Monday, October 23, 2023
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
The faculty, administration, and students of the UNCG School of Music invite you to attend our annual Open House for prospective music students. This year, Open House will be held Monday, October 23, 2023.
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. Parents or guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Activities will include:
- Opening welcome session
- Information session where you can learn about music scholarships, University admissions, and financial aid
- Open classes in music education, music theory, music history, performance, and composition
- Observe rehearsals with our ensembles
- Informal meetings with music faculty members
- Information sessions on all of our degree programs
Please browse the schedules and use the link below to register online in advance. We look forward to seeing you in October!
Register Online
8:30—9:00 am
Registration
Check in, receive schedule
9:00—9:50 am
Welcome and Opening Session
Dr. Charles R. Young
Director of the School of Music
10:00—10:50 am
Class: Analysis of Western European Music
Music 221
Dr. Guy Capuzzo
Class: History of Western Music II
Music 235
Dr. Daniel Castro Pantoja
Class: Class Piano
Music 271
Dr. Annie Jeng
Class: Fundamentals of Western European Theory
Music 217
Dr. Karen Messina
Class: Choral Music in the Schools
Music 245
Dr. Brett Nolker
Class: Percussion Lab
Music 146
Makayla Phillips
11:00—11:50 am
Class: American Music
Music 217
Dr. David Aarons
Class: History of Western Music II
Music 332
Dr. Daniel Castro Pantoja
Rehearsal: Jazz Ensemble II
Music 111
Prof. Chad Eby
Class: Popular Music Composition and Arranging
Music 223
Dr. Mark Engebretson
Class: Composition Skills
Music 224
Dr. Mark Engebretson
Class: Class Piano III
Music 271
Dr. Annie Jeng
Class: Analysis of Western European Music
Music 221
Dr. Nathaniel Mitchell
Class: Class Voice
Music 154
Prof. Clara O’Brien
Rehearsal: Coro di Belle Voce
Organ Hall
Dr. Welborn Young
12:00—12:50 pm
Class: Writing Through Music
Music 223
Dr. Lorena Guillén
Rehearsal: Jazz Ensemble I
Music 111
Dr. Thomas Heflin
Rehearsal: Horn Choir
Tew Recital Hall
Dr. Abigail Pack
Class: Analysis of Western European Music
Music 221
Dr. Adam Ricci
Rehearsal: Chamber Singers
Music 110
Dr. Welborn Young
1:00—1:50 pm
Class: Writing Through Music
Music 223
Dr. Lorena Guillén
Class: Beginning Piano
Music 271
Dr. Annie Jeng
1:00–3:50 pm
Class: Opera Performance Techniques
Music 110
Prof. David Holley
2:00—2:50 pm
Class: Writing Through Music
Music 223
Dr. Lorena Guillén
Class: Class Piano III
Music 271
Dr. Annie Jeng
Class: Singing Voice in Classrooms and Ensembles
Music 221
Dr. Brett Nolker
Class: Class Voice
Music 224
Prof. Clara O’Brien
2:00–3:15 pm
Class: Foundations of Teaching for Musical Understanding
Music 245
Dr. Connie McKoy
Class: Selected Topics in Ethnomusicology
Music 235
Dr. David Aarons
2:00–3:45 pm
Rehearsal: University Symphony Orchestra
Room 111
Dr. Jungho Kim
3:00—3:50 pm
Class: Piano Repertoire
Organ Recital Hall
Dr. Annie Jeng
Room 332
Dr. John Salmon
Room 352
Dr. Andrew Willis
3:30—4:45 pm
Class: Topics in Hip Hop
Room 217
Prof. J.C. Martin
3:30—4:50 pm
Class: Student Teaching Seminar
Room 245
Dr. Constance McKoy
4:00—4:50 pm
Class: Trumpet Repertoire
Room 111
Dr. Garrett Klein
Class: Trombone Repertoire
Room 235
Dr. Randy Kohlenberg
Class: Percussion Repertoire
Room 146
Dr. Eric Willie
Class: Voice Repertoire
Tew Recital Hall
Dr. Robert Bracey
Prof. Lindsay Kesselman
Organ Hall
Prof. Clara O’Brien
Room 110
Prof. Janinah Burnett
Room 223
Dr. Robert Wells
5:00—6:30 pm
Rehearsal: Sinfonia
Room 111
Dr. Rebecca MacLeod
Lunch is on your own. Please plan to either bring money or pack a meal. At check-in, we will provide a map and list of dining options within walking distance of the Music Building.
Students are free to choose their own schedule from the class offerings on this website or in your guidebook.
UNCG School of Music
100 McIver St
Greensboro, NC 27412
Visit the Spartan Directions website to generate driving directions.
Use this website to generate driving directions. You may park in the McIver Parking Deck adjacent to the Music Building. When you enter, push the button and take a ticket. Drive carefully up the ramp and find a parking space somewhere on Floors, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Walk to the Music Building. At check-in, we will be giving you an exit pass to use when you leave the deck at the end of the day. It is good for one exit only. This pass will save you the daily parking fee.
We recommend that a parent or guardian attends the Open House with their student(s). Parents are welcome to attend most classes or rehearsals (as space allows), but there are also spaces to sit and relax. Gardens, green spaces, local dining, and shops are all within walking distance. UNCG also hosts a guest WiFi network for internet access.
Each student, along with their parent or guardian, must decide what best fits the needs of all involved. The School of Music will not impose a requirement.
Dress casually and wear comfortable shoes – you’ll be doing a little walking. Check the forecast and bring an umbrella for walking to lunch if needed. We will provide a map and directions to some lunch options on campus or nearby. Bring some money for lunch and possibly a visit to the University Bookstore or the Music Marketplace.
Check-in for Open House begins at 8:30 AM on Monday, October 23 and will be followed by a welcome session. Classes and informal gatherings will run throughout the day until 4:00 PM.
We request that you let us know your schedule conflicts as soon as possible. You can reach out to music@uncg.edu with any concerns or questions.
The School of Music staff are happy to provide an absence letter. These will be available at the end of your session.
We suggest you begin at the Undergraduate Admissions website to learn about our university and schedule a tour. For more detailed information about the School of Music and our degree programs, please visit music.uncg.edu.
Please complete the registration form at the link above. You will receive follow-up communications from our staff and more detailed information as we approach the event.
Virtual Tour
Related Links
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Financial Aid Office
Housing and Residence Life
Summer Music Camp
Contact
Brad McMillan
Director of Outreach Programs
School of Music
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
100 McIver Street
Greensboro, NC 27412
(336) 334-5299
bamcmil2@uncg.edu