Music Major for a Day: Voice

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Music Major for a Day — Voice

Music Major for a Day is a recruitment event that invites prospective students to experience a full day in the life of a music major. Participants observe classes, attend rehearsals, and connect with faculty and current students to get an authentic sense of our program and community. The day helps students envision themselves here while exploring their academic and artistic goals.

We are excited to host another Music Major for a Day! Whether you are just curious about what being a music major is like or focused on coming to SHSU for music, you have come to the right place! We hope this event gives you and your student insight into what it means to be a music major, the degree and career options available to music majors, and what life as a music major at SHSU is like.

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Registration is required for attendance. Questions? Call the School of Music at 936.294.1360.

Sample Schedule8:30 — Arrival and Check-In, Gaertner Performing Arts Center, meet student guides

9:00 — Welcome and information

9:30 — Conducting I Class, GPAC Concert Hall

11:00 — Attend various classes, including Diction, Music Therapy, and Music Education

11:45 — Lunch in Lowman Student Center

12:30 — Observe SHSU Chorale Rehearsal

1:15 — SHSU Student Vocalist Showcase Performance

2:00 — Voice Lessons, attend classes, degree information sessions

3:30 — Opera Workshop

5:00 — Done

Official schedule will be sent on 10/12

Locations• Gaertner Performing Arts Center

Music Building

Lowman Student Center

Sam Houston Garage

Coliseum Garage

General InformationVoice Lessons – We are pleased to offer short voice lessons with our world-class collegiate voice faculty. To request a lesson, complete your MMfaD registration and answer the request question at the bottom of the form. We will attempt to fill all lesson requests, but spaces are limited. We will assign your lesson time upon your arrival.

Excuse Letters – We will provide excuse letters for guests who need them. At check-in, please indicate that you need a letter for missing school that day. Letters will be emailed.

Parking – Two parking garages are near the School of Music (Sam Houston Garage and Coliseum Garage – see Locations above). Street parking is also available, but it fills up quickly. To pay for parking, you will need the ParkMobile app. For more information about rates and locations, visit the SHSU Parking website. For bus parking, please contact Dr. Joshua Bronfman at [email protected].

Lunch – You may bring lunch or eat at the campus food court. The SHSU Lowman Student Center has several dining options, including Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, Subway, Freebirds, and others. Your student guides will take you to the LSC for lunch and will bring you back to the Music Building in time for your classes and lessons.

School GroupsWe accept groups for MMfaD. To attend as a group, the primary chaperone/teacher must register (under “Registration Type,” select “Group Counselor/Teacher”), and each student must complete the registration form (under “Registration Type,” select “Group Student Attendee”). Please note that larger groups will likely not receive voice lessons due to limited availability.

Questions & ContactFor questions, contact the School of Music at 936.294.1360, or reach out to:
Dr. Joshua Bronfman
Director of Choral Activities
[email protected]

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