NYU Chamber Ensembles are a credited class that students register for. Please refer to the course catalog for more information regarding registration for these courses.
Who Can Register
Chamber music ensembles are organized through each Instrumental Program.
Strings
Stephanie Baer, Director of String Studies
String Chamber Music ensembles are open only to performance majors.
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- MPASS-UE 1131.001
- MPASS-GE 2131.001
- MPASS-UE 1132.001
- MPASS-GE 2132.001
Woodwinds
Meghan Bennett, Director of Woodwind Studies
Woodwind chamber music is open to majors and non-majors.
- MPAWW-UE 1131.001
- MPAWW-GE 2134.001
Music majors, please complete the Chamber Music Registration Form by Friday, December 9, 2024.
Non-music majors, please complete the Non-Major Chamber Music Registration Form by Monday, January 10, 2025. Please note, non-major students who registered for Chamber Music in Fall 2024 are not required to audition. Non-major students who did not register will need to upload a video audition to the above form by Friday, January 10, 2025. The audition should be no longer than 5 minutes and include two contrasting selections, such as etudes, movements from larger works, orchestral excerpts, or excerpts from a solo piece.
**The Wind Symphony and Orchestra are primarily open to music majors. However, due to current needs in the oboe, bassoon, and saxophone sections, non-music major students are invited to audition. To register for an audition, please email Christina Charles, Woodwind Studies Program Administrator, by Friday, December 13.
Please email Program Administrator Christina Charles with any questions.
Brass
Javian Brabham, Director of Brass Studies
- MPABR-UE 1131.001
Non-Music Major auditions for chamber music placement will take place on Tuesday,
September 4, 2024 from 2:00 - 4:30 in the Paulson Center, room 623. Please complete the Audition Form by August 19.
Please prepare two contrasting etudes or movements of your choice. Auditions slots will be 5 minutes each.
An email confirmation with your audition date and time will be sent to you within one to three
weeks.
NYU Orchestra and NYU Wind Symphony are generally open to music majors only. However, based on need within sections, non-majors can be considered for placement in these ensembles. If you would like to be considered for a large ensemble, please notate this on the Audition Form and prepare the excerpts listed for your instrument here.
Please email Program Administrator Christina Charles with any questions.
Piano
Manuel Laufer, Director of Collaborative Piano
Piano Performance majors are required to register for chamber music each semester. Opportunities include small ensembles coached by Artist Faculty in Piano Studies, Strings, and Winds, and Song Repertoire courses co-taught by Artist Faculty in Vocal Performance and Piano Performance. This requirement is also fulfilled by placement in large ensembles (Orchestras, Baroque Ensemble, and Contemporary Music Ensemble). For assignments, piano performance majors should contact Dr. Manuel Laufer. Non-major pianists with extensive musical experience may also contact Dr. Laufer to audition for ensemble placement.
Piano Studies Chamber Music Workshop (MPAPE-UE 1080, Section 002) provides participatory experiences for student pianists at all levels regardless of prior chamber experience. No audition is required.
- MPAPE-UE 1080.001
- MPAPE-UE 1080.002
- MPAPE-GE 2034.001