The Department of Music regularly hosts programs for high school musicians and members of the community.
These events encourage students to strengthen musicianship and provide a great introduction to department programs. Programs and festivals topics rotate regularly. Information on current programs and festivals is below.
Join Susquehanna University ensemble directors and distinguished faculty for an interactive day of music-making. Collaborate, practice and learn from the comfort of your home! Open to all students currently in grades 9-12. Registration details below.
Master classes with SU Music Faculty | Composer Conversations | Audition Preparation Session | Sight Reading Tips | Music in the Real World/Careers | SU Student Performances | Lessons and Sectionals | Panels of Current SU Students and Faculty | Virtual Ensemble Rehearsals
BAND with Dr. Eric L. Hinton, Director of Bands
Saturday, February 20, 2021 | 9 a.m.—3 p.m. EST
REGISTER HERE
CHORAL with Dr. Amy Voorhees, Director of Choral Activities
Saturday, March 6, 2021 | 9 a.m.—2 p.m. EST
REGISTER HERE
ORCHESTRA with Jordan Randall Smith, Director of Orchestras
Saturday, March 13, 2021 | 9 a.m.—2 p.m. EST
REGISTER HERE
This is a June event for outstanding wind/brass/percussion players. Click here to get audition forms, sample schedules, and more information.
Contact: hinton@susqu.edu
A week-long institute in July for high school singers, grades 9-12. Get more information.
Contact: voorhees@susqu.edu
New for summer 2019: an exciting summer program for high school musicians who play string and keyboard instruments.
Contact: namminga@susqu.edu
Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Maryland high school students currently in grades 9-12 are invited to enter our annual composition competition.
The composer of the winning piece will receive a $1,000 prize and an invitation to the premier of their piece at Susquehanna University in spring 2020.
Deadline
Jan. 15, 2020, at 6 p.m.
Specifications
Works must be for two to seven performers and three to 10 minutes in duration. Instrumentation is flexible, although standard classical instruments are preferred. (For example, a work for two singers, piano, flute, violin and percussion would be preferred over a work for four electric guitars and organ, although that work would still be eligible.)
Submissions must be made electronically here and should include a notated score (PDF) and a recording (mp3). The recording may be computer-generated or from a live performance or reading session.
Pieces will be evaluated based on musical quality, originality and appropriateness for performance by undergraduate music majors (student chamber ensemble).
Runners-up will receive feedback from the jury.
Please contact Patrick Long, professor of music, with any questions.
570-372-4281
Admissions and auditions: adamss@susqu.edu
General information: boggsj@susqu.edu