Music Immersion Program: Overview
When to Study at ICNYC
The Music Immersion Program is open to all School of Music students, except BM in Sound Recording Technology (please see the ICNYC Sound Recording Technology Program) and BM in Music Theory. The program takes place in New York City each fall semester.
Each degree program has a recommended fall semester for students to participate in the ICNYC.
Junior Year:
Bachelor of Music in Music Performance, Vocal
Bachelor of Music in Composition
Senior Year:
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Bachelor of Music in Performance and Music Education
Fifth Year:
Bachelor of Music in Performance and Music Education
Junior or Senior Year:
Bachelor of Music in Music Performance, Instrumental
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor or Music in Combination with an Outside Field
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies
Fall Courses Part of ICNYC
6 credits Liberal Arts
There will always be a Fine Arts designated Liberal Arts course offered in NYC. There will always be a Social Science designated Liberal Arts course offered in NYC. Please review the Academic Course section of the ICNYC website to see all courses that are slated to be offered.
For example:
ARTH 28400: Art in New York, LA, FA (3 credits).
SOC 24002: Selected Topics in Inequality: Urban Sociology in New York City, LA, SS (3 credits).
2-4 credits Private Lessons The Dean and current faculty will approve studio professors in New York City. The professor will be assigned to the student.
.5 credits Professional Career Mentoring PFMJ 19800, NLA This course is designed to allow students to shadow a professional teacher/performer in their professional obligations. Students will attend rehearsals, observe lessons, and attend performances in order to gain an understanding of the teacher's professional life in NYC. This course will substitute for the required repertoire and pedagogy class (PFMJ 19900, also .5 credit) required for on-campus music students.
3 credits Music in New York City MUMC 21100, LA A seminar designed around music performances such as orchestral, opera, musical theatre, chamber, and new music performances programed in NYC during the semester. Students enrolled in the ICNYC program will attend a planned selection of at least seven performances and meet weekly for preparation, discussion, and reflection. As appropriate students will have the opportunity to attend rehearsals and meet the artists.
1 credit NYC Music Special Topics Mini-course MUMC 22100, LA Exploration and discussion of a special topic over two days and linked to events in NYC.
Total credits: 12.5 to 14.5
Studying in NYC requires advanced planning with your advisor. Please review the academic planning guideline site: /oip/nyc/som/cultural/
Practicing at ICNYC
Practicing is not only crucial for your success at Ithaca College, but for your future career. Ithaca College has made arrangements with rehearsal studios in New York City to provide students with amble time for solo practice.
Percussion: Ayers Percussion, Inc., 410 W. 47th Street, NYC 10036
Voice and all other instruments: Pearl Studios NYC, 508 8th Avenue, NYC
Ready to apply?
The application is available online.