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Spend-a-Day with the Music Department at Mansfield University

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR FALL 2020.  WE HOPE TO OFFER THIS OPPORTUNITY IN OCTOBER 2021.

Monday, October 12, 2020

CHECK BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2020 TO SEE IF REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS AVAILABLE.  DUE TO ANTICIPATED COVID-19 LIMITATIONS, WE ARE UNSURE WHETHER THIS EVENT WILL BE POSSIBLE.

Register for Spend-a-Day Here

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

Instant Acceptance:

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. 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!

 

Register here

Sample Schedule

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

 

9:30        Basic Music I (Aural Training) – first semester music theory course for all music majors - Butler 136

 

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

Dr. Nathan Rinnert, Butler 163

 

10:30    Vocal and Instrumental Chamber Music Recital with current MU students – featuring a wide variety of student ensembles – Steadman Theater

 

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

Meet at registration table

 

11:30      Concert Choir rehearsal –  premier large choral ensemble - 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 & Mansfieldians - – 17-piece jazz big-band & 12-voice jazz ensemble  – Steadman Theater
  • Chamber Singers - vocal art song ensemble– Butler 163

 

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
  • Individual or Small-group Lessons with Music Faculty - select studio faculty will be available to meet with students for introductory lessons and/or master-classes - various faculty studios and classrooms

 

4:30        End of the day