Music and Dance Sets Open House for Young Vocalists

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The department of music and dance will host an open house and mock audition for high school students, parents and teachers who seek to learn more about the collegiate audition experience on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Bezanson Recital Hall.

The event is free and open to the public. Those interested in attending are asked to register in advance.

Hosted by voice faculty members Jamie-Rose Guarrine, William Hite and Marjorie Melnick along with the director of choral studies, Tony Thornton, the event will include a panel talk about the collegiate audition process, a mock audition with voice faculty feedback for attending high school students, and a mini-recital by current voice students.

For more information, visit www.umass.edu/music  or email williamhite@music.umass.edu.