Thinking about majoring in music…Experience life as a UM Music Student!
Attend classes, experience ensembles & performances, tour campus, meet faculty & students, and even audition. If you plan to audition, please request a time at this link.
Let us know that you are coming (email music@olemiss.edu), so we can have a parking pass and school excuse prepared for you (if needed). Or, show up that day and we’ll happily welcome you. Check in will occur all day at the Main Music Office and you are invited to attend any or all of the planned activities.
Friday, March 1, 2024
Throughout the Day – AUDITION
Arranged ahead of time.
9-9:30 am WELCOME
Meet with the Chair of Music and Faculty – Conference Room
Learn about our degree programs, potential careers in music, and ask questions.
9:30-10 am CONVERSATION
Meet with Faculty and Current Students – Conference Room
10-10:50 am ATTEND CLASS
Music History – Room 155
No need to prepare or bring materials.
11-11:50 am TOUR the Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Tour the Ford Center for the Performing Arts (enter from the ground level at the circle).
11-11:50 am ATTEND CLASS
Introduction to Music Literature – Room 153
Introduction to Music Education – Room 148
No need to prepare or bring materials.
11:30-12:30 pm LUNCH
Pizza & Drinks – Conference Room & Lounge
12-12:50 pm EXPERIENCE ENSEMBLES
The Mississippians Jazz Band Rehearsal – Band Hall
University Chorus Rehearsal – Choir Room
1-1:50 pm MASTER CLASS
Experience the talent of UM music students and the expertise of UM faculty.
12-3:00 pm CAMPUS TOURS
Take a campus tour with an Ole Miss Ambassador.
Tours leave on the hour noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm from the Student Union Plaza.
4:00 pm PERFORMANCE
Faculty Showcase Recital – Nutt Auditorium
Enjoy an afternoon performance given by our esteemed faculty.
Evening – EXPLORE
The beautiful campus, town of Oxford, and dinner on your own.
Get to know UM Music and let us get to know YOU!
Friday, November 3, 2023
9-9:50 am ATTEND CLASS
Freshman Class Piano – Room 225
Freshman Music Theory – Room 153
No need to prepare or bring materials.
10-10:30 am CONVERSATION
Meet with the Chair of Music and Faculty – Conference Room
Learn about our degree programs, potential careers in music, and ask questions.
10:30-11 am CONVERSATION
Meet with Students – Conference Room
Learn about life as a music major, and ask questions.
10:15 am – 12:45 pm CAMPUS TOUR
Campus Tour (reserve ahead of time)
11-11:50 LUNCH
Pizza & Drinks – Conference Room & Lounge
12-12:50 pm EXPERIENCE ENSEMBLES
The Mississippians Jazz Band Rehearsal – Nutt Auditorium
University Chorus Rehearsal – Choir Room
1-1:50 pm MASTER CLASS with COLLABORATIVE PIANO FACULTY
Departmental Master Class led by Professors Amanda Johnston & Adrienne Park – Nutt Auditorium
See current students work with faculty to improve their solo repertoire.
1:15 pm – 3:45 pm CAMPUS TOUR
Campus Tour (reserve ahead of time)
2-2:50 pm PERFORMANCE
Faculty Showcase Recital – Nutt Auditorium
Enjoy an afternoon performance given by our esteemed faculty.
4:00 pm – TOUR
Tour the Ford Center for the Performing Arts (enter from the ground level at the circle).
5-7:00 pm EXPLORE
The beautiful campus, town of Oxford, and dinner on your own.
7:30 pm PERFORMANCE
Opera Scenes Program – Twists of Fate: Scenes of Magic and Mayhem – Nutt Auditorium
Get to know UM Music and let us get to know YOU!