The NYU Wind Symphony prides itself in performing both staples of the wind repertoire and exciting new works for wind band. The ensemble is comprised of students ranging from freshman to doctoral candidates.
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.
Wind Symphony Rehearsal Information
Paulson Center, Room 620
Tuesdays and Thursdays
2:00-4:30pm
Course Meeting Time
All members are required to register for Wind Symphony for 1 credit. Please contact Christina Charles for a permission code.
- Graduate Students- MPAWW-GE 2083-001
- Undergraduate Students- MPAWW-UE 1083-001
Spring 2025 Concerts
February 20, 2025 | 8 p.m. | Paulson Center, 620
Evan Williams: Sound an Alarm
Igor Stravinsky: Symphonies of Wind Instruments
John Adams: Grand Pianola Music
March 20, 2025 | 8 p.m. | Cantor Theatre
Dmitri Shostakovich, arr. Hunsberger: Festive Overture, Op. 96
William Grant Still: Folk Suite
Vincent Persichetti: Divertimento, Op. 42
Kevin McKee: Centennial Horizon, Dr. Javian Brabham, soloist
Gustav Holst, arr. Curwen: Jupiter, from “The Planets”
May 1, 2025 | 8 p.m. | Cantor Theatre
Norman dello Joio: From Every Horizon (A Tone Poem to New York)
Jennifer Jolley: The Eyes of the World Are Upon You
Arnold Schoenberg: Theme and Variations, Op. 43a
Kevin Day: Concerto for Wind Ensemble