Tuesday, April 1 and/or Monday April 7, 2025
TCNJ Campus
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. The schedule below is subject to change; each student will be receive a printed schedule at registration.
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!