Welcome incoming Music and Performing Arts Professions students
Questions regarding:
Registration, Private Lessons, Ensembles, Practice Rooms, Other
Registration
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Can I double major?
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Can I take electives in other NYU schools (Stern, Tisch, etc.)?
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Do I have to take the music theory placement test?
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How do I add/drop classes after the registration deadline?
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How do I know what classes to sign up for?
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How do I register for classes? When can I begin registration?
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How many credits should I take? Can I take an overload?
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I'm trying to sign up for a class and I'm getting a message that says I need an access code or I haven't fulfilled a prerequisite. How do I resolve that?
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What if my test results place me into the wrong level (the class is too easy or too hard)? Can I retake the placement test?
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Who is my advisor? How do I contact them?
Private Lessons
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How do I know who my private instructor is? How do I contact them?
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How do I register for private lessons?
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Is there a fee for private lessons? What if I have private lessons on two different instruments?
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What do you offer private lessons in?
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What's the difference between private lessons and group lessons?
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When and where will my private lessons take place?
Ensembles
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Can I participate in ensembles even if I’m not a performance major?
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Can I participate in ensembles even if I’m not a performance major?Is it possible to receive a failing grade for private lessons or ensembles?
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Can I request specific people (players and coaches) for my chamber ensemble?
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How do I register for a chamber ensemble? Can I be in multiple chamber ensembles?
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I auditioned for an ensemble but never heard back. What do I do?
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Is participation in ensembles required every semester?
Practice Rooms
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How do I reserve practice rooms in Kimmel or the Global Center?
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How do I reserve rooms in the Education Building?
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When are the practice rooms open?
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Where can I practice?
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Where do I get a practice room sticker?
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Who Is allowed to use the practice rooms in Third North? What if I'm not a piano or jazz major but I live in or near Third North and it's more convenient?
Other
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Are there Music and Performing Arts department scholarships?
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Are there work-study opportunities in the MPAP department?
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Can I study abroad?
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How do I find a performing arts job or internship off-campus? Is there a career placement center that helps MPAP students find jobs?
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Is there a staff accompanist I can rehearse or perform with?
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What performance opportunities are there?
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What’s the difference between Steinhardt MPAP and the Music Department in CAS?
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Where is the Music and Performing Arts Professions office?