BearShadow is your opportunity to experience what it’s really like to be a Baylor music major—for free! Spend a day on campus shadowing a current student in your intended major, sitting in on classes and rehearsals, and getting a feel for the vibrant life inside the School of Music. You’ll also attend a Q&A session with our Recruiting and Admissions Specialist and get answers to all your questions about auditions, degrees, student life, and more.
Each BearShadow includes:
- Shadowing a current Baylor music student
- Attending music major classes
- Observing or participating in ensemble rehearsals (band, choir, orchestra, or jazz)
- Watching chamber music or applied lessons
- Free evening concert events (except one ticketed performance—see below)
- A college visit excuse letter upon request
Upcoming BearShadow Dates & Evening Performances
Registered students are invited to attend these concerts as part of their visit:
- Friday, September 12, 2025: Family Weekend Choir Concert
- Monday, November 10, 2025: Baylor Symphony Orchestra Concert
- Thursday, November 13, 2025: Wynton Marsalis in Concert — tickets must be purchased separately
- Monday, November 17, 2025: Wind Ensemble Concert and VirtuOSO Chamber Ensemble Performance
Important Details:
- Open to all high school students
- Space is limited to 20 students per date, first come, first served
- Once a date is full, you’ll be placed on a waitlist
- Lunch is available in a campus dining hall for $11 (not included)
You’ll receive a detailed schedule—including drop-off and pick-up times, parking info, what to bring, and required forms—about two weeks before your visit.
If you have any questions regarding BearShadow please contact Patricia Christmas.
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.