Music Days at The University of Olivet

Discover Music Opportunities at Our Michigan Campus

Music Days give you the chance to connect with other future and current Olivet Comets who share your passion for music. You’ll also have opportunities to perform, showcasing your talents and experiencing what it feels like to be part of Olivet’s musical community.

While you’re here, we’ll also show you around so you can get a real sense of everything The University of Olivet has to offer, both in the classroom and beyond.

A Music Community Like No Other in Michigan

At The University of Olivet, music isn’t just a program; it’s a community. With small class sizes, supportive faculty, and plenty of opportunities to perform, you’ll find your place to grow as both a musician and a student. See for yourself how The University of Olivet stands out among Michigan universities.

The best part? You don’t have to be a music major to be a part of the music program at Olivet!

Watch for fall and spring events!

Percussion Day

April 17, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Get ready to feel the beat—Experience drumming at the college level alongside our professors and students. As part of this day, you will:

• Sharpen your skills in marching percussion, concert percussion and drum set.
• Feel the rhythm of campus life.
• Enjoy lunch in our campus dining center.
• Connect with fellow percussionists who share a love for drumming.

Gospel Choir Invitational

Fall 2026 date announced soon

This free event is open to all vocalists in grades 9-12.

Gospel Choir Invitational is the perfect opportunity for you to experience gospel music in all forms. It’s a day of singing songs of praise, learning new music and connecting with other high school students who share a passion for singing.

Highlights include:

• Sectional breakout sessions.
• Tap into the expertise of UOlivet Gospel Choir Director Kwamise Taylor.
• End-of-day performance.
• Explore the UOlivet campus and meet current students.
• Breakfast and lunch on us!

Marching Band Day

Fall 2026 date announced soon

This event is open to high school juniors and seniors.

• Sit with the Marching Comets in the stands!
• Play crowd favorites like Hot To Go!, Cupid Shuffle, Blinding
  Lights & more (music provided in advance).
• Help cheer the Comets on to victory!

What You Get:

• Seniors earn a $2,000 Visit Day Scholarship!
• Free Game Admission
• Free Concessions
• Official UOlivet T-shirt

Special Note:
High school juniors and seniors may also join our Fall Open House
earlier that day, beginning at 9:30 a.m.!

Bring your instrument!

Honor Band

Fall 2026 date announced soon

Honor Band gives you an opportunity to engage with music at the collegiate level by practicing and performing with our wind ensemble.

This full-day event is open to students in grades 9-12 and includes:

• Rehearsals and sectionals with music faculty.
• Lunch and dinner on us.
• Open rehearsal viewing for parents and directors.
• Concert at 7 p.m. (Bring your concert attire!)

UOlivet offers a major and minor in music and welcomes non-majors in all of our ensembles. All Honor Band participants are considered for a renewable music scholarship of $2,000.