Music Major Advantage Weekend:
February 19-20, 2021
Now Virtual *
* Due to weather closings, we have modified our schedule to be a completely online experience.
Visit a class, observe a rehearsal or studio class, talk with current students, faculty, and administration. Learn about scholarships, performance opportunities, and careers in music. Join a workshop on vocal health, or on using meditation to improve performance. Take a free mini-lesson from your instrument professor. Get to know UM Music this February 19th and 20th: both virtual and on-campus activities available.
* The MMA Zoom Link, through which many of the virtual activities can be accessed, is https://olemiss.zoom.us/j/96635975366. Individual Zoom and YouTube links will be posted the week of MMA.
Friday, February 19th
8:00-8:50 | Prof. Randy Dale (Band Hall, in-person) |
9:00-11:30 | Mini-lessons on your instrument Schedule a 20-minute lesson with your instrument professor through this form by February 17th. First come, first served. |
9:00-9:30 | |
9:00 | |
10:00-10:50 | Observe a Class - Music History: European & American Music from 1750 to the Present Dr. Thomas Peattie (Email Dr. Peattie at tpeattie@olemiss.edu to request the Zoom link.) |
10:15 | |
11:00-11:30 | Meet our Academic Faculty: Music History, Musicology, Ethnomusicology, and Music Theory Dr. George Dor, Dr. Michael Gardiner, and Dr. Thomas Peattie (MMA Zoom Link) |
11:30-12:00 | Discover Performance Opportunities: Ensembles Dr. Michael Worthy, Jazz Prof. Ricky Burkhead, Percussion (MMA Zoom Link) |
12:00-12:50 | Dr. Michael Worthy (Band Hall, in-person) *Cancelled due to weather closings. |
1:00-1:50 | Observe a Studio Class - Strings (Zoom ID# 998 0265 7099, Passcode: MMASTR) - Horn (MMA Zoom Link) - Flute and saxophone (Zoom ID# 932 2593 2157) - Oboe (Zoom ID# 390 171 5756) - Clarinet (Zoom ID# 964 2205 7813) |
1:15 | |
2:00-2:30 | |
3:00-3:30 | Discover Performance Opportunities: Choir Dr. Don Trott and Dr. Libby Hearn (Zoom ID# 978 0237 9627, Passcode: 223615) Discover Performance Opportunities: Band Prof. David Willson and Prof. Randy Dale (MMA Zoom Link) |
4:00-4:30 | Discover Performance Opportunities: Opera Prof. Julia Aubrey and Prof. Amanda Johnston (Zoom ID#: 952 1281 7367) Discover Performance Opportunities: Orchestra Dr. Selim Giray (Zoom ID# 988 0907 8848, Passcode: MMALOU) |
4:30-5:00 | Meet our Departmental Chair: Ask questions, get an overview of the MMA Scholarship process, and hear the latest UM Music news Prof. Nancy Maria Balach (MMA Zoom Link) |
5:00-5:30 | Performance: Discover our Podcast, the yoUMe Music Hour. Episodes feature performances and conversations with UM Music faculty, students, and guests. (*Note: the Sonic Explorations concert previously listed was postponed due to weather closings.) |
Saturday, February 20th
10:00-10:30 | Join a Workshop: Effective Practicing Methods + Q&A UM Music faculty (Zoom) Effective Practicing for Instrumentalists: Zoom ID# 96931968451 Effective Practicing for Pianists: Zoom ID# 99363574986 Effective Practicing for Vocalists: Zoom ID# 979 6888 0156 |
10:30-11:30 | Mini-lessons: Schedule a 20-minute lesson with your instrument professor through this form by February 17th. First come, first served. |
10:30-11:00 | |
11:30-12:30 | Discover Careers in Music: Music Education, Music Performance, Graduate Studies, and related fields (MMA Zoom Link) |
1:00-1:45 | Join a Workshop: Stretch and Meditation for Performers Prof. Jennifer Robinson (MMA Zoom Link) |
1:45-2:30 | Join a Workshop: Vocal Anatomy and Health Dr. Brad Robinson (MMA Zoom Link) |
3:00-4:00 | LMR Live featuring host Nancy Maria Balach and special guests baritone Lucas Meachem and pianist Irina Meachem in an online conversation. Find the link at livingmusicresource.com or click here. |
4:00-4:30 | Join the Conversation: Q&A with Current Music Majors and Alumni (MMA Zoom Link) |
4:30-5:00 | Join the Conversation: Q&A for Parents, featuring Asst. Dir. of Admissions for Campus Visits Mason Tilghman. (MMA Zoom Link) |
5:00-5:45 | Performance: Ensemble Music at UM Excerpts from recently-recorded performances by Choir, Jazz, Orchestra, Band, and Opera Ensembles, with a bonus student performance. (Virtual Performance: YouTube Premiere) |