Music Major for a Day

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Hosted by the K-State Music Program
Sponsored by the K-State School of Music Theatre, and Dance

This event is for any high school junior interested in majoring in music at Kansas State University. Students will experience a typical day as a music major.

Participants will have the opportunity to visit campus, observe classes and ensembles, talk with current music students, get advice on preparing to be a music major, ask questions to the faculty, and experience lunch at an on-campus dining facility.

This event is open to the first 30 high school juniors who register. You will be contacted by email to confirm your registration. Registration form below.

Schedule

• 8:45am: Check In at Kimser Hall (McCain Room 204)
• 9:00am: Welcome Event at Kirmser Hall
• 9:30am: Class Visits
• 10:30am: Tour of School of Music, Theatre, and Dance
• 11:30am: Studio Visits
• 12:30pm: Lunch at Kramer Hall (provided) and Campus Tour
• 1:30pm: Class Visits or Music Program Overview
• 2:30pm: Q&A with Music Majors at Varsity Donuts
• 3:30pm: Return Home or Attend Ensembles Rehearsals (optional)

Parents

Parents are an integral part of the college process. Accordingly, parents are certainly allowed to attend with their student, though this day is geared towards high school juniors and parent attendance is not required.

Parking

Parking passes provided by the Music Program.
Parking locations and other parking options available by visiting K-State Parking Services.

Contact for Questions

Dr. Ruth Gurgel, Chair of Music Education: gurgel@ksu.edu