“I chose Mason Gross School of the Arts after much recommendation from some of my most trusted musical mentors, and I was excited at the prospect of being able to pursue a higher musical education in my local community. The community I’ve found within Mason Gross School of the Arts has been one of the highlights of my time at Rutgers University. Being able to attend school and be surrounded by such talented, driven and supportive peers has (and will) continue to motivate my own educational endeavors. I wouldn’t have it any other way!”

“As a composer, having a collaboration is always the most precious moment where I can step up to another level. MGSA is the perfect place [because] it gives lots of collaboration opportunities, not only with the musicians but with other art departments. I am excited to collaborate with students who approach art differently than how I do.”

“As someone who isn’t from the East Coast, choosing Mason Gross was [a decision] that took a lot of thought. I knew it had to be perfect for me to thrive here. Once I was settled on campus, I knew I’d made the right decision. The people here at Mason Gross drew me in and kept me here. The first few days of taking “Fundamentals of Aural Skills,” I had no idea I was going to be singing in a class, for a grade, in front of people. But everyone in that class was so supportive of everyone else that it ended up feeling like no big deal.“