ADVANCED MUSIC STUDY · DEA MUSIC & ART

College Preparatory Division

Explore DEA’s pre-college and college preparatory division. Prepare for musical auditions, placement assessments, and the next stage of music study.

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A bigger musical goal. A thoughtful next step.

DEA music students at a performance event
A bigger musical goal. A thoughtful next step.
WHO IT’S FORStudents planning advanced music study
THE FORMATAudition & application preparation
THE FOCUSRepertoire · auditions · theory

ROOM FOR DISCOVERY

A bigger musical goal.
A thoughtful next step.

Repertoire · auditions · theory. Explore these areas with guidance suited to the current program and student.

Clarify your direction.

Discuss target programs, musical interests, and the preparation you already have.

Prepare to be heard.

Work on instrument or vocal audition preparation with teaching suited to your goals.

Connect the pieces.

Ask about music theory study, placement preparation, and guidance with scholarship applications.

GET TO KNOW THE PROGRAM

Give your goals a useful plan.

Advanced music study asks students to bring preparation, expression, and a clear understanding of requirements together. DEA’s college-prep division supports that work through instrument and vocal instruction and audition preparation.

Bring the requirements for your intended programs, along with deadlines and repertoire. The team can help you plan relevant work. Admission, scholarships, and college credit are decisions made by the receiving institutions.

Meet the DEA faculty

FIND YOUR FIT

Explore the program options.

LET’S MAKE IT PERSONAL

A clear first step.
A little possibility.

Talk with DEA about the learner and the current program before making plans.

01

Share your starting point.

Tell us the student’s age, interests, experience, and what they hope to explore.

02

Find a workable fit.

Discuss the class format, teacher, schedule, and participating campus.

03

Know what comes next.

Confirm tuition, materials, availability, and any trial or assessment arrangements before enrolling.

Discuss your music goals

DEA IN STATEN ISLAND

Find your place to begin.

Start with your preferred campus. Contact DEA to confirm this program’s current locations, teachers, age groups, and schedule; availability varies by campus.

Talk with DEA: (718) 370-7733 · Explore all locations

A LITTLE CLARITY

Good questions.
Helpful answers.

Get to know the program before taking your next step.

What does college preparation cover?

DEA lists audition preparation for instruments and voice, placement-test preparation, music theory study, and guidance with scholarship applications.

Does the program guarantee a scholarship or admission?

No outcome is guaranteed. Colleges and scholarship providers make their own decisions, and requirements vary by institution.

What should I bring to an initial conversation?

Share target programs, official audition requirements, deadlines, current repertoire, and any previous study or performance experience.

What does the program cost, and when is it offered?

Contact DEA for current tuition, session length, class times, materials, and availability. Share the student’s age and the program that interests you so the team can explain the relevant options.

A NEW THING TO DISCOVER

Bring your curiosity.
Let’s find your next step.

Discuss your music goals