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Instrumental Non-MGSA Students

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: Spring 2026
Date:  January 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (students audition as they arrive, no time sign up)
Location: Music Annex 002, 005 (Go downstairs when you arrive)
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.
Professor Joe Tompkins – jtompkins@mgsa.rutgers.edu

NON-MGSA STRING AUDITIONS: Spring 2026

Auditions are required for new participants who did not enroll for Sinfonia in Fall 2025.

(Students who enrolled in Sinfonia Fall 2025 do not need to re-audition for Spring 2026. Please register for the class by January 20 so that you are in the consideration for seating assignments.)

Modality: Virtual
Where: Please send the link of your playing video (see the “Repertoire” section) to Dr. Ching-Chun Lai, chingchun.lai@rutgers.edu
Deadline: January 20, 2026
Repertoire: Students can perform one or two solo works that demonstrate their technique, tone, and musicality. Approximately 5 minutes in length.
Result: Students who pass the audition will see their name in the rosters.  Please register for the course.
First Rehearsal: Sinfonia rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, January 28.
Sinfonia Rehearsal Schedule: Wednesdays from 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM on Douglass Campus
Sinfonia Rehearsal location: Rehearsal Hall 104 on Douglass Campus
Sinfonia Performances: Friday, April 17, 7:30 pm

 

We ask that Non-MGSA String Players fill this form out as well:

Non-MGSA String Information Form