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Music Schedule

Experience the Arts Day

Monday, October 12, 2026

The School of Music Hospitality Station is located in the Glidden Hall 4th-floor lobby and will be open from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:30–5 p.m. Please stop by if you need assistance during the day.

TimeEventLocation
8:45-9:30 a.m.Samba percussion group
Experience the vibrant ensemble culture firsthand as student performers showcase polyrhythmic grooves and collaborative musicianship.
Memorial Blackburn Templeton Auditorium
10:30-10:45 a.m.Klinder String Quartet Performance
Enjoy an intimate live performance by the Klinder String Quartet, highlighting student chamber musicians up close.
Glidden Lobby
10:45-11:20 a.m.Class Observation Experiences
Sit in on an active collegiate music class to see how faculty engage students across pedagogy, musicianship, and technical craft. Check in at the Music Hospitality Station in the 4th-floor lobby of Glidden Hall to choose a class observation that matches your musical interests.
Glidden Hall
11-11:15 a.m.Interactive Library Tour
Meet Carla Williams and tour the School of Music and Dance Library to discover where students study, research, and collaborate. Explore our extensive collection of scores, recordings, and digital resources available to support your academic and creative projects.
Glidden Hall 5th Floor
11:20-11:50 a.m.Academic Session with Faculty and Student Panel
Join faculty members and current students for an open discussion about degree programs, curriculum pathways, ensemble auditions, and campus life
School of Music and Dance Library
11:50 a.m.Popular Music Ensemble Open Rehearsal
Drop in to observe the Popular Music Ensemble actively working through arrangements, improvisation, and ensemble blend in a rehearsal setting. (This open rehearsal is during ETA Day lunch and learn, please make appropriate accommodations.)
Glidden 494
11:50 a.m.Walk to Lunch
Meet in Lobby to walk to lunch together!
Glidden Lobby
12:30-12:45 p.m.University Singers Live Performance
Experience a live choral performance by the premier University Singers showcasing vocal precision, dynamic range, and rich ensemble tone.
Baker Ballroom
1:15-1:50 p.m.Observe Applied Studio Classes
Step inside an applied studio class to observe instrument-specific masterclasses, performance critiques, and technical coaching led by studio faculty. Check in at the Music Hospitality Station in the 4th-floor lobby of Glidden Hall to select your primary instrument and studio location.
Glidden Hall
2-3 p.m.Music Education Open House
Connect with music education faculty and current majors to explore degree requirements, field-teaching placements, and state licensure pathways.
Glidden Hall Room 480
2-4 p.m.Applied Faculty Mini-Lessons (Advanced Sign-Up)
Participate in or observe individual 1-on-1 coaching sessions with applied studio faculty for direct, personalized feedback on your playing or singing. Please report directly to your assigned faculty studio at your scheduled time. Check in at the Music Hospitality Station in the 4th-floor lobby of Glidden Hall to receive your assigned faculty studio location.
Glidden Hall
3-4 p.m.Woodwind and Brass Repair Open House
Discover how hands-on repair knowledge serves as an invaluable asset for performers, future educators, and prospective technicians.
Glidden Hall Room 321
5:30p.m.Marching 110 Rehearsal Observation Experience
Observe “The Most Exciting Band in the Land” run through drill formations, chart coordination, and signature high-energy choreography during an official rehearsal. Note: Pre-registration is required. Let us know if you would like to attend and we will sign you up.
Peden Stadium / Marching 110 Practice Field
7 p.m.Ohio University Symphony Orchestra
Conclude your visit by attending an open rehearsal with the Ohio University Symphony Orchestra under the baton of our orchestral conducting faculty.
Glidden Hall Room 101

Main Agenda

TimeEventLocation
9:30 a.m.Welcome Session
Kick off your day with an inspiring welcome to OHIO’s vibrant arts community! Hear from the Dean of the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts, connect with undergraduate admissions experts and enjoy live performances. Discover what makes OHIO’s College of Fine Arts a place where creativity thrives, and learn how you can become part of it.
Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
10:45 a.m.Parent & Family Experience
While students attend academic workshops, parents and supporters can explore the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts at their own pace. Meet the dean and college 
leadership, learn about available talent-based scholarships, and discover the academic, creative and career opportunities available to students. Drop in throughout the morning.
Jennings House
12:30 p.m.Lunch & Learn
Join us for a complimentary lunch, enjoy a performance by the Ohio University Singers, and take part in a lively student panel highlighting the arts experience on campus. Hear personal stories, ask questions and gain insight into student life while connecting with faculty and exploring the creative energy that defines our arts community!
Baker University Center Ballroom (4th floor)
1:30-5 p.m.Academic Breakout Sessions
Select from a robust menu of academic breakout sessions and experience the arts at OHIO! If you need assistance finding a session location or need help choosing, visit a Hospitality Station for more information. Afternoon Hospitality Station locations are listed on the last page.
Locations Vary
2-3:30 p.m.Next Steps
Drop in for admissions advising and learn about OHIO’s application process, honors and scholars programs, College of Fine Arts scholarships, and ways to connect with our student ambassadors. Whether you're ready to apply or just exploring, this session is your chance to take the next step toward becoming a Bobcat!
Baker University Center Admissions Lounge (1st Floor, under the escalators)
2-4 p.m.Bobcat Arts Care: Create, Connect and Thrive
Take a break, get creative and experience a unique side of student life at OHIO. Visit the Well-Being Wing for a relaxed, drop-in open house featuring hands-on art activities, creative wellness stations, music, reflection spaces and connections with current students. Discover how Bobcat ArtsCare supports student well-being through art-based experiences that foster creative, connection, stress relief and personal growth.
Ping Recreation Center
3-3:30 p.m.Honors & Scholars Presentation
Learn how Ohio University’s Honors Tutorial College and other honors and scholars opportunities can enrich your academic experience through personalized mentoring, undergraduate research, interdisciplinary learning and unique pathways for intellectual and creative exploration. Discover how high-achieving students can maximize their impact both inside and outside the classroom.
Baker University Center Theater (2nd floor)
3:30-5 p.m.

Campus Walking Tour
Tour our beautiful and historic campus with a student tour guide, including an optional residence hall visit. Two tour options are available:

  • 3:30 p.m. - Walking campus tour + residence hall visit
  • 4 p.m. - Walking campus tour only
Baker University Center 1st Floor Desk