Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is a thriving arts conservatory housed within a nationally ranked research university.
Here you will find exceptionally talented students, prestigious professional faculty, and a location just 45 minutes outside of New York City. The Music Department seeks to prepare students for fulfilling lives in music, promoting exceptional creative work and cutting-edge research and contributing to the cultural life of our community.
- Faculty roster of working musician that includes principals and members of the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and more
- Close proximity to NYC, providing students opportunities to engage with some of the world’s most prominent stages and concert halls
- Intimate conservatory setting, with access to all the resources of a major Big Ten research institution
- Bachelor of Music degree with concentrations in performance, jazz studies, music education, and composition