Orientation Information for New Freshman & Transfer Students
Fall 2008

Orientation for ALL OCU Students:

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Orientation specifically for music majors:

Tuesday, August 19 - 12-5 PM
Bass Music School Orientation - Bass Center Atrium

Thursday – Saturday, August 21-23
Choir Placement Vocalizing – All new vocalists must sign up for a 10 minute appointment. Sign up sheets are on Dr. Ellefson’s studio door: Bass Center B206. All choral auditions will take place in Professor Willoughby's studio B207.

• Thursday, August 21, 2:30-6:30 PM: Male Voice Choral Auditions


• Friday, August 22, 2-6 PM: Female Voice Choral Auditions


• Saturday, August 23, 1-5 PM: Female Voice Choral Auditions

Friday, August 22 – 1-2 PM
Theory Diagnostic Exam – All new Music Major Freshmen are required to take this exam. Petree Recital Hall

Sunday, August 24 - 9:30-11 AM
Matriculation Convocation - Students meet on the East lawn of the Clara E. Jones Administration Building at 9:30 AM
All vocalists meet in the Choir Room in the Chapel at 8:30 AM for rehearsal and choir robe distribution. Attendance will be taken

Sunday, August 24 – 1-7:30 PM
Dance Leveling in Jazz, Tap and Ballet – Gaylord Center, West Lobby and Studio J. - All new Music Theater students are required to attend. Wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes. Students will be enrolled in dance classes by the School of Dance.

Sunday, August 24 - 1-5 pm
Instrumental Chair Placement Auditions - All Students enrolled in Wind Philharmonic and/or Orchestra will be scheduled for chair placement auditions by Ben Nilles, Ensemble Librarian. Audition music will be available on-line August 1. Directions for accessing the music will be available in the Instrumental Newsletter.

Monday, August 25
All day classes begin

Tuesday, August 26 – 1-1:50 pm
Mandatory Meeting for All Music Majors – Petree Recital Hall