Prelude: Day in the Life of a Music Major
October 13 | 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
| Dates | Ages | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2023 (8 a.m.–3 p.m.) | 14–18 | Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Music Building, Theatre Building | music-admission@uwm.edu |
Remember what it was like when you first picked up your instrument or sang in front of an audience? That moment was the beginning of your life as a musician. And now that your skills are strengthening in high school, it’s time to think about college as your next step to lifelong success in the music industry. See for yourself what it is like to be a music major at UW-Milwaukee.
Prelude: Day in the Life of a Music Major is a FREE event for high school musicians entering their sophomore, junior, or senior years. It features faculty performances, breakout sessions by primary instrument/voice, large ensemble rehearsals, an interactive music theory class, and more. Instrumentalists should bring their instruments and parents/teachers are welcome to attend this event hosted by UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts Department of Music.
Schedule
| 8:00 a.m. | Check-in & introduction in theater lobby |
| 8:30–9:30 a.m. | Rotating Peck School of the Arts tours |
| 9:30–10:20 a.m. | Observing classes |
| 10:30–11:20 a.m. | Lessons/masterclasses |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch provided |
| 12:30–1:20 p.m. | Faculty Showcase |
| 1:30–2:15 p.m. | Sit in with ensembles Info Session (for parents/teachers) |
| 2:30–3:00 p.m. | Q&A with faculty |
| 3:00–4:15 p.m. | UW-Milwaukee tours (optional) |
Registration
Registration is due by October 6 and is free and open to high school musicians considering enrolling in a college-music program.