Receive expert training from our renowned faculty, composed of experienced New York professionals, as you prepare for a career in musical theatre and opera. You’ll benefit from a comprehensive curricula and numerous performance opportunities.
Bachelor of Music
Vocal Performance: Music Theatre
Study movement, speech, diction, song study, scene study, audition skills, business skills, and more as you prepare for a career in music theatre.
Bachelor of Music
Vocal Performance: Classical Voice
Gain a foundation of vocal technique through private lessons, studio classes, performances, and more as you prepare for a career on the stage.
Bachelor of Music
Vocal Performance: Contemporary Voice
Study voice, acting, movement, auditioning, and business, while achieving a level of performance excellence necessary for a career as a professional vocalist.
Master of Music
Vocal Performance: Music Theatre
Study vocal performance with a specialization in music theatre, fully integrating training in voice, acting, and dance.
Master of Music
Vocal Performance: Classical Voice
With a blend of training in voice, acting, diction, movement, and repertoire, this degree prepares you for a career in recital and concert performance and opera.
Master of Music
Vocal Performance: Contemporary Voice
Study vocal performance with a specialization in contemporary vocal styles, fully integrating training in voice, acting, and movement/dance.
Advanced Certificate
Vocal Pedagogy
Post-Master’s Study
Combining intensive vocal training with related academic study, this post-master's advanced certificate expands your knowledge of vocal pedagogy.
Master of Music /
Advanced Certificate
Vocal Performance: Music Theatre / Vocal Pedagogy
Perform in fully staged music theatre productions, develop pedagogical skills for voice, and build a vocal repertoire for teaching in this dual degree.
Master of Music /
Advanced Certificate
Vocal Performance: Classical Voice / Vocal Pedagogy
Prepare for a career as a classical vocal performer and develop pedagogical skills and methods for teaching voice.
Doctor of Philosophy
Music Performance and Composition: Performers
Conduct cutting-edge research, perform on stage at NYU and throughout New York City, and study with world-renowned artists.
News and Events
Music and Performing Arts Professions Students Perform "Stand for Change"
Members of the Class of 2021 from the department's Vocal Performance and Dance Education programs came together to create a video of the new song for the Steinhardt graduation ceremony.
A Passion for Opera: An Interview with New Faculty Member Errik Hood
Errik Hood, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions, baritone and teacher, discusses his passion for opera and how he has adapted his teaching for the coronavirus pandemic.
Update from the MPAP Chair: Equity, Belonging, and Community Action
Dr. David Schroeder's message to the MPAP community.
Vanessa Williams Named NYU Steinhardt's 2020-2021 Dean’s Scholar-in-Residence
Vanessa Williams, a multi-faceted performer who has sold millions of records worldwide, has been named NYU Steinhardt's 2020-2021 Dean’s Scholar-in-Residence.
Vocal Performance Launches Video Series
The program has launched a new video series, “Inside the Virtual Classroom.”