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Pop/Rock Ensemble

Music and Performing Arts Professions Ensembles

Vocal Ensembles are a credited class that students register for.  Please refer to the course catalog for more information regarding registration for these courses.

The DownBeat Award-winning NYU Pop/Rock Ensemble offers high level emerging artists the opportunity to achieve fluency in the genres of pop and rock music. Throughout the course of study, an emphasis will be placed on individualized vocal and instrumental performance through the study of style, communication, and collaboration. This ensemble will address active listening, appropriate stylization, amplification techniques, and help students cultivate the tools necessary to effectively collaborate with a live rock band. Students will gain a greater understanding of the stylistic demands of various pop/rock genres and further refine their skills as storytellers, collaborators, and communicators.

Who Can Register

Sophomores, juniors, seniors, masters, and doctoral level vocalists and instrumentalists are all eligible to audition. While majors and non-majors are encouraged to submit, priority for vocal opportunities is given to vocal performance majors.

Credit

This ensemble must be taken for 1-credit. 

Vocal Audition Information

Please fill out the audition form by Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00 pm ET. Vocalists should prepare a song in the pop/rock style which may be chosen from any of the following genres: Motown, 70s Folk/Rock, Disco, 80s Pop/Rock, Hip-Hop/R&B, 90s Pop/Rock, Country, Faerie, or Latin Pop. Singers are strongly encouraged to sing what they sing best. Be sure to provide a backing track for your selection(s). No a cappella performances, please. If you have a second or third contrasting selection, please feel free to include this material on the audition form.

Instrumental Audition Information

At this time, we are not accepting new instrumentalists for Spring 2025. We are, however, open to reviewing submissions in the event that the ensemble's needs change between now and the start of Spring 2025. Those interested in being considered for possible replacement opportunities should fill out the audition form by Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00 pm ET. Instrumentalists (dummers, bassists, and guitarists) should offer a short sample of their playing in the pop/rock style. Guitarists should include both comping and solo capabilities. Selections may be chosen from any of the genres: Motown, 70s Folk/Rock, Disco, 80s Pop/Rock, Hip-Hop/R&B, 90s Pop/Rock, Country, Faerie, or Latin Pop. Please email Dr. Moniz with any questions.

Course Numbers and Meeting Time

MPAVP-UE 1181.012 - Undergraduate Section

MPAVP-GE 2181.012 - Graduate Section

This ensemble meets on Mondays from 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET in Provincetown Playhouse. Attendance at all meetings is mandatory.

Performances and Concerts

Fall 2024 Ensemble - Monday, December 9, 2024 at 8:00pm (Frederick Loewe Theatre)

Spring 2025 Ensemble - Monday, May 5, 2025 at 8:00pm (Frederick Loewe Theatre) + Wednesday, May 14 at 5:00pm (NYU Grad Alley)

Instructor

Dr. Justin John Moniz

Contact Information

Dr. Justin John Moniz
jjm16@nyu.edu

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