Monday, October 21, 2019
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
UNCG School of Music
Dear Prospective Music Student:
The faculty, administration, and students of the UNCG School of Music invite you to attend our annual Open House for prospective music students. The Open House will be held on Monday, October 21, 2019 in the Music Building.
The Open House is a great way for you as a high school student to learn about how the UNCG School of Music can turn your passion for music into a purpose for your career. You will get to experience a day in the life of a music student at UNCG, including the opportunity to visit a variety of classes, workshops and ensemble rehearsals, attend informational sessions about our degree programs, hear our exceptional students perform, and tour our world-class facilities. Students and parents will also be able meet and ask questions of music faculty and admissions personnel.
Activities begin at 8:30 a.m. and the day will include:
- Opening welcome session with Dr. Dennis AsKew, Director of the School of Music
- Recital featuring current undergraduate music students
- Informational session where you can learn about music scholarships, University admissions, and financial aid
- Open classes in music education, music theory, music history, and performance
- Sit in with our renowned large ensembles, including the Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band, University Chorale, or Chamber Singers
- Informal meetings with music faculty members
- Information sessions on all of our degree programs
Please browse the schedule for the day through the link on this page, and we hope you will pre-register online. We look forward to seeing you on October 21, 2019!
October 21, 2019
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Registration and Check-In
First Floor Atrium – Music Building
(We hope you will pre-register online. Please click here to pre-register.)
9:00 – 9:50 AM
Welcome Ceremony and UNCG Student Showcase Recital
Recital Hall
Dr. Dennis AsKew, Director of the School of Music
10:00 – 10:50 AM
Class: Jazz Improvisation
Room 111
Dr. Thomas Helfin
Class: Music Theory 1
Room 217
Dr. Jeffrey Ensign
Class: Composition Skills
Room 224
Dr. Alejandro Rutty
Class: Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts
Room 235
Dr. Jason Wallace
Class: Choral Music in the Schools
Room 245
Dr. Brett Nolker
11:00 – 11:50 AM
Class: Advanced String Methods
Room 110
Dr. Rebecca MacLeod
Rehearsal: Jazz Ensemble II
Room 111
Dr. Thomas Heflin
Class: American Music
Room 217
Dr. David Aarons
Class: Musicology Research
Room 224
Dr. Lorena Guillen
Class: Group Voice Class
Room 226
Prof. Christian Blackburn
Rehearsal: University Chorale
Organ Hall
Dr. Bill Young
12:00 – 12:50 PM
Rehearsal: Jazz Ensemble 1
Room 111
Prof. Chad Eby
Rehearsal: Horn Ensemble
Room 154
Dr. Abigail Pack
Class: Instrument Repair
Room 207
Dr. Katie Cox
Class: Musicology Research
Room 217
Dr. Lorena Guillen
Class: History of Western Music II
Room 223
Dr. Bradley Fugate
Class: Beginning Guitar
Room 245
Dr. Brett Nolker
Question and Answer with Composition Faculty and Students
Room 131 (Electronic Music Studio)
Dr. Alejandro Rutty
Meet and Greetwith String Faculty
Prof. Marjorie Bagley, violin Room 321
Dr. Fabián López, violin Room 317
Dr. Scott Rawls, viola Room 319
Dr. Alex Ezerman, cello Room 315
1:00 – 1:50 PM
Rehearsal: Symphonic Band
Room 111
Prof. Pam Klena and Prof. Ben Jones
Class: Musicology Research
Room 217
Dr. Lorena Guillen
General Information Session on Being a Music Major
Room 221
Dr. Dennis AsKew
Question and Answer with Composition Faculty and Students
Room 131 (Electronic Music Studio)
Dr. Alejandro Rutty
1:45 – 2:15 PM
Meet and Greetwith String Faculty
Prof. Craig Brown, double bass Room 324
2:00 – 2:50 PM
Class: Teaching Singing Voice in Classrooms/Ensembles
Room 223
Dr. Brett Nolker
Class: Group Voice Class
Room 226
Prof. Clarice Weiseman
Class: Jazz Pedagogy
Room 235
Prof. Steven Haines
General Information Session on Being a Music Major
Room 221
Dr. Dennis AsKew
Question and Answer with Composition Faculty and Students
Room 131 (Electronic Music Studio)
Dr. Alejandro Rutty
2:00 – 3:15 PM
Rehearsal: Symphony Orchestra
Room 111
Dr. Kevin Geraldi
3:00 – 3:50 PM
Class: Class Piano – Level 1
Room 271
Prof. Stephen Saviola
Rehearsal: Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble
Room 154
Dr. Justin Worley
4:00 – 4:50 PM
Repertoire Classes
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Voice |
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Room 110 |
Dr. Robert Bracey |
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Room 226 |
Dr. Donald Hartmann |
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Room 235 |
Dr. Robert Wells |
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Room 223 |
Prof. Clara O’Brien |
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Room 224 |
Dr. James Bumgardner |
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Organ Hall |
Dr. Carla LeFevre |
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Brass and Percussion |
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Room 111 |
Trumpet (Prof. Mark Clodfelter) |
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Room 221 |
Trombone (Dr. Randy Kohlenberg & Dr. Daniel Rice) |
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Room 154 |
Tuba and Euphonium (Dr. Justin Worley) |
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Room 146 |
Percussion (Dr. Eric Willie) |
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Keyboard |
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Room 332 |
Dr. John Salmon |
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Room 352 |
Dr. Andrew Willis |
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Did you know? Repertoire Class (“Rep. Class”) is an opportunity for the members of a studio to perform and receive feedback in a safe environment as well as practice the art of performance and deepen student knowledge of pedagogy specific to their instrument.
For further information contact:
Emily Ford-Coates
School of Music
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
100 McIver Street
Greensboro, NC 27412
(336) 334-4850
esfordco@uncg.edu