Sunderman Conservatory Open House

Sunderman Conservatory Open House 

The Sunderman Conservatory Open House will feature faculty and student panels, special sessions highlighting Conservatory programs like Music Education, the opportunity to attend a class, lunch with current music students, and more!

Join us October 31st, 2025 - Register Now! 

Sunderman Conservatory of Music Open House Schedule

Thursday, October 30th (optional)

• 4:00-6:00pm College Choir Rehearsal with Dr. Robert Natter – Paul Recital Hall
• 6:15-7:20pm Piano Studio Class with Dr. Jocelyn Swigger – Paul Recital Hall
• 7:00-10:00pm Saxophone Quartet Rehearsal with Dr. Amanda Heim – Room 214
• 7:30-9:30pm Orchestra Rehearsal with Dr. César Leal – Paul Recital Hall
• 7:30pm - Musical Performance Little Women - Majestic Theater

Students interested in attending a rehearsal should plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time. Rehearsals will be held on the 2nd floor of Schmucker Hall.

Friday, October 31st

• 8:30am Registration Begins – Conservatory Offices, 3rd floor Schmucker Hall
• 9:00am Music Theory Class with Dr. Bill O’Hara, Room 214
• 9:00am Campus Tour (if not attending Music Theory)– departs from 2nd floor lounge area
• 10:00am *Welcome and Introductions with Dr. Amanda Heim Director of Jazz Ensemble – Paul Recital Hall
• 10:15am *Distinctively Sunderman, Conservatory Faculty Panel – Paul Recital Hall
  • Dr. Rob Natter, Director of Choral Activities  
  • Dr. Jocelyn Swigger, Coordinator of Keyboard Studies 
  • Dr. Russell McCutcheon, Director of Bands
• 11:00am *Conservatory Admissions, Scholarships, and Aid Parent Session – Paul Recital Hall
  • Dr. Amanda Heim and Mrs. Mary Smith, Director of Admissions
• 11:00am *Conservatory Student Panel for Prospective Students - Room 215
  • Aris Corman-O’Reilly, Ella Koup, Ainsley Green, Chelsea Finnegan 
• 12:00pm *Lunch with Current Music Students – Dining Center, Atrium
• 1:00pm Campus Tour – departs from 2nd floor lounge area
• 1:00pm Jazz Information Session with Dr. Amanda Heim - Room 215
• 2:00pm Music Education Information Session with Dr. Megan Ankuda and Dr. Russell McCutcheon - Room 117
• 3:00pm *“Now Hear This” Student Recital Hour – Paul Recital Hall
• 4:00pm Bullets Marching Band Rehearsal – Memorial Field
• 7:30pm Musical Little Women – Majestic Theater

* denotes: All registrants should plan to attend these sessions in addition to one of the campus tour times.

Complimentary tickets for Friday nights’ performance event are available by request. If you indicated an interest in attending through registration, these will be held at the registration table under the student’s name.

Students interested in an audition, should register through their applicant portal. Financial Aid appointments may be made by calling 717-337-6611.

If you requested an Admissions interview as a part of your day, Luke Waldner will be in touch with you regarding your specific time.