Shadow a Music Major Day
November 15-16, 2022
High school students who are interested in learning more about majoring in music are invited to participate in the Utah State University Music Department Shadow A Music Major Day. Students are invited to visit campus on November 15th or November 16th to observe classes, rehearsals, and private lessons, and hear from a panel of students and faculty about life as a music major at Utah State. Lunch will also be provided.
This will be a great event for students who are planning to major in music and for those who are considering a music major and would like to learn more about the experience of a music student. Classes and rehearsals will be of interest to students who are considering majors in Music Performance, Music Education, and Music Therapy. Below is a partial list of classes and rehearsals that students will be able to visit:
- Music Theory
- Aural Skills
- Music History
- Jazz History
- Chamber Singers
- Symphony Orchestra
- Wind Orchestra
- Jazz Orchestra
- Opera Theatre Production
- Guitar Fingerboard Theory
- Studio Classes
Students can choose to attend any classes or rehearsals that are of interest to them. There are also several concerts taking place throughout the week that students are encouraged to attend.
The USU Academic Scholarship Deadline Has Changed to December 1
Students must complete their admission application prior to the December 1st deadline in order to be considered for academic scholarships.
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Concert, Class, and Rehearsal Schedule
Concerts
- Fry Street Quartet Rising Tide Performance | Monday, November 14th, 7:30 pm, USU Daines Concert Hall
- Caine Ensembles | Monday, November 14th, 7:30 pm, USU Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall
- Small Ensembles | Tuesday, November 15th, 7:30 pm, USU Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall
- Jazz Jam Session | Wednesday, November 16th, 7:00 pm, Prodigy Brewing (downtown Logan)
- Aggie Marching Band Sounds of the Stadium | Friday, November 18th, 7:30 pm, USU Daines Concert Hall
- String Chamber Music Concert | Friday, November 18th, 7:30 pm, USU Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall
Classes & Rehearsals
All classes, rehearsals, and lunches are in the Chase Fine Arts Center.
Tuesday, November 15th
- 9:00 - Music Theory II (Prof. Bakker, rm 220)
- 9:00 - Music History III (Prof. Scheer, rm 214)
- 10:30 - Music Theory II (Prof. Bakker, rm 220)
- 10:30 - Piano Pedagogy I (Prof. Olson, rm 218)
- 10:30 - Jazz History (Prof. Gudmundson, rm FAV 150)
- 11:30 - Lunch and Student Panel—Impact Commons
- 12:00 - Caine Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal (Prof. Nicholson, rm 104)
- 12:30 - Caine Jazz Combo (Prof. Khan, rm 116)
- 1:30 - Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal (Prof. Bernal, rm 104)
- 1:30 - Chamber Singers Rehearsal (Prof. Evans, rm 214)
- 2:30 - Piano Area Studio Class (Prof. Smith, rm 220)
- 3:00 - Opera Theatre Production Rehearsal (Prof. Aksoy, rm 214)
- 4:00 - Group Piano for Music Therapy Majors (Prof. Douglass, rm 216)
- 6:30 - Low Brass Choir Rehearsal (Prof. Weaver, rm 104)
- 6:30 - Horn Choir (Prof. Hunt, rm 220)
Wednesday, November 16th
- 7:30 - Music Therapy with Diverse Clinical Populations (Prof. Hearns, rm 220)
- 7:30 - Intro to Music Therapy for Non-Majors (Prof. Fox, rm 222)
- 8:30 - Intro to Music Therapy for Music Therapy Majors (Prof. Fox, rm 222)
- 8:30 - Aural Skills II (Prof. Bernal, rm 214)
- 9:30 - Music History I (Prof. Scheer, rm 214)
- 9:30 - Choral Methods & Materials (Prof. Evans, rm 118)
- 9:30 - Elementary School Music (Prof. Hasan, rm 222)
- 10:30 - Applied Piano Lessons (Prof. Smith, rm 201)
- 10:30 - Keyboard Harmony I (Prof. Matzen, rm 216)
- 10:30 - Music Therapy Treatment Planning (Prof. Fox, rm 222)
- 11:30 - Applied Piano Lessons (Prof. Smith, rm 201)
- 11:30 - World Music (Prof. Ancelmo de Souza, rm 214)
- 11:30 - Advanced Conducting Ensemble (Prof. Rohrer, rm 104)
- 11:30 - Guitar Fingerboard Theory I (Prof. Christiansen, rm 222)
- 11:30 - Lunch and Student Panel—Impact Commons
- 12:30 - University Chorale (Prof. Evans, rm 214)
- 12:30 - Jazz Orchestra Rehearsal (Prof. Matzen, rm 104)
- 1:30 - Keyboard Harmony for Piano Majors (Prof. Matzen, rm 216)
- 2:30 - Piano and Strings Chamber Music (Prof. Smith, rm 220)
- 2:30 - Wind Orchestra Rehearsal (Prof. Rohrer, rm 104)
- 3:30 - Opera Theater Production (Prof. Aksoy, rm 214)
- 4:30 - Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal (Prof. Bernal, rm 104)
- 6:00 - Violin Studio Class (Prof. McFaul, rm 218)
- 6:00 - Violin Studio Class (Prof. Waters, rm 222)
- 6:00 - Viola Studio Class (Prof. Ottesen, rm 123)
- 6:00 - Cello Studio Class (Prof. Francis-Bayless, rm 220)
Information on available campus parking lots can be found on USU Parking page.
Questions? Please contact Braun Khan.