NYU Orchestra

Who Can Register

All Instrumental Performance majors are required to audition for placement in the orchestra to which they are assigned. There are a very limited number of positions in both orchestras open to currently matriculating non-performance majors, based on audition and availability. Auditions take place at the beginning of both the fall and the spring semesters.

Strings

• String auditions for orchestra will be held on Sunday, January 19th, 2025 in room 624 in the Paulson Center.
• Violin Excerpts 
• Viola Excerpts
• Cello Excerpts 
• Bass excerpts will be posted by early January.
• Orchestra is open to non-majors based on need within the sections. All students should prepare the entirety of the string packet for their instrument.
• About the audition: The audition will be held behind a screen. Please listen to the works so that you have an idea of the tempo of the music you are playing and how your part fits into the entire orchestration.
• All string questions concerning the auditions should be directed to MPAP-Orchestras@nyu.edu.
• All Major Students will be assigned an audition slot on January 19th, you do not need to request one.
• NON MAJORS ONLY: to sign up for an audition, please complete the audition form. 

Woodwinds

• NYU Orchestra and NYU Wind Symphony Auditions will take place on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 1:30-6:30pm in Paulson Center 620. These auditions will be blind. Audition times will be sent late December/early January. 
• Flute Excerpts 
• Oboe Excerpts 
• Clarinet Excerpts 
• Bassoon Excerpts 
• Saxophone Excerpts: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone 
• As a reminder: Placement in Orchestra and Wind Symphony is determined by audition. To avoid potential scheduling conflicts during the add/drop period, students are advised to refrain from enrolling in classes that conflict with Orchestra and Wind Symphony meeting times.
• ***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 20. 
• Please email Program Administrator Christina Charles with any questions.

Brass

• Brass auditions will take place on Wednesday, September 4 from 2 - 6:00 pm in room 623 in the Paulson Center. Auditions will be blind. To sign up for an audition, please complete the audition form by August 19. Once submitted, you will receive an email confirmation with your assigned audition time slot within 1-3 weeks.
• Trumpet
• French Horn
• Trombone
• Bass Trombone
• Euphonium
• Tuba
• Students auditioning for NYU Orchestra and/or NYU Wind Symphony must prepare all excerpts listed under the Excerpt section near the end of the page. Auxiliary instrument excerpts are optional. 
• All students: In addition to the excerpts below, please prepare a 2-3 minute excerpt of an etude or solo piece of your choice. 
• 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 note this on the
  Audition form linked above and prepare the excerpts listed for your instrument.
• Any questions regarding Brass hearings should be directed to Christina Charles.

Percussion: Percussion Performance majors only

• First hearings will take place Tuesday, September 3 beginning at 7:10 pm in Room 582 in the Paulson Center.
• There will be no time slot sign ups. All students should arrive at 7:10 pm.
• All students should prepare the entirety of the percussion audition packet - this will be emailed in advance.
• Any questions regarding percussion hearings should be directed to Sean Statser.

Course Meeting Time

All members are required to register for orchestra as a course for 0-3 credits.

• Graduate Students: MPAGC-GE 2087.003
• Undergraduate Students: MPAGC-UE 1087.003

NYUO Rehearsals will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2-4:30pm in the Paulson Center, room 620.