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Visit the Glauser School of Music and Kent State

From our Discover Music Visit Days and University Admissions events to connecting with our people, there are many ways to get a picture of your life as a Golden Flash.

Visit and experience the Glauser School of Music at Kent State firsthand. We are excited to welcome you to our School and our music community where we will share information and our experiences to ensure you leave with a deeper understanding of why the Glauser School of Music could be the perfect place for you to pursue your academic and personal aspirations.

Schedule your visit today and let the Glauser School of Music be the starting point for your future success!

Visit the School of Music

At the Glauser School of Music there are eight main areas of study: composition and theory, conducting, ethnomusicology and world music, general music studies, jazz, music education, music technology and music performance. Within these areas of study, students have the opportunity to specialize in concentrations tailored for their unique interests and career path.

Discover Music Visit Day

The guided walking tour of the music wing of the Center for the Performing Arts will offer prospective students and their families an opportunity to see the our classrooms, practice rooms, small rehearsal spaces and Performing Arts Library as well as our creative spaces to collaborate, work and study. Students that have registered should meet in Roe Green Lobby in the Center for the Performing Arts (1325 Theatre Drive) a few minutes early. Tours take place from 4 - 5 p.m.

Our on-campus Discover Music Visit Days are free and open to all current high school and transfer students.

Fall 2025 Discover Music Visit Days:

Dates to be announced

Marching Golden Flashes High School Band Day

Experience the pageantry of collegiate athletics and the game day atmosphere with the Marching Golden Flashes! We invite all high school marching bands to join the Marching Golden Flashes on the field as part of the halftime performance at the at the Kent State/University at Buffalo football game.

Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025

Cost: FREE

Kent State University Bands and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics invite you to High School Band Day 2025. This year, the event will be held at Dix Stadium on Saturday, September 13. We are pleased to offer a meal (pizza/water) and admission to the football game against Buffalo for all participating members of your marching band. Your students will have the opportunity to experience the pageantry of collegiate athletics and join the Marching Golden Flashes on the field as part of the halftime performance. Following the halftime performance, your band is free to stay for the second half of the game or depart as desired.

Registration will close on August 8. Please give us your maximum anticipated attendees, including students, staff and chaperones. You may bring less than requested; however, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to add more than your original amount. An email confirmation and further information, including music, itinerary and how to secure discounted tickets for friends and family, will be sent no later than August 22.

High School Band Day is a wonderful opportunity to visit the beautiful campus of Kent State University and collaborate with other band programs in our area. We appreciate your involvement and cooperation in making this event successful.

Registration for Band Day

For more information, contact:

Eric Black | Recruitment Coordinator | 330-672-9239, eblack11@kent.edu

Darin Olson | Director of Athletic Bands | 330-672-2172, dolson9@kent.edu

KSU Brandenburg Strings Camp

KSU Brandenburg Strings Camp - Join us July 7-10, 2025!

KSU Brandenburg Strings Camp is a 4-day event for high school and college violin, viola, cello and bass players. Students will learn string arrangements of several of JS Bach's Brandenburg Concerti, receive coaching and instruction from Kent Violin Instructor Amy Glick, and present a concert on the last day of the camp. This camp is a great way to increase facility on your instrument, learn chamber music skills, tackle Baroque style, and have a great time making music in a small group!

Registration:

Cost: $145
To register, fill out the registration form and pay the registration fee.

Register for KSU Brandenburg Strings Camp Pay Registration Fee

Schedule:

July 7-10, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. each day.
There will be a public concert at 11 a.m. on Thurs., July 10

KSU Faculty Contacts

Amy Glick - Violin

Isaac Terceros - Director of Orchestra and Conducting

Questions?

For questions or more information please contact Amy Glick at aglick1@kent.edu

Connect with Faculty and Staff

Connect with your future teachers and mentors!

Use the links below to meet the people who bring knowledge and inspiration to our School of Music. Get to know them and reach out by exploring our faculty profiles.

Contact the Music Office and Meet the Staff

Brass Composition & Theory Conducting Ensemble Directors Jazz Kent Blossom Music Festival Music Education Musicology & Ethnomusicology Percussion Piano Strings Stark Campus Woodwinds Voice

University Admissions Events

Explore what Kent State University has to offer!

Undergraduate Admissions and the College of the Arts offer opportunities to learn more about life here as well!

Preview KSU

As a high school junior, engage with us virtually to discover what makes us forward-focused and how to become our next Golden Flash. During the day, you'll connect with the Admissions Office and Student Financial Aid, learning about important timelines for admission, financial aid and scholarships. You'll also have the opportunity to chat with current Kent State students, view our awesome campus and explore our vast and unique academic programs.

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Daily Campus Tour

Whether you are an admitted student or someone who is just starting your college search, we are excited to share with you and your family what makes us undeniably Kent State - from our vast and unique academic programs to our world-class faculty to our truly beautiful campus, you'll soon see that you belong here!

Transfer Student Visits

Each year more than 1,500 students transfer to Kent State University to complete their education. Whether you have completed a semester, an associate degree, transitioning from a Kent State regional campus or attended a number of colleges, we want you to become the next Golden Flash!

Looking for More?

Check out all the opportunities offered by Undergraduate Admissions to learn more about Kent State University.

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Questions? Contact us!

Katie Mazanetz, Academic Recruitment and Retention Director
kmazanet@kent.edu | 330-672-8398

Eric Black, Recruitment Coordinator
musicadmissions@kent.edu | 330-672-9329

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