BearShadow is a FREE event in which prospective students can be a “Baylor music major for a day” shadowing a Baylor student particular to the prospective student's intended major attending classess, participating in a ensemble or jazz group, observing chamber rehearsals and faculty led lessons.
This event is for all high school students. Registration is on a first-come-first served basis and will be capped at 10 students per date. Once each date reaches 10 students, others will be placed on a waitlist.
Spring BearShadow Dates, 8am-4pm Click Here To Register
Monday, February 5, 2024 - Large Ensemble (Band, Orchestra, Choir)
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - Small Ensemble (Chamber Groups)/Jazz
Monday, March 11, 2024 - Large Ensemble (Band, Orchestra, Choir)
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - Small Ensemble (Chamber Groups)/Jazz
Friday, March 22, 2024 - Large Ensemble (Band, Orchestra, Choir)
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - Small Ensemble (Chamber Groups)/Jazz
Please Note:
- Students must be dropped off by 8am and picked up by 4pm at the McCrary Music Building on Baylor's campus. Parents/guardians are not allowed to participate in BearShadow.
- Bring a debit/credit card to purchase lunch in the dining hall for $10. Cash is not accepted. If the meal cost is prohibitive, please contact Callan Monroe, callan_monroe@baylor.edu.
- If you are an instrumentalist and are attending a large ensemble day or would like to participate with the jazz ensemble, bring your instrument. We will have instrument storage available when not in use.
- If you would like to schedule a private lesson, you must reach out to the instrument/voice professor yourself to schedule knowing you will be occupied from 8am-4pm. Lessons must take place after 4pm and are not guaranteed.
- Details regarding parking, what else to bring, and where to meet will be emailed one week prior to the event. Attendees will be given a college visit excuse letter upon arrival.
Optional Studio Rehearsal Observation Times
Mondays: Violin, 4-5pm
Cello, 4-5pm
Tuesdays: French Horn, 3:30-4:30pm
Trumpet, 3:30-4:30pm
Viola, 6-7pm
Voice, 5-6pm
*if instrument studio not listed, studio does not meet on a BearShadow day
If you have any questions regarding BearShadow please contact Callan Monroe.
If you are not able to attend BearShadow: Schedule a campus visit through the Visitor's Center and contact a professor in your area of study to find out other opportunities to get a feel for the music major experience.