Non-MGSA Students, including BA students, must audition in the Non-MGSA Student Session. Non-Major Auditions do not include the MGSA Major Packets.
NON-MGSA WIND AUDITIONS: FALL 2025
Date: September 04, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (students audition as they arrive, no time sign up)
Repertoire: Students will be asked to play two short, contrasting selections (approx. 5 minutes total) of their choosing (something technical and something lyrical) in a relaxed meeting format with one of our faculty members in the band department. It can be a solo, etude, excerpt, etc.
Students may direct all questions regarding non-major wind auditions to Dr. Todd Nichols, Director of Bands – toddni@mgsa.rutgers.edu
NON-MGSA PERCUSSION AUDITIONS – Students will follow guidelines set by Area Head Joe Tompkins (percussion). Students should contact the Area Heads for specific information regarding auditions for these instruments.
NON-MGSA STRING AUDITIONS: FALL 2025
Auditions are required for all participants, even if you have played in Sinfonia.
Modality: In-Person
Where: Rehearsal Hall, Room 104
When: September 04, 2025, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Repertoire: Students can perform one or two solo works that demonstrate your technique, tone, and musicality. Approximately 5 minutes in length.
Result: Students who pass the audition will receive an invitation to enroll in the course.
First Rehearsal: Sinfonia rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, September 10.
Sinfonia Rehearsal Schedule: Wednesdays from 7:30PM – 10:30PM on Douglass Campus
Sinfonia Performances: Sunday, 11/02/2025 5:00PM
We ask that Non-MGSA String Players fill this form out as well:
Non-MGSA String Information Form