New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Music in Guitar in New York United States | The New School
The New School
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New York United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
56,026
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The four-year Bachelor of Music in Guitar program delivers modern classical music education combined with rigorous technical development.
It equips students for diverse artistic careers across conventional, innovative, and interdisciplinary environments.
Throughout the four-year curriculum, students engage with these core study areas:
Private Instruction
Musicianship Skills (Music Theory, Aural Training, Dictation, Keyboard)
Chamber and Orchestral Groups
Performance Classes and Electives
Specialized Electives (Arranging, Composition, Business Skills, Improvisation, Teaching Methods, Music Technology)
General Education (Historical Music Perspectives, New School Electives)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Complete the Required Essay
Essay 1
What social issue or construct would you choose to affect change through your study or work at The New School? (200-400 words)
Essay 2
What specific aspects of The New School's academic programs or community drew you to apply? Please pay particular attention to the college and program that you have applied to in your essay. (200-400 words)
Submit Your Portfolio or Prescreen
Applicants to the Composition, Piano, and Voice programs must submit a portfolio or prescreen materials through The New School's Application Center. You will be given access to the Online Application Center after a complete Common Application has been received.
After review, those whose portfolios or prescreen materials pass will be invited to submit any additional final recordings and/or schedule an admission video interview.
Submit Letters of Recommendation
Recommendations may be submitted online through the Common Application.
First Year Applicants
Applicants applying directly from high school must submit one counselor recommendation and one recommendation from a teacher. The Common Application School Report is also required.
Submit Official Transcripts
All applicants must provide official high school and/or college transcripts from all institutions attended. Undergraduate applicants who have attended multiple high schools can submit only the graduating school's official transcript as long as all prior coursework is listed on that transcript.
Minimum required scores are:
TOEFL iBT- 79
IELTS - 6.5
Essay 1
What social issue or construct would you choose to affect change through your study or work at The New School? (200-400 words)
Essay 2
What specific aspects of The New School's academic programs or community drew you to apply? Please pay particular attention to the college and program that you have applied to in your essay. (200-400 words)
Submit Your Portfolio or Prescreen
Applicants to the Composition, Piano, and Voice programs must submit a portfolio or prescreen materials through The New School's Application Center. You will be given access to the Online Application Center after a complete Common Application has been received.
After review, those whose portfolios or prescreen materials pass will be invited to submit any additional final recordings and/or schedule an admission video interview.
Submit Letters of Recommendation
Recommendations may be submitted online through the Common Application.
First Year Applicants
Applicants applying directly from high school must submit one counselor recommendation and one recommendation from a teacher. The Common Application School Report is also required.
Submit Official Transcripts
All applicants must provide official high school and/or college transcripts from all institutions attended. Undergraduate applicants who have attended multiple high schools can submit only the graduating school's official transcript as long as all prior coursework is listed on that transcript.
Minimum required scores are:
TOEFL iBT- 79
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
56,026