All prospective and transfer students must apply for admission to NYU Steinhardt. Apply for undergraduate study.
Prescreen Submission
The program in Woodwind Studies requires a pre-screen video to be submitted via GetAcceptd, which is due no later than December 1, 2024. Invitations to schedule a live audition will be sent no later than late January 2025. 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
A pianist is not required for the prescreening video
Audition Dates
Regular Decision
Prescreen is required for Regular Decision applicants.
Prescreening: December 1, 2024
Live Audition: February 22 and 23, 2024
Invitations for final auditions/interviews will be sent by January 2025.
Early Decision I
Prescreen is not required for EDI applicants.
Video audition deadline is November 16, 2024.
Early Decision I applicants should submit audition videos via GetAcceptd.
Early Decision II
Prescreen is required for EDII applicants.
Video audition deadline is January 11, 2025.
Early Decision II applicants should submit audition videos via GetAcceptd.
Note for Transfer Students
- 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.
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
A pianist is not required for the prescreening video