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 Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 6:30 - 9:30 pm in Paulson Center, room 562. Auditions will be blind. Please complete the audition form by January 15. 
• Trumpet Excerpt
• French Horn Excerpt
• Tenor Trombone Excerpt
• Bass Trombone Excerpt
• Euphonium Excerpt
• Tuba Excerpt
• Students auditioning for NYU Orchestra and/or NYU Wind Symphony must prepare all excerpts.
• 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 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, January 21, 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.