How to Apply

MM, Instrumental Performance (Woodwind Studies)

You are required to upload a copy of your most recent résumé or curriculum vitae as part of your application.

You are required to upload a typed, double-spaced, two- to three-page statement explaining your purpose in undertaking graduate study in this particular program as part of your application. This is your opportunity to introduce yourself and to inform the admissions committee about your goals, interests, and career plans as they relate to your intended academic pursuits.

Submit two letters of recommendation. Be sure to request them well in advance of the deadline. Read detailed instructions on submitting letters of recommendation.

List and upload a copy of an official transcript from every postsecondary institution (college/university) you have attended or are attending. Please note: This includes transcripts from institutions where you received transfer credits or did not complete a degree.  Make sure to request an official transcript(s) in advance of the deadline.

• Transfer Credits: We understand accepted transfer credits may be clearly listed on your degree awarding institution’s transcript. The Office of Graduate Admissions still requires a transcript from the initial credit-granting institution where you took the course(s). Delay in listing and uploading these transcripts can significantly delay the application review process.

Institutions Outside the US or Canada

If you completed or are completing a degree at an institution outside of the US or Canada, you are required to provide a WES, ECE or TEC/SpanTran international credentials evaluation. Please review our requirements for translation and a course-by-course evaluation of your transcripts.

See detailed instructions on submitting transcripts.

Not required.

See testing requirements.

The Woodwind Studies program requires a prescreening video to be submitted through  GetAcceptd. A pianist is not required for the prescreening video.

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 selections (selections may include an individual movement from different works or single movements works)

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)

Doublers

• One movement from a sonata or concerto on primary instrument
• One etude on each of your doubles

Questions about pre-screening materials can be directed to mpap-woodwind-studies@nyu.edu

Scheduling an audition:

Invitations to schedule a live audition will be sent by January 2026. A pianist is not required for the live audition.

Live Audition Dates:

Saturday, February 21, 2026 and Sunday, February 22, 2026

Audition Requirements:

Flute

• Mozart: Concerto in G major, K. 313 or D major, K. 314, movement one exposition
• A work of applicant’s choice
• A work from an underrepresented composer 
• Two contrasting orchestral excerpts

Oboe

• Two movements of a sonata from the standard repertoire
• First or last movement from a standard concerto and/or other virtuosic solo piece
• Two contrasting orchestral excerpts

Clarinet 

• Two contrasting pieces or movements from different time periods
• One etude
• Three orchestral excerpts

Bassoon

• Two movements of a sonata from the standard repertoire
• First or last movement from a standard concerto and/or other virtuosic solo piece
• Two contrasting orchestral excerpts

Saxophone

• Two movements of a sonata from the standard repertoire
• First or last movement from a standard concerto and/or other virtuosic solo piece

Doublers

• One movement from a sonata or concerto on primary instrument
• One etude or excerpt on each of your doubles

Questions about the audition can be directed to mpap-woodwind-studies@nyu.edu.

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After you fill in and upload the required information, you can submit your completed application. Your application must be completed, dated, electronically signed, and submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST of the stated deadline.

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Most application materials can be successfully submitted via the online application.

If you plan to send application materials, transcript(s) or international credentials evaluation(s) to NYU Steinhardt Office of Graduate Admissions, please review these instructions.  Materials sent to other divisions of NYU may not be obtainable by our office and will significantly delay processing.

You will be notified about your decision by email. Typically, decisions will start going out in late November for Spring semester enrollment and in late March or early April for Summer or Fall enrollment. You may learn of your decision before or after this timeline.

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