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Peabody Backstage

by Peabody Student Affairs

Orientation

Sun, Aug 18, 2024 12:00 AM –

Mon, Aug 26, 2024 12:00 AM EDT (GMT-4)

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Peabody Institute

1 East Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD 21202, United States

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Peabody's Backstage program encourages new students to test out their wings during their first year at Peabody by participating in programs designed to assist with the transition to college life. Backstage is designed to facilitate a smooth and successful transition for all first year undergraduate, transfer, and graduate students.

Agenda

Past Events

Sun, Aug 25, 2024
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Dining Hall
Continental Breakfast

Some light breakfast options to start your day!

Sun, Aug 25, 2024
10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Leakin Hall P9- Jazz Suite
Placement Auditions: Jazz

Placement auditions for Jazz students by appointment.

Sun, Aug 25, 2024
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Dining Hall
Brunch

Enjoy a delicious brunch in the dining hall with a variety of options.

Sun, Aug 25, 2024
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dining Hall
Dinner

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Sun, Aug 25, 2024
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Dining Hall
Late Night Dining

Late night grab and go options!

Sat, Aug 24, 2024
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Dining Hall
Continental Breakfast

Some light breakfast options to start your day!

Sat, Aug 24, 2024
10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Leakin Hall P9- Jazz Suite
Placement Auditions: Jazz

Placement auditions for Jazz students by appointment.

Sat, Aug 24, 2024
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Dining Hall
Brunch

Enjoy a delicious brunch in the dining hall with a variety of options.

Sat, Aug 24, 2024
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Leakin Hall319
Placement Auditions: Chamber

Placement auditions for Chamber by appointment.

Sat, Aug 24, 2024
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dining Hall
Dinner

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Sat, Aug 24, 2024
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Maestro's
La Familia Orientation Week Mixer

Come meet and connect with fellow Latine students where you can engage in conversations, build community, and learn how to get involved with La Familia.

Sat, Aug 24, 2024
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Dining Hall
Late Night Dining

Late night grab and go options!

Fri, Aug 23, 2024
7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Dining Hall
Breakfast

Start your day with a hearty breakfast and the chance to connect with fellow students before diving into the day's activities.

Fri, Aug 23, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meet on Plaza
Beyond the Gates: Breakfast Adventure

Craving something different? Join OLs Leo & Tokoya for a culinary adventure to Dooby’s, a cozy coffeehouse known for its eclectic global menu, ranging from breakfast delights to dinner favorites. Meet us in the plaza at 1 PM to embark on this flavorful escape!

Fri, Aug 23, 2024
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Dining Hall
Lunch

Time for students to take a break and eat.

Fri, Aug 23, 2024
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Meet in Unger Lounge
Beyond the Gates: Inner Harbor Edition

Ride the Baltimore Harbor Connector boat to Federal
Hill Park with OLs Suzanka, Tommy, and Sangwoo! Enjoy beautiful
city views and explore the park and city with friends.

Itinerary:

1pm: Meet at Unger Lounge

1:30pm: Arrive at Inner Harbor Natl Aquarium water taxi stop (Harbor Connector 3) and ride water taxi across the harbor to Federal Hill

2pm: Hang out with friends, take photos, and get ice cream! (Students asked to bring cash for themselves)

2:30pm: Ride water taxi back to Natl Aquarium and walk back to Peabody

3pm: Arrive back at Peabody

Fri, Aug 23, 2024
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Meet On Plaza
Beyond the Gates: Walter's Museum

Join OLs Sarah and Ellis for a mini trip to the Walter's Museum. Most of history is at your doorstep, and who would want to miss that? Explore all the art the Walter's has to offer!

Itinerary:

Meet in the Plaza at 12:45
Leave for Walter's at 1
Let people explore from 1 - 3
Meet back up to walk back at 3

Fri, Aug 23, 2024
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Leakin Hall 16
Capstone Audition for Tracks - Dancers

Capstone audition for Tracks - Dancers.

Fri, Aug 23, 2024
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Conservatory Building 202
New Grad Voice Students Q&A

Join this Q&A session to get your questions answered and gain insights specific to the undergraduate voice department.

Fri, Aug 23, 2024
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Dining Hall
Snack Break

Pick a snack, any snack!

Fri, Aug 23, 2024
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dining Hall
Dinner

Time for students to take a break and eat.

Fri, Aug 23, 2024
7:20 PM – 10:15 PM
Peabody Mews (Arcade)
Drag Bingo Shuttles

Head to Homewood for an entertaining night of fun and prizes at Drag Bingo! Shuttles leave from the arcade at 7:20PM, don't be late! Shuttles back to Peabody depart at 10:15PM.

