Edward R. Murrow High School

Edward R. Murrow High School has been preparing students to be college, career, and life ready for over 40 years. Designated a 'School of Excellence' by the United States Department of Education, Edward R. Murrow High School has a long tradition of offering a wide variety of courses that are enhanced by high-quality instruction. We offer a wide range of academic opportunities and extracurricular activities in a learning environment that helps students discover their passions and talents as they learn to make their way in the world.

• AP and research classes in all major curriculum areas in preparation for college and careers.
• AP and research classes in all major curriculum areas in preparation for college and careers and taught in Bilingual Chinese (Mandarin).
• AP and research classes in all major curriculum areas in preparation for college and careers and taught in Bilingual Spanish.
• A discipline-based music education that includes large ensemble, small ensemble, solo performance, and musicianship training. Selection
• A discipline-based visual art education which includes drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, digital media, fashion, art history, and portfolio development
• A discipline-based music education that includes large ensemble, small ensemble, solo performance training, and musicianship.

• Priority to residents in Brooklyn Area A (beginning at the intersection of Bedford Avenue and LIRR to Avenue P to Coney Island Avenue, to Avenue K, to East 16th Street, to Avenue J, to East 15th Street to LIRR, to point of origin)
• Then to residents in Brooklyn Area B
• Then to Brooklyn students or residents

• 8% of offers went to this group

• Course Grades: English (80-100), Math (75-100), Social Studies (80-100), Science (80-100)
• Course Grades: English (80-100), Math (74-100), Social Studies (75-100), Science (70-100)
• Course Grades: English (75-100), Math (70-100), Social Studies (75-100), Science (75-100)
• Course Grades: English (80-100), Math (80-100), Social Studies (85-100), Science (80-100)
• Audition
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Audition
• Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (2.5-4.5), Math (2.4-4.5)
• Art Comparision
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Audition
• Audition
• Interview
• 8% of offers went to this group

Science Research (MSTAR Program), Murrow Med Program, Astronomy (state of the art planetarium), Forensics, Marine Science, Greenhouse, Computer Science

Law Program, Psychology, INTEL, Journalism, Writer's Institute, Film Review, Social History Electives, Shakespeare, Holocaust/African/Latin Literature

Statistics, Accounting, Web Design, Business, CTE Approved Virtual Enterprise, Five Language Offerings (Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, Russian)

Jazz, Concert, Symphonic Bands; String, Chamber Orchestras; Women's Mixed, Gospel Chorus, Madrigal Choir; Piano, Guitar, Percussion, Music Production

Photography, Technical Theater, Ceramics, Sculpture, Architectural & Fashion Design, Stage Construction & Design/Lighting/Costuming, Play Production

AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese, AP Computer Science, AP Economics, AP English, AP Italian, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP US Government and Politics, AP US History

B11, B49, B6, B68, B9, BM1, BM3, BM4

Students can explore their academic and extracurricular interests by choosing from over 50 different clubs and activities: Academic Teams (award-winning Chess Team, Virtual Enterprise, Moot Court, Mock Trial), Arts (Concerts and Productions, Art Shows, Technical Theatre, S!NG, Digital Media, Music Technology), Community Service and Activism (National Honor Society, Key Club). Visit our website to learn more about our exciting activities and clubs.

We offer a variety of after-school recreational and athletic activities, such as Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Soccer, Volleyball, and Weight Training.

• Communication Arts
• Bilingual Chinese (Mandarin) Communication Arts
• Bilingual Spanish Communication Arts
• Vocal Music
• Fine and Visual Arts
• Instrumental Music
• Studio Theatre

• Communications
• Communications
• Communications
• Performing Arts
• Visual Art & Design
• Performing Arts
• Performing Arts

• Open only to Brooklyn students or residents.
• Open only to students whose home language is Chinese (Mandarin)
• Open only to students whose home language is Spanish
• Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
• Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
• Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
• Open only to Brooklyn students or residents

• Perform a song without accompaniment. For guidance choosing a piece, go to www.ermurrowhs.org, and click on the music symbol for a list of recommended songs. Students may bring sheet music. At the audition, students will do a music aptitude assessment (such as matching pitches, singing scales, etc.).
• Prepare a portfolio of 8-15 pieces of original work. Include examples of observational drawings. Complete up to three drawing assignments at the audition. Check schoolÂ’s website for examples. They may include: the human figure, and drawing from observation or imagination.
• You may audition on more than one instrument. Perform a prepared solo selection. Bring your own instrument(s) (except piano, tuba, double bass, harp, percussion and guitar amplifiers, which are provided by the school). The student must bring a copy of the music they are performing for the adjudicating teacher. The copy will be returned to the student after the audition.Audition includes on-site music tasks (may include singing back melodic patterns, tapping back rhythmic patterns, play selected scales, or completing a sight reading, music theory or improvisation task.
• Perform two contrasting monologues (one minute each). Perform an on-demand dramatic or movement activity (e.g. impromptu reading from provided script or improvisation). Wear attire that allows free movement.