8:30 a.m.

Check-in 
Ludwig Recital Hall Lobby

9-9:30 a.m.

Welcome Meeting and Performance 
Ludwig Recital Hall

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Music at Kent State 
Ludwig Recital Hall

Hear from the Associate Director of the School of Music, Dr. Sarah Labovitz, Professor Dr. Jay Dorfman and current music students about the programs, courses, ensembles and scholarships offered through the School of Music.

10:40 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Meet and Greet / Roundtable with Instrumental Ensemble Directors and Applied Faculty 
Room C106

Parent Q&A Session with Dr. Sarah Labovitz 
Room D105 

11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

Campus Tour and Lunch
Departing from the Center for Performing Arts lobby and ending at Eastway Dining Hall

1:10 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

Wind Ensemble Rehearsal 
Band Education Facility, Room 117A

8:30 a.m.

Check-in 
Ludwig Recital Hall Lobby

9-9:30 a.m.

Welcome Meeting and Performance 
Ludwig Recital Hall

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Music at Kent State 
Ludwig Recital Hall

Hear from the Associate Director of the School of Music, Dr. Sarah Labovitz, Professor Dr. Jay Dorfman and current music students about the programs, courses, ensembles and scholarships offered through the School of Music.

10:40 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Meet and Greet / Roundtable with Choral and Voice Faculty
Ludwig Recital Hall

Parent Q&A Session with Dr. Sarah Labovitz 
Room D105 

11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

Campus Tour and Lunch
Departing from the Center for Performing Arts lobby and ending at Eastway Dining Hall

1:10 p.m.-2 p.m.

Voice Studio Class 
Ludwig Recital Hall

2:15 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

Chorale Rehearsal - You are welcome to sing with us! 
Room E112

Additional Offerings

The following classes and rehearsals fall outside of our specific Open House schedule; however, you are welcome to attend any of these offerings below. 

8:50-9:40 a.m.

Theory I 
Room E202

Theory III 
Room D106

8:50-10:40 a.m.

General Music Methods 
Room C304

Instrumental Music Methods
Room E112

9:55-10:45 a.m.

Theory I  
Room E202

Theory III 
Room D106

11-11:50 a.m.

Jazz Improvisation I
Room E103

11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

String Techniques
Room E112

11 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

Progressive and Vernacular Music Methods
Room C304

12:05-12:55 p.m.

Fundamentals of Jazz Piano
Room D104

3:20-5:15 p.m.

Symphony Band
Band Education Facility, Room 117A

3:20-4:10 p.m.

New Music Ensemble
Room C304

Piano Class II
Room D104

3:45-5 p.m. 

String Techniques
Room E112

The Open House is structured as a "Choose your own Adventure"– come when you want, leave when you must. 

Open House Locations

Musical sessions, courses and ensemble rehearsals take place in two locations: The Hugh A. Gluaser School of Music, located in the Center for the Performing Arts, and the Band Education Facility. 

Hugh A. Glauser School of Music
1325 Theatre Dr, Kent, OH 44242

Band Education Facility
650 Loop Rd, Kent, OH 44242
(This facility is in the same building as the Kent State Ice Arena)

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Parking

Due to nearby construction, parking around the building can be limited. If possible, please plan to arrive for registration in the morning. There are several lots adjacent to the Center for the Performing Arts.

Lunch

We encourage you to try out our dining options. There are also a lot of food options immediately off campus along Main Street.

Eastway Dining
All-you-can-eat dining ($12.25 - cashless, credit card only)

Design Innovation Dining
All-you-can-eat dining ($12.25 - cashless, credit card only)

Student Center
A la carte options (cashless, credit card only)