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
11/2 update: Registration has closed for fall 2025/both dates are at capacity. Check back in early 2026 for information about our Spring 2026 dates!
- 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. Note: below is a DRAFT schedule for fall 2025. Participants will receive a final schedule when they register the morning of Music Major For A Day. The schedules below are subject to change.
10:00 Welcome Session
- Parent/Guardian Q&A immediately following welcome session
10:30 Degree Program Information Sessions
11:00 Attend a Class
- Dance and Movement Fundamentals
- Introduction to Conducting
- Music in the Global Perspective
- Strings Masterclass
12:30 Tuesday Afternoon Recital
1:10 Lunch with Music Majors
2:00 Attend a Class or Take a Campus Tour
- African American Music
- An Era of Opportunity and Crisis: the 1960s
- History of Jazz
- Campus Tour
3:30 Attend a Class and Information Sessions
- Brass Masterclass
- Lyric Theater
- String Quartet
- Woodwinds I
10:00 Welcome Session & Recital
- Parent/Guardian Q&A immediately following welcome session
11:00 Attend a Class
- Brass Masterclass
- Conducting II (Instrumental)
- Musicianship I
- Woodwind Masterclass
12:30 Lunch with Music Majors
1:30 Degree Program Information Sessions
2:00 Attend a Class or Take a Campus Tour
- Dance for Musical Theater
- Electronic Music
- Joy, Creativity, and Play
- Strings Masterclass
- Vocal Methods
- Campus Tour
3:30 Sit in on a rehearsal (additional sessions pending)
- Wind Ensemble
- TCNJ Opera Theatre (for vocalists/choir students!)
5:00 Conclusion of Music Major For A Day @ TCNJ!