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Major for a Day

The WVU College of Creative Arts and Media welcomes high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to campus for an immersive look at life as a Creative Arts and Media student.

Music Details   Theatre and Dance Details

Major for a Day opportunities will be available for the School of Art and Design and the Reed School of Media and Communications later in the academic year.

What to Expect

If you are unable to attend the date listed, or if the event has already passed, please reach out to James Froemel at jfroemel@mail.wvu.edu for more information.

During your visit, you will sit in on classes, rehearsals, and studio activities while meeting faculty, current students, and other prospective students. Enjoy a pizza lunch and an opportunity to hear from our Admissions team about the application process and available scholarship opportunities. Pre-registration through the forms listed on this webpage is required. Each of our four schools will host at least one Major for a Day event annually.

School of Music

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Register by October 19

Experience life as a WVU School of Music student. Explore the facilities, classrooms, rehearsal spaces, and studios. Observe rehearsals of the Wind Symphony, Choir and Symphony Orchestra.

Studio Experience: Throughout the day, each student will have one dedicated studio experience in which they meet with faculty from their instrument or voice studio for a lesson, conversation, or observation.

Register for the School of Music Major for a Day

Schedule

Schedule for School of Music Major for a Day
Check-In
Welcome and Check-In at the Canady Creative Arts Center
9 a.m.
Tour of the Canady Creative Arts Center
9:30 a.m.
Wind Symphony Rehearsal Observation or Individual Studio Experience
10:30 a.m.
Lunch and Learn at the MIC
Pizza lunch provided at the Media Innovation Center along with an admissions presentation
11:30 a.m.
Choir Rehearsal Observation or Individual Studio Experience
1 p.m.
Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal Observation or Individual Studio Experience
3 p.m.

School of Theatre and Dance

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Register by October 19

Experience life as a WVU School of Theatre and Dance student. Explore the facilities, classrooms, studios, rehearsal spaces, and performance areas. Meet with faculty in Theatre Design and Technology and visit the scene and costume shops. Finish your day in a Musical Theatre studio class.

Register for the School of Theatre and Dance Major for a Day

Schedule

Schedule for School of Music Major for a Day
Check-In
Welcome and Check-In at the Canady Creative Arts Center
9 a.m.
Tour of the Canady Creative Arts Center
9:30 a.m.
Directing Class
11 a.m.
Lunch and Learn at the MIC
Pizza lunch provided at the Media Innovation Center along with an admissions presentation
12:15 p.m.
Theatre Design and Technology
1 p.m.
Acting and Musical Theatre
1 p.m.
Conclusion
2 p.m.

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