Tuesday, November 4 and/or Thursday November 6, 2025
Are you interested in learning what it is like to study music at TCNJ? Prospective and accepted students currently in grades 9–college are invited to spend a day on our campus to learn more about why TCNJ is a top destination to study music in the region!
- Attend classes taught by TCNJ music faculty
- Sit in and perform with TCNJ ensembles
- Gain an in-depth understanding of our degree programs
- Have lunch with TCNJ music students
- Tour TCNJ’s beautiful campus
- Learn why TCNJ is a top destination to study music and music education in the region!
Who
- This program is designed for prospective and accepted music majors in grades 9-12 and current college students who are considering transferring to TCNJ.
Cost
- $15
- The registration fee includes: Buffet lunch at TCNJ’S award winning Atrium At Eickhoff and a commemorative TCNJ Music T-Shirt!
- For information about financial aid, please contact Dr. Eric Laprade at lapradee@tcnj.edu
- IMPORTANT: the confirmation message on the registration form includes a link to process your $15 registration fee. Your registration is not complete/confirmed until your registration fee is paid!
Questions?
- Please contact Dr. Eric Laprade at lapradee@tcnj.edu
Registration
- Please note: registration closes when all spots are filled. This event typically sells out, so register early!
- Step 1: Click the button below to complete the online registration form:
- STEP 2: Click HERE to submit your payment
- Reminder: your registration is not complete until you 1) complete the online registration form, and 2) process your payment
Schedule
Please note: all students, regardless of instrument or interests, are welcome to attend either day. Each day features a unique schedule and students are welcome to register for one or both days, based on their interests. Below is a sample schedule from Spring 2025; Fall 2025 schedules will be posted soon!
10:00 Welcome Session
- Parent/Guardian Q&A immediately following welcome session
10:30 Degree Program and Financial Aid Information Sessions
11:00 Attend a Class
- Music from 1945 to the Present
- Music from 600 to 1750
- Instrumental Literature
- Queering Music and Media
12:30 Tuesday Afternoon Recital
1:10 Lunch with Music Majors
2:00 Attend a Class or Take a Campus Tour
- Music from 1945 to the Present
- Choral Literature
- Instrumental Literature
- String Masterclass
- Open Recording Studio
- Campus Tour
3:30 Info Session, Classes, & Ensemble
- Information Session: B.A. in Music
- Social Justice, Music, Education
- Jazz Ensemble
- Musical Theater Masterclass
- String Quartet Rehearsal (4pm)
10:00 Welcome Session & Recital
- Parent/Guardian Q&A immediately following welcome session
11:00 Attend a Class
- Keyboard Skills 3
- 7-12 Instrumental Practicum
- Basic Conducting
- Brass Masterclass
- String Masterclass
- Musical Theater Masterclass
12:30 Lunch with Music Majors
1:30 Degree Program and Financial Aid Information Sessions
2:00 Attend a Class or Take a Campus Tour
- Basic Conducting
- Gender, Sexuality, and Pop Music in the 1980s
- Introduction to Musicianship
- Social Justice, Music, Education
- Campus Tour
- Bassoon Ensemble (3pm)
3:30 Sit in on a rehearsal
- Chorale
- Wind Ensemble
- String Masterclass
5:00 Conclusion of Music Major For A Day @ TCNJ!