UNDERGRADUATE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants to the undergraduate program in Music Technology are required to go through a two-part audition process: the submission of an audition package, and a phone interview. The audition provides the applicant with the opportunity to demonstrate their musical skills and talent. Although it is not necessary to be an advanced performer to enter the Music Technology Program, a basic level of musicianship is required.

AUDITION PACKAGE
The package should include the following items:

1)    A copy of your student’s essay from your NYU application.

2)    A resume and/or short statement that outlines the following:
    a.     What is your background and experience in music performance and music theory?
    b.     What is your background and experience in music technology?
    c.     Why are you interested in studying Music Technology at NYU?

 3)    A video recording of the following items:
    a.     Applicant’s name, city and state
    b.     Performance of two contrasting pieces in any style: the applicant may play (or sing) a piece in which             they are the soloist, or where they have a significant solo part. The performance may be with an             accompanist, a band, in a school performance, or as a soloist. The applicant does not need to be an             advanced performer to enter the Music Technology Program
    c.     Sing an ascending major scale a cappella (no accompaniment)

4)     (Optional) Supporting materials (CDs, or DVDs) with examples of the applicant’s work, as a musician, engineer, producer, composer, or other. All materials should be properly labeled with the applicant’s name, NYU ID number, and role(s) on the recording (as musician, or engineer, or composer etc).

The submitted material must be a VIDEO recording in standard DVD format. Audiocassettes and CD’s will NOT be accepted. Label the material clearly and include name, NYU ID number, email address, phone number, and itemize the contents of the DVD.

During the phone interview, a small music theory screening will be held. The purpose of the screening is to determine the applicant’s basic level of musical competence, and to check their understanding of basic time signatures and key signatures.

The applicant will also be interviewed to find out about their technical and musical background

For more information on auditions, please visit our Auditions page.