John Miller and Ted Sperling
The Broadway Pathway, offered as an optional sequence of study through the MM in Instrumental Performance, offers an unparalleled training experience for aspiring professional musicians in strings, brass, percussion and woodwinds. Built around the Broadway Orchestra — led by acclaimed conductor Ted Sperling and legendary musical contractor John Miller — the Broadway Pathway offers a specialized approach that sets it apart from other programs of its kind.
Through pit orchestra performances and onstage concerts, you will master essential industry skills, including advanced sight-reading, ensemble precision and stylistic versatility. Beyond the classroom, direct access to our distinguished faculty connects you with top Broadway music directors, orchestrators, and performers for invaluable career mentorship.
Elective Credits
Students apply to, audition for, and are admitted to one of the Applied Instrumental Studies specializations in Strings, Woodwinds, Brass or Percussion. Those interested in the Broadway Pathway participate in Broadway Orchestra each semester and use their elective credits to take courses including:
- MPAGC-GE 2505: Creating a Career as a Professional Musician (2 credits)
- MPATC-GE 2134: Conducting: Advanced Musical Theatre*** (4 credits)
- MPAVP-GE 2351: Music Theatre History I (2 credits)
About the Broadway Orchestra
The NYU Broadway Orchestra bridges the gap between academic music training and professional musical theatre by giving students real-world pit experience under veteran Broadway directors and musicians.