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Non-MGSA Students, including BA students, must audition in the Non-MGSA Student Session. Non-Major Auditions do not include the MGSA Major Packets.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Non-MGSA Wind Auditions<\/h3>\n

Spring 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Date:<\/strong> January 21, 2026<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (students audition as they arrive, no time sign up)<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Music Annex 002, 005<\/a> (Go downstairs when you arrive)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Repertoire:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Students may direct all questions regarding non-major wind auditions to Dr. Todd Nichols, Director of Bands – toddni@mgsa.rutgers.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Non-MGSA Percussion Auditions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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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.<\/p>\n

Professor Joe Tompkins – jtompkins@mgsa.rutgers.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Non-MGSA String Auditions<\/h3>\n

Spring 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Auditions are required for new participants who did not<\/u> enroll for Sinfonia in Fall 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n

(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.)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Modality:<\/strong> Virtual<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> Please send the link of your playing video (see the “Repertoire” section) to Dr. Ching-Chun Lai, chingchun.lai@rutgers.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Deadline:<\/strong> January 20, 2026<\/p>\n

Repertoire:<\/strong> Students can perform one or two solo works that demonstrate their technique, tone, and musicality. Approximately 5 minutes in length.<\/p>\n

Result:<\/strong> Students who pass the audition will see their name in the rosters<\/a>. Please register for the course.<\/p>\n

First Rehearsal:<\/strong> Sinfonia rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, January 28.<\/p>\n

Sinfonia Rehearsal Schedule:<\/strong> Wednesdays from 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM on Douglass Campus<\/p>\n

Sinfonia Rehearsal Location:<\/strong> Rehearsal Hall 104 on Douglass Campus<\/p>\n

Sinfonia Performances:<\/strong> Friday, April 17, 7:30 pm<\/p>\n

We ask that Non-MGSA String Players fill this form out as well:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Non-MGSA String Information Form<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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