Spend-A-Day with Mansfield Music
Discover your future in music at Commonwealth University-Mansfield! This one-day experience is perfect for high school juniors and seniors who want to major, minor, or simply stay involved in music during college.
What You’ll Do
- Shadow a current CU-Mansfield music student
- Sit in on classes at Butler Music Center
- Enjoy lunch in Manser Dining Hall
- Tour campus with your guide
- Take a private lesson with faculty (optional)
Event Details
Monday, October 6, 2025. 9:30 AM to 5 PM
Location: CU-Mansfield, Butler Music Center
Register today and get a personalized itinerary designed around your musical interests!
Questions
Please call us at 570-662-4710 or, send an email to music@mansfield.edu.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:30 | Registration Butler Music Center First Floor (light refreshments) |
| 10:00 | Basic Music I: Written & Aural Theory Parents |
| 11:00 | Vocal and Instrumental Chamber Music Recital with current CU-Mansfield students Featuring a wide variety of student ensembles. Location: Steadman Theater |
| 12:00 | Concert Choir rehearsal Parents |
| 1:00 | Lunch Parents |
| 2:00 | Options to choose from:
Parents |
| 2:00 - 3:30 | Opportunities to audition for CU-Mansfield Music Major acceptance and early consideration for music scholarships. Register online for an audition. |
| 3:00 | Options to choose from:
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| 4:00 | Options to choose from:
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| 5:00 (Optional) | Mountaineer Brass Band: Authentic 30-piece British brass band. Location: Steadman Theater |
Participants will have the option of requesting 20- to 30-minute introductory lessons with available faculty. Lessons will be scheduled based on faculty availability.
The Office of Admissions will be providing instant decisions for prospective students who submit a completed application at this event! Students must provide a completed application, an official high school transcript and official SAT or ACT scores. Students who submit all the necessary materials will receive an admissions decision by the end of the day. Music majors then only need to complete an audition for full acceptance into CU-Mansfield!
Participants will have the option of registering for auditions during the afternoon (1:30 PM - 3:30 PM). Audition requirements and registration can be found on the Music Department Auditions page. Auditioning participants will be notified of music major acceptance status within 2 weeks. Auditioning participants will also be considered for early music scholarship offerings - with notification by Dec. 1.
