Pre-College Opportunities

Music Major for a Day

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Are you interested in music education, music performance, music therapy or earning a bachelor of arts degree in music? If so, join us for a day of exploration and participation in the life of a music major.

The Slippery Rock University Music Department and the Slippery Rock University Chapter of Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association would like to invite any high school student to become a music major for a day. Enjoy some time at Slippery Rock University and see what a typical schedule is like for a music major. The day will include a mixture of classes, ensembles, and a chance to talk to students and faculty.

For more information, contact either Kathleen Melago, professor of music education, at kathleen.melago@sru.edu, or Christopher Scott, associate professor of music and department chair, at christopher.scott@sru.edu.

Honors Flute Ensemble

The Slippery Rock University Honors Flute Ensemble is an audition based ensemble that provides opportunities for select flute students to learn new music, build their ensemble-playing and performance skills, and interact with other flutists from the surrounding area.

Apply/Audition ONLINE

For more information, contact the program director, Dr. Cassandra Eisenreich at Cassandra.Eisenreich@sru.edu or 724.738.2440.

Connect with us:

www.facebook.com/SRUFluteStudio

www.instagram.com/sru_flute_studio

Jazz Festival

The Slippery Rock University Jazz Festival is an event for HS jazz ensembles to receive adjudications, clinics, and masterclasses from top jazz performers and educators. This festival occurs every Spring. For more information, contact the program director, Dr. Jason Kush at jason.kush@sru.edu or 724.738.2443.

Voice Academy

Our Summer Voice Academy offers two distinct tracks to cater to your unique interests and aspirations. Choose between the classical track, which delves into language diction (with an emphasis on the Italian language in this year's program), or the musical theatre track, where you'll explore a diverse range of musical theatre song styles. For more information or to register, click here.

Contact:
Dr. Christopher Scott
christopher.scott@sru.edu

SRU Virtual Tour

We are offering virtual tours of SRU for HS Students interested in Majoring in Music at SRU. Here are some ways you can virtually explore our campus:

Tour: Take a virtual tour of SRU at https://www.sru.edu/admissions/visit-the-rock
Zoom: Make an appointment to Zoom with admissions by emailing asktherock@sru.edu
Audition: Set up a virtual audition with the music department at https://sruenrollment.wufoo.com/forms/audition-for-sru-music-department/

Summer Jazz Academy

The SRU Summer Jazz Academy is a week-long, jazz-focused program for high school students and is typically offered in late June. Participation in the program includes performance in big band and jazz combo, as well as courses in jazz improvisation, jazz history, and music theory. Master classes and lessons are provided for each student.

Students of all levels are encouraged to participate. Many who attend are well-versed in jazz, but no prior jazz experience is needed! This program affords the student the opportunity to experience the wonderful residence life at Slippery Rock University, or the flexibility of a commuter option.

For more information, contact the program director, Dr. Jason Kush at jason.kush@sru.edu or 724.738.2443.

Music Therapy High School Day

The AMTA (American Music Therapy Association) Conference hosts a day for High School students at their national conference which will be held virtually this year. The cost to attend the HS Student Track is $25. To register for the AMTA Conference (October 14 - 17, 2021) go here: https://www.musictherapy.org/2021_conference_registration_rates_and_discount_opportunities/

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