will be approximately 15 minutes long.
Sight-Reading
Testing your ability to sight-read music helps us determine your basic musicianship skills. You will be provided with a piece of music and will be expected to play the melodic line. You can, and should, practice this before your audition. Music theory, music history, and keyboard performance are essential elements in any music curriculum. Study and preparation in these areas will also be a great advantage to you.
Interview
The audition committee will spend approximately 10 minutes asking questions related to your goals as a music educator, your prior experience, and other topics raised in the essay you submitted as part of your interview process. This helps us better get to know you and provides you with the opportunity to ask us questions, as well.
If you have any questions, please contact music.education@nyu.edu.