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Theater and Music

  • Analyzes and Discusses Literature and Music
  • Develops Cultural Aptitude
  • Provides Lively Discussion and Debate

These courses provide the opportunity to explore masterworks of the theatre and listen to symphonies, operas, and folk songs. Explore the cultural and historic legacies of the performing arts.

This semester, study in-person or from anywhere in the world from the safety and comfort of your home through online or remote instruction.

Leonard Bernstein: American Master

Explore the career and music of one of the most important composers of American and Classical music.

2025 Summer
1 section

Introduction to Western Classical Music

Explore the developments of Western classical music from medieval times to the 21st century.

2025 Spring
1 section

The Play's the Thing: Curtain Up on New York's Theatre Scene

Meet with theatre professionals and see five Broadway or Off-Broadway shows to learn what happens before the curtain rises and after it falls.

2025 Spring
2 sections

Experience Performance at NYU Skirball

Experience Manhattan’s premier cultural center through cutting-edge live experiences and behind-the-scenes...

2025 Spring
1 section

Aaron Copland: The Soundtrack of America

Explore the music and legacy of native New Yorker Aaron Copland.