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Spend-A-Day with Mansfield Music

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Spend-A-Day is Monday, October 14, 2024
 

Register for Spend-A-Day

Who Should Participate?

Any high school junior and senior who wishes to be a music major, music minor, or just wants to continue to be involved in music during college. This is a great way to imagine your future at CU-Mansfield!

What is it?

During the day a current CU-Mansfield student representative will escort you to and from all classes in Butler Music Center and also to lunch in Manser Dining Hall. If you are interested in a taking a lesson with one of our instrumental or vocal faculty, please let us know and we will schedule a lesson time for you. Students may observe classes in other areas dependent upon availability.

When is it?

Monday, October 14, 2024

Where is it?

Most classes will take place in Butler Music Center, but you will also tour campus and enjoy lunch in Manser Dining Hall. Upon registration we will develop a personalized itinerary that reflects your interests.

TimeActivity
8:30Registration
Butler Music Center First Floor (light refreshments)
9:30

Basic Music I: Written & Aural Theory
First semester music theory course for all music majors. Location: Room 136

Parents
Music @ CU-Mansfield presentation and discussion with CU-Mansfield Music Department Chair, Dr. Nathan Rinnert. Location: Butler 163

10:30

Vocal and Instrumental Chamber Music Recital with current CU-Mansfield students
Featuring a wide variety of student ensembles. Location: Steadman Theater

Campus Tour for parents & students auditioning in the afternoon.
Meet at registration table

11:30

Concert Choir rehearsal
Premier large choral ensemble. Location: Steadman Theater

Parents
Admissions & Financial Aid presentations Location: Butler 102

12:30

Lunch
With CU-Mansfield music student representatives. Location: Manser Dining Hall

Parents
Lunch Location: Manser Dining Hall

1:30
Options to choose from:
  • Campus Tour led by music department Mountie Ambassadors – Depart from Manser, finish at Butler
  • Concert Jazz Band & Mansfieldians: 17-piece jazz big-band & the CU-Mansfield jazz choir. Location: Steadman Theater
  • Chamber Singers: Butler 163

Parents
Campus Tour or Free time. Opportunity to visit the campus bookstore in Alumni Hall

1:30 - 3:30Opportunities to audition for CU-Mansfield Music Major acceptance and early consideration for music scholarships.
Register online for an audition.
2:30
Options to choose from:
  • Voice Class: Focus on vocal production and the teaching of singing. Location: Butler 102
  • Woodwinds Class: Focus on teaching and playing instruments from the woodwind family. Location: Butler 136
  • Intro to Music Technology: Experience the music technology facilities, equipment, and resources. Location: Butler 208 (Computer Lab)
3:30
Options to choose from:
  • The Spirit & Pride of PA Marching Band: Marching arts ensemble. Location: Practice field above Steadman Theater
  • Individual or Small-group Lessons with Music Faculty: Select studio faculty will be available to meet with students for introductory lessons and/or master-classes. Location: Various studio offices
4:45 (Optional)Mountaineer Brass Band: Authentic 30-piece British brass band. Location: Steadman Theater

Participants will have the option of requesting 20- to 30-minute introductory lessons with available faculty.  Lessons will be scheduled based on faculty availability. 

The Office of Admissions will be providing instant decisions for prospective students who submit a completed application at this event! Students must provide a completed application, an official high school transcript and official SAT or ACT scores. Students who submit all the necessary materials will receive an admissions decision by the end of the day. Music majors then only need to complete an audition for full acceptance into CU-Mansfield!

Participants will have the option of registering for auditions during the afternoon (1:30 PM - 3:30 PM). Audition requirements and registration can be found on the Music Department Auditions page. Auditioning participants will be notified of music major acceptance status within 2 weeks. Auditioning participants will also be considered for early music scholarship offerings - with notification by Dec. 1.

Please call us at 570-662-4710. Or, send an email to music@mansfield.edu.