Music Career Day
Friday, November 6, 2026
UNI Music Career Day is designed for juniors and seniors in high school who are considering a career in music. This free event will include informational breakout sessions on various music careers and the programs at UNI that can lead you to them. Participants will also have the chance to sit in on classes in their chosen area of focus, visit ensemble rehearsals including Choirs, Jazz Band Combo, Orchestra, and Panther Marching Band, meet with current students, and experience first-hand what it might be like to be a music major in college.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 4 at 5 p.m.
- Please contact Caroline.Francis@uni.edu with any questions
- Scroll down to view the schedule of events
Schedule
- 8:30 am - Check-in at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center lobby
- 9:00 am - Admissions/School of Music overview (Davis Hall, GBPAC)
- 9:30 am - Student panel (Davis Hall, GBPAC)
- 10:00 am - Music building tours
- 11:00 am - Career-specific breakout session #1
- 12:00 pm - lunch in Piazza Dining Center
- 1:00 pm - Students: attend music seminar (Davis Hall); Parents: Q & A panel with UNI faculty (GBPAC 30)
- 2:00 pm - Career-specific breakout session #2
- 3:00 pm + - Optional rehearsal observations and activities including a full campus and dorm tour, Panther Marching Band rehearsal and more
Parking and Lunch Information
When you arrive on campus, please park in the ITC South B lot (turn south off of University Avenue onto Campus Street and follow the Visit Day signage) with no permit needed. Campus and parking maps can be found here.
Lunch will be provided, courtesy of UNI Admissions, for all registered students and their chaperones. The Piazza Dining Center has a wide variety of options and is able to serve visitors with all dietary restrictions. Learn more here.