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)
December 1
(Regular Decision)
March 1
(Internal Transfer Applications)
March 15
(Transfer Applications)
Credits
128
Format
Full-time or Part-time
All prospective and transfer students must apply for admission to NYU Steinhardt. Apply for undergraduate study.
Audition Deadlines
Early Decision I
Early Decision I applicants must submit their audition videos through GetAcceptd. A pianist is not required for the audition video. Prescreening is not required for EDI applicants.
Video Audition Due: November 1, 2025
Early Decision II
Early Decision II applicants must submit their audition videos through GetAcceptd. A pianist is not required for the audition video. Prescreening is not required for EDII applicants.
Video Audition Due: January 1, 2026
Regular Decision
Regular Decision applicants are required to submit a prescreening video through GetAcceptd. A pianist is not required for the prescreening video.
Invitations to schedule a live audition will be sent by January 2026. A pianist is not required for the live audition.
Prescreening: December 1, 2025
Live Audition: February 21-22, 2026
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
Prescreening and Audition
Flute
Two contrasting selections (selections may include an individual movement from different works or single movements works)
Oboe
Two contrasting selections (selections may include an individual movement from different works or single movements works)
Clarinet
Two contrasting movements from a standard concerto or sonata
One etude
Two orchestral excerpts
Bassoon
Two contrasting selections (selections may include an individual movement from different works or single movements works)
Saxophone
Two contrasting selections (selections may include an individual movement from different works or single movements works)