This workshop will be conducted remotely for Summer 2020.
Spend a week in our virtual classroom studying, collaborating, and performing with our esteemed woodwind faculty and students around the globe! This program will feature asynchronous and synchronous lectures, symposiums, and panel discussions to enhance students’ musical abilities and talents. Throughout the 5-day program, participants will participate in virtual masterclasses, private lessons, and ensemble projects. Masterclass topics to be explored include music technology, in-home recording and production, careers in the music industry, reed making, chamber music performance, and more!
Saxophonists participate in a specialized Saxophone Symposium that includes: saxophone literature, saxophone history, online masterclasses in altissimo, vibrato, overtones, and extended techniques, and an online exploration of Dr. Paul Cohen's collection of over 200 rare saxophones. Performing opportunities will include virtual saxophone orchestra projects: sopranino through contrabass saxophones, and the creation of a collaborative new work for saxophones that incorporates the inherent potential of playing together online in real-time.
Interested students must have access to the internet and a computer with video ability.
Instruments Accepted:
The Summer Institute for Woodwind Studies accepts students who study flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, and horn.
Program Dates
June 21 – June 27, 2020
Application Deadline
extended to June 5, 2020
Costs and Fees
$55 (Non-Refundable Application Fee)
$650 (Reduced Tuition)
Merit Based Scholarships are available.
Intended For
High School
Undergraduate
Graduate Students
Sample Schedule
9:00am
Applied Instrument Masterclass (flute, clarinet, double reeds, saxophones)
10:15am
Recording at Home, Masterclass Series
11:30am
Virtual Ensemble Project
12:30pm
Lunch break
1:30pm
Special Topics Seminar (reed making, music business, chamber music)
3:00pm
Private Lessons
4:00pm
Guest Artist Series
Audition Requirements
Submit a recording with two contrasting selections no longer than ten minutes.
Creative Resume Requirements, please include:
- Any chamber music experience you may have had in the past (i.e., other summer programs, private study, school quintet)
- Large ensemble experience
- Honors ensembles and/or youth orchestra experience
- Solo repertoire
Costs and Fees
Costs, payment procedures, scholarships, and financial aid details for our summer programs.
Housing Information
All you need to know about NYU summer program housing including rates, meal plans, services, and check-in/out.
International Student Information
An application checklist and information on English proficiency testing, visas, and health insurance for students from outside the United States.
Contact Us
Program Administration
Summer Programs
212 998 5438
mpap.summer@nyu.edu
Academic Content
Kaitlyn Walker
Administrative Director
Summer Institute for Woodwind Studies
kaitlyn.walker@nyu.edu