RUTGERS COMMUNITY MUSIC PROGRAM

RCMP is a community music program offering music instruction for all ages, operating under the auspices of Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts, Department of Music.

The Rutgers Community Music Program (RCMP) offers private and group music instruction to the people of New Brunswick, Rutgers University, and surrounding communities. RCMP faculty are dedicated teachers and performers who encourage students of all ages to explore the world of music on their chosen instrument. Musical instruction is tailored to suit the needs of each individual, but all students are encouraged to grow and excel as both players and interpreters of music. No auditions are required.

Founded in 1993, RCMP today includes over 400 students and 40 faculty and staff who enjoy together the benefits of studying and performing music in a university setting. RCMP maintains a dynamic link between university and community.

RCMP is located at 125 Hamilton Street in historic McKinney Hall on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, at the intersection of Hamilton Street and Easton Avenue. Please enter at the Hamilton Street entrance.

Directions to RCMP

From I-287: take exit for (from north) New Brunswick-Easton Avenue-527 (Exit10) or (from south) New Brunswick. Proceed on Easton past St. Peter’s Medical Center (on right), through light at Courtland, to light at Hamilton. Turn left onto Hamilton. McKinney Hall is on the corner to your left as you turn.

From Route 1, Route 18, and points south: take Route 18 North and exit to Route 27 South for Princeton. Proceed south on 27 through three lights to George Street. Turn right onto George and proceed to the light at Hamilton. Turn left onto Hamilton and proceed through the light at College Avenue. McKinney Hall is the last building on your right before Easton Avenue.

From Route 18 and points north: take first exit for Rutgers-George Street. Proceed straight from exit onto George and to second light at Hamilton Street. Turn right onto Hamilton and proceed through the light at College Avenue. McKinney Hall is the last building on your right before Easton Avenue.

From Route 27 and points north: take Route 27 South across the Raritan. Then continue south on 27 as “From Route 1” above.

From Route 27 and points south: follow 27 North into New Brunswick. Just after passing under the railroad bridge, turn left onto Easton. Proceed on Easton through the light at Somerset, and turn right onto Hamilton. McKinney Hall is on your left as you turn onto Hamilton.

                                   Our mailing address is :

                                   RCMP

                                   c/o Rutgers Music Department, MMB

                                   81 George Street, DC

                                   New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1411

Calendar 2007-2008

Parking regulations are strictly enforced at Rutgers. Students whose lessons take place on Saturday or after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays may purchase a parking hangtag through the RCMP office for $1.07 per year. The tag entitles students to park at lots 8 and 11, two blocks from the school. Additionally, metered street parking is available. For safety reasons, please DO NOT park or drop students off in Rutgers Parking Lot #6, which surrounds McKinney Hall. Also, please do not park in the spaces along the fraternity house adjacent to McKinney.

Complementary Tickets: Limited complementary tickets are available to enrolled students through the RCMP office for Rutgers University Orchestral concerts.

Studio Recitals: Students have the opportunity to perform twice per year in December and May at the studio recitals. This year's recitals are December 15-16, 2007 and May 3-4, 2008

Faculty Recitals: Each year, members of the RCMP faculty provide several performances throughout the year for students and their families and friends.
Faculty Recitals are all on Sundays at 4:00 p.m. in McKinney Hall. This year’s recitals are scheduled for October 7, November 11, February 10, and March 9.

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