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Spend-a Day with the Music Department at Mansfield University

Monday, October 14, 2019

 

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 Mansfield University!

What:

During the day a current Mansfield University 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.

Where:

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.

When:

Monday, October 14. Registration will be begin at 8:30 am and the day will conclude around 3:30 pm.

Questions:

Please call us at 570-662-4710.

The Admissions Office 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, along with a $25.00 application fee. 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 Mansfield University!

Or send an email to the Dr. Nathan Rinnert, dept. chair, nrinnert@mansfield.edu

Register here

Sample Schedule

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

 

9:30        Basic Music I – first semester music theory course for all music majors - Butler 202

 

FOR PARENTS: MUSIC @ MU- presentation and discussion with MU Music Department Chair,

Dr. Nathan Rinnert, Butler 136

 

10:30     Vocal and Instrumental Chamber Music Recital with current MU students – Vocal Ensemble, Saxophone Quartet, String Quartet, Brass Quintet, Woodwind Quintet, Barbershop Quartet, Percussion Ensemble – Steadman Theater

 

Campus Tour for parents & students not interested in the music education major –

Meet at registration table

 

11:30      Concert Choir rehearsal – Steadman Theater

 

Admissions & Financial Aid presentations for parents – Butler 102

 

12:30      Lunch with MU music student representatives in Manser Dining Hall

Lunch for parents  -  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 – 17-piece jazz big-band – Steadman Theater
  • Mansfieldians -12-voice ensemble performing vocal jazz standards – Butler 102

 

Free time – Opportunity to visit the campus bookstore in Alumni Hall

 

2:30        Options to choose from:

  • Voice Class- methods course focused on vocal production and the teaching of singing – Butler 102
  • Woodwinds Class- methods course focused on teaching and playing instruments from the woodwind family – Butler 136
  • Intro to Music Technology – experience the music technology facilities, equipment, and resources – Butler 208 (Computer Lab)

 

3:30        Options to choose from:

  • Mountaineer Brass Band – authentic 30-piece British brass band – Steadman Theater
  • Private Lessons with music faculty (limited availability)

 

4:30        End of the day

 

6:30       TRAILBLAZER BRASS BAND – inaugural youth brass band rehearsal with members of the MU Mountaineer Brass Band.  Ends at 8:00pm. – Steadman Theater