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Music and Performing Arts Professions Ensembles

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 Monday January 22nd (Violas/Cellos) and Wednesday January 24th (Violins) in Room 620 in the Paulson Center. On both days, the auditions will be held from 2-4:30pm
  • String excerpts will be available by December 22nd.
  • 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 22nd or 24th,  you do not need to request one.
  • NON MAJORS ONLY: to sign up for an audition, please fill out this form

Woodwinds

  • At this time there are no auditions scheduled for Spring 2024. NYU Orchestra and Chamber music seats are currently filled. Dates for Fall 2024 auditions will be posted at a later time. 

Brass

  • At this time there are no auditions scheduled for Spring 2024. NYU Orchestra and Chamber music seats are currently filled. Dates for Fall 2024 auditions will be posted at a later time.

Percussion: Percussion Performance majors only

  • First hearings will take place Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 beginning at 7:10 pm in Room 582 of 181 Mercer Street (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.

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Contact Information

All contacts can be reached through MPAP-Orchestras@nyu.edu
Professors Stephanie Baer and Jonathan Haas, Co-Directors of NYU Orchestras
Jess Bauer, General Manager of NYU Orchestras
Michael McCoy, Ensemble Administrator of NYU Orchestras