Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Music

Investigate the cultural significance of music composition, performance, and listening practices in today's world. The Contemporary Music program at Lang emphasizes innovative musical thinking and music making in The New School's tradition of progressive education and experimentation in the arts. Explore the global diversity of contemporary music, examining topics including popular music, music history, theory, and criticism, and the evolving technologies used in composing, producing, performing, and listening.

Complete the Required Essays Essay 1 In your study or work at The New School, what social issue or construct would you make the focus of your efforts to effect change? (200-400 words) Essay 2 What aspects of The New School's academic programs or community drew you to apply? In your essay, please pay particular attention to the college and program to which you have applied. (200-400 words) Letters of Recommendation 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. International Baccalaureate (IB): Students can pursue either the IB Diploma Program (DP) or IB Career-related Program (CP). Applicants who are taking individual IB courses as a supplement to a national curriculum are permitted to pursue individual IB courses rather than the DP or CP. Minimum required scores are: TOEFL iBT- 100, IELTS - 7.5, PTE - 68