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School of Jazz and Contemporary Music • New York, New York
Quick Take
The New School's Jazz program in New York City is one of the world's premier jazz institutions, training musicians across jazz and contemporary styles with legendary NYC jazz scene immersion. Located steps from the Village Vanguard and Blue Note in the West Village, students train alongside faculty who are active jazz professionals, in a city where the music is alive every night of the week.
The New School at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | The New School School of Jazz and Contemporary Music |
| Setting | private |
| Reliigous Affliation | |
| Program Size | medium |
| Genres / Styles | contemporary, electronic, folk, jazz, popular, world |
| Primary Instrument | bass, clarinet, drums/percussion, flute, guitar, keyboard, piano, saxophone, synthesizers, trombone, trumpet, violin, voice |
| Areas of Study | composition, engineering/technology, jazz, performance, popular music, songwriting |
| Degrees Offered | |
| Musical Selectivity | highly selective |
| NASM Accreditation | |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | selective |
| Average GPA | 3.3 |
| Application Deadline | 2026-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | highly competitive |
| Audition Window | Jan–Feb |
| Prescreening | is required |
| Location | |
| City / State | New York, New York |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the The New School website
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Program Overview
The music program at The New School is medium in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
The New School supports the following musical genres/styles: contemporary, electronic, folk, jazz, popular, world. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the The New School website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at The New School can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bass, clarinet, drums/percussion, flute, guitar, keyboard, piano, saxophone, synthesizers, trombone, trumpet, violin, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the The New School website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at The New School
Students at The New School can pursue degrees focused on composition, engineering/technology, jazz, performance, popular music, songwriting. Music degree programs typically combine private instruction, ensemble participation, music theory coursework, and performance opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music.
Visit the The New School website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at The New School is highly selective. Academically, it is selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.3. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for The New School is 2026-12-01 00:00:00 of each year.
Visit the The New School website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is required at The New School, and the school's auditions are considered to be highly competitive. The audition window is Jan–Feb of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is required.
Visit the The New School website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
New School Jazz is in the West Village, steps from the Village Vanguard, Blue Note, and the living history of American jazz, in the city where the music was transformed and where it still evolves daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The New School hard to get into?
Admission to The New School is considered highly selective for music and selective academically. At most schools, the audition carries significant weight. Admitted students need to demonstrate performance ability and artistic potential in addition to meeting academic requirements.
Do I need a prescreening video to audition at The New School?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at The New School.
Prescreening requirements vary significantly from school to school, and sometimes by instrument or area of study, so it's worth checking directly with the admissions office to confirm what's expected for your specific application.
What instruments can I study at The New School?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bass, clarinet, drums/percussion, flute, guitar, keyboard, piano, saxophone, synthesizers, trombone, trumpet, violin, voice. Students typically study privately with a faculty member on their primary instrument while also participating in ensembles and collaborative performance opportunities.
Instrument availability and faculty depth can vary. If you play something less common, it's worth reaching out to the department directly to confirm faculty availability before you apply.
What GPA do I need for The New School?
Admitted students at The New School have an average GPA of 3.3. Keep in mind that this is an average. Some admitted students come in above it, some below, depending on the strength of the overall application and, especially, the audition.
Music programs tend to weigh audition performance heavily, which means a particularly strong musical candidate may be admitted even if their GPA is below the typical range. The reverse is also true. Academic strength alone won't compensate for a weak audition.
What is the application deadline for The New School?
The application deadline for The New School is 2026-12-01 00:00:00, with live auditions typically held Jan–Feb. These dates can shift year to year, so it's important to verify directly with the admissions office well in advance.
Music school deadlines often arrive earlier than general college application deadlines, and audition slots can fill up quickly, especially at competitive programs. Getting your application in early is rarely a bad idea.
Information on this page is updated periodically. Always confirm details directly with the school's admissions office.
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