All prospective and transfer students must apply for admission to NYU Steinhardt. Apply for undergraduate study.
2020-21 UPDATE
The impact of COVID-19 has complicated the 2020-21 audition cycle. Please note that there will be some changes regarding the audition process. All final auditions for either spring or fall 2021 will be video submissions through GetAcceptd. Applicants must upload audition videos with the required repertoire. Audio-only recordings are not accepted for either prescreen or final auditions. As part of your audition experience, you will be invited to participate in a live interaction/interview with members of the Woodwind faculty via Zoom.
Submit your Prescreen Recording
All prospective students, except for Early Decision I applicants, are required to submit a prescreen video online via GetAcceptd.
Prescreen Deadlines
Early Decision II
December 1, 2020: Preferred deadline
January 1, 2021: Final deadline
Regular Decision
December 1, 2020: Preferred deadline
January 5, 2021: Final deadline
Prescreen Details and Requirements
One etude and one complete movement of a sonata or concerto.
Please note, it is not mandatory to have an accompanist for either the prescreen or the final video audition.
Early Decision I
No prescreen is required for EDI applicants.
Monday, November 16, 2020: Final EDI video auditions due
Wednesday, November 18, 2020: EDI Zoom interviews
Early Decision II
Invitations for final audition/interviews will be sent out no later than January 10, 2021.
Monday, January 18, 2021: Final EDII video auditions due
Week of January 18, 2021: EDII Zoom interviews
Regular Decision
Invitations for final audition/interviews will be sent out no later than January 10, 2021.
Monday, February 15, 2021: Final regular decision video auditions due
Week of February 15, 2021: Regular decision Zoom interviews
Additional Notes
- Please be aware that follow-up auditions and interviews are only requested if the faculty would like more information on an applicant that would warrant a callback. Not being asked to interview does not mean that you have been rejected from NYU.
- Though NYU's deadline for Spring transfer admission is November 1 and our deadline for Summer/Fall transfer admission is April 1, 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
Classical performance majors must perform two complete contrasting works of contrasting genres.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kaitlyn Walker at kaitlyn.walker@nyu.edu.