BE A MUSIC MAJOR FOR A DAY
NOVEMBER 6, 2026
Ready to see yourself as a Morningside music major?
Spend a day immersed in music at Morningside. Sit in on classes and rehearsals, meet professors and current students, explore our performance spaces, and experience the community that makes Morningside Music special.
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 28, 2026
Be Our Guest
Here’s what you can expect:
- Sit in on a Music Theory class.
- Explore degree options in music at Morningside.
- Connect with current students during a Q&A panel.
- Rehearse with our premier ensembles: M-Ave Jazz, Wind Ensemble and/or Choir.
- Complete a scholarship audition.
- Enjoy a complimentary lunch and free Morningside Music t-shirt.
- Tour our beautiful 69-acre campus.
- ALL FREE – open to all juniors and seniors considering a major in music.
SCHEDULE
- 8:40 Check in
- 9:00 Welcome and Day Overview with Music Faculty and Admissions Staff (Rm. 100)
- 9:15 Attend Sample Music Class – Music Theory I Class with Dr. Tyler Walker (Rm. 100)
- 10:30 Music Major Seminar (Rm. 226 or Weikert Aud.)
- “A Day in the Life” … What it’s like to be a Music Major
- Music Degree Program Overviews
- 11:00 Campus tour
- 12:00 Lunch with current music majors
- 1:00 Panel Discussion with Current Morningisde Music Majors (Eppley Auditorium)
- 1:30 Admissions and Financial Aid Overview (Rm. 100)
- 2:00 M-Ave Jazz Rehearsal (Eppley)
- 3:00 Morningside Choir Rehearsal (Room 100)
- 4:00 Wind Ensemble Rehearsal (Eppley)
CONTACT US
Christopher Brandt
Assistant Professor and Director of Bands
I have a passion for music and for teaching and at Morningside I am able to share that passion with students from across campus as well as prepare the next generation of music educators to continue that legacy. #MsideProud
Christopher’s Profile
Heath Weber
Dean of School of Visual & Performing Arts
School of Visual & Performing Arts
I know students will leave here a changed learner ready to tackle complex issues in the classroom, board room, on the stage or on the field. We build humans who are passionate about learning and sharing those learned gifts with the communities in which they live.
Heath’s ProfileOTHER VISIT OPTIONS
That date doesn’t work for you? No worries! Here are some other opportunities.
Individual Visit
Schedule time at Morningside on the day and time that work best for you
Virtual Visit
You can visit Morningside virtually by scheduling an individual virtual campus visit.
Contact Admissions
Meet our Admissions team and see how they can help you prepare for your undergraduate visit and more!
Morningside University
Admissions
1501 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
