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Music Major For A Day @ TCNJ

Tuesday, April 4 or Monday April 10 2023

TCNJ Campus

Are you interested in learning what it is like to study music at TCNJ? Come spend a day on our campus to learn more about why TCNJ is a top destination to study music in the region!

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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.

Schedule as of March 1, 2023 (schedule will be updated as additional classes are added)

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

ideal for string, voice, and piano students, and students with an interest in jazz

10:00: Registration

10:15: Welcome session

note: immediately following the welcome session, their will be a parent/guardian information session and Q&A in the Mayo Concert Hall

11:00: Attend a Class or take a campus tour!

  • Music from 600–1750
  • Music from 1945–Present
  • String Masterclass

12:30: Recital featuring TCNJ student performers

1:30: Lunch with Music Majors (please bring money for lunch)

2:30: Attend a class or take a campus tour!

  • Gender, Sexuality, & Pop Music in the 19802
  • Instrumental Literature Seminar
  • Choral Literature Seminar
  • Voice Masterclass

3:30: Sit in-on a rehearsal or studio class

  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Piano Studio Meet & Greet

5:00: Degree Program Breakout Sessions

  • B.A. in Music
  • B.M. in Music Education
  • B.M. in Music Performance

5:30: Closing and Farewell!

Monday, April 10, 2023

ideal for woodwind, brass, percussion, and voice students

10:00: Registration 

10:15: Welcome session

note: immediately following the welcome session, their will be a parent/guardian information session and Q&A in the Mayo Concert Hall

11:00: Attend a Class or take a campus tour!

  • Musicianship III
  • Grades 7–12 Choral Music Ed Practicum
  • Grades 7–12 Instrumental Music Ed Practicum
  • Basic Conducting

12:30: Lunch with Music Majors (please bring money for lunch)

1:30 Degree Program Breakout Sessions

  • B.A. in Music
  • B.M. in Music Education
  • B.M. in Music Performance

2:00: Attend a class or take a campus tour!

  • Diction for Singers
  • First Year Seminar: AI & Machine Learning

3:30: Sit in-on a rehearsal

  • TCNJ Wind Ensemble
  • TCNJ Chorale

5:30: Closing and Farewell!

   

Who

This program is designed for prospective music majors and is ideal for students in grades 9-12 and current college students who are considering transferring to TCNJ.

Cost

This event is FREE!

Questions?

Please contact Dr. Eric Laprade at lapradee@tcnj.edu

Registration

Space is limited and registration closes on Friday, March 31

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER