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Bachelor of Music
Music Theory and Composition: Screen Scoring

Specialized training in music composition, screen scoring, and technology in a liberal arts university through mentoring and individualized attention.

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Master of Music
Music Theory and Composition: Screen Scoring

Become an efficient, versatile composer for the screen through intensive technical training, private lessons, recording sessions, and networking.

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Doctor of Philosophy
Music Performance and Composition: Composers

Create a highly personalized program as you refine your compositional voice to write large-scale works and embark on significant research for in-depth study and writing.

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About Screen Scoring at NYU Steinhardt

Create music for film, TV, video games, virtual reality, and prepare for your scoring career with intensive coursework , Screen Scoring at NYU Steinhardt offers students to r a renowned composition faculty, opportunities for collaboration and recording, unparalleled facilities, and access to a vast network of peers, industry practitioners, and accomplished alumni.

Meet Our Screen Scoring Class

Get to know our current undergraduate and graduate students. Learn about their experiences as part of the NYU Screen Scoring program, from personal profiles to scores they’ve composed.

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News

Benjamin Westphalen Composes Score for Award Winning Documentary

Congratulations to Benjamin Westphalen, masters student in the Program in Screen Scoring, for composing the score for A Dream Called Khushi (Happiness), which won the 2024 Student Academy Award Bronze in Best Documentary category.

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Hajian Creates Score for PBS Series Focusing on Untold Latino History

Screen Scoring adjunct faculty member Chris Hajian composes the score for the PBS documentary series VOCES: American Historia – The Untold History of Latinos.

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Louis Stevens (MM `23) Wins Los Angeles Pete Carpenter Fellowship

NYU Scoring Alum Louis Stevens (MM `23) was chosen as this year’s Los Angeles Pete Carpenter fellow, one of only two composers selected for the prestigious program. Stevens will begin his experience within the residency working with film composer Tony Morales and Fil Eisler.

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Ariel Marx (MM `15) Receives EMMY Nomination for “A Small Light”

“Marx, whose miniseries A Small Light was among the most acclaimed shows of the year”, adds: “There is more support and encouragement for women to helm these bigger projects. That’s an indication that studios, creatives and executives are more willing to give women these big jobs.” - Variety

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Marcelo Zarvos Scores “The Equalizer 3”

"The Equalizer 3" premiered on September 1st 2023, and has continued to dominate the box office since its release. The film starring Denzel Washington, was scored by adjunct faculty member Marcelo Zarvos who was assisted by alumni Greg Polzak (MM `11), Simon Li (MM `22), and Jackie Andresen (BM `23).

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Herdís Stefánsdóttir Stands Out at the World Soundtrack Awards

Screen Scoring alumna Herdís Stefánsdóttir (MM `16) has been nominated for the 2023 Discovery of the Year Award at the World Soundtrack Awards! The Discovery of the Year Award winner is voted by the Advisory and Executive board of the World Soundtrack Awards, and showcases up-and-coming talent in the world of film music.

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John Kaefer Scores New Netflix Game Series “Netflix Stories: Love is Blind”

Screen Scoring adjunct faculty member John Kaefer recently worked with streaming giant Netflix and interactive game designer Formosa on the upcoming interactive game series, Netflix Stories. Kaefer scored Netflix Stories: Love is Blind, based on the popular series, Love is Blind (which begins its fifth season on September 22nd 2023).

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Screen Scoring Alum Tanis Chalopin Scores New Inspector Gadget Game

Screen Scoring alum Tanis Chalopin (MM '16) has scored the next installment in the Inspector Gadget franchise, the upcoming video game "Inspector Gadget: MAD Time Party!"

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Questions

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Partner with Us

In need of music for your next project? Screen Scoring students can help! We are eager to collaborate with creatives in film, TV, video games, documentaries, podcasts, advertising, and more. Review the musical portfolios of our current students and contact us at screen.scoring@nyu.edu with a description of the project you're looking to score.