Fri, Aug 23, 2024
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Ralph S. O’Connor Center For Recreation And Well-Being
Drag Bingo (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Head to Homewood for an entertaining night of fun and prizes at Drag Bingo! Shuttles leave from the arcade at 7:20PM, don't be late! Shuttles back to Peabody depart at 10:15PM.

Fri, Aug 23, 2024
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Dining Hall
Late Night Dining

Late night grab and go options!

Thu, Aug 22, 2024
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Dining Hall
Breakfast

Start your day with a hearty breakfast and the chance to connect with fellow students before diving into the day's activities.

Thu, Aug 22, 2024
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Austrian Hall Basement 29
DanceFit Assessment for Tracks - Dancers

Dance Fit Assessment with Andrea Lasner.

Thu, Aug 22, 2024
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Conservatory Building 206
Healthy Playing

Join us for "Healthy Playing," where incoming undergraduate pianists will meet with faculty member Veda Kaplinsky for a session focused on promoting healthy playing techniques.

Thu, Aug 22, 2024
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Leaking Hall 119
New Undergraduate Voice Students Q&A

Join this Q&A session to get your questions answered and gain insights specific to the undergraduate voice department.

Thu, Aug 22, 2024
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Dining Hall
Cohort Lunch

Enjoy lunch with your cohort while building connections and discussing your experiences so far.

Thu, Aug 22, 2024
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Goodwin
Snack Break

Pick a snack, any snack!

Thu, Aug 22, 2024
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Goodwin
Grad Backstage Wrap Up

Grad Backstage Wrap Up

Wed, Aug 21, 2024
7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Dining Hall
Breakfast

Start your day with a hearty breakfast and the chance to connect with fellow students before diving into the day's activities.

Wed, Aug 21, 2024
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Various spaces
Cohort Check In

Meet your OL in your designated meetup spot!

Wed, Aug 21, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Griswold
Bystander Intervention Training (BIT) Part One

The Bystander Intervention Training program teaches students about gender-based violence, consent, and bystander intervention skills. Upon completion of BIT, students will know how to safely intervene in situations that could immediately lead to violence and how to interrupt a culture that is permissive to gender violence. Students will acquire intervention tools to use in situations that seem risky in order to become effective and active bystanders. The BIT program discusses topics including intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, survivor empathy, and consent.

Wed, Aug 21, 2024
11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
Leakin Hall 16
Dance: Meeting, Advising, Practice Class

Dance Class/Meeting With danah bella for dance students.

Wed, Aug 21, 2024
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Griswold
Battle of The Cohorts: Goosechase Edition

Team up with your cohort mates and rival against other cohorts in an opportunity to win an exclusive prize.

Wed, Aug 21, 2024
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Dining Hall
Lunch

Time for students to take a break and eat.

Wed, Aug 21, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Griswold
Bystander Intervention Training (BIT) Part Two

The Bystander Intervention Training program teaches students about gender-based violence, consent, and bystander intervention skills. Upon completion of BIT, students will know how to safely intervene in situations that could immediately lead to violence and how to interrupt a culture that is permissive to gender violence. Students will acquire intervention tools to use in situations that seem risky in order to become effective and active bystanders. The BIT program discusses topics including intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, survivor empathy, and consent.

Wed, Aug 21, 2024
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Griswold
Investigating Identity

If you want to be able to express your identities through art, you need to start by being able to understand who you are and what you bring into spaces with you. Curiosity about other identities and an understanding of experiences outside of your own can enrich your artwork and relationship building. Learn how to use your work to express, explore, and question ideas about identity.

Wed, Aug 21, 2024
4:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Griswold
Snack Break

Pick a snack, any snack!

Wed, Aug 21, 2024
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Dining Hall
Dinner

Time for students to take a break and eat.

Wed, Aug 21, 2024
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Leakin Hall P19
OL Program Night: Bracelet Making Night

Join OL’s Ellis, Suzanka, and Sangwoo for a cozy movie night and beaded-bracelet
making with new friends!

Wed, Aug 21, 2024
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Dining Hall
OL Program Night: Selfie Extravaganza

Join OL’s Jade, Jordan and Yaya’s photobooth! There will be music, fun and memory making!

Wed, Aug 21, 2024
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Dining Hall
OL Program Night: Paint-Night

Join OL Hong, Katrina, Tommy, Tokoya, and Leo for a fun evening in the dining hall with paint! Choose between tote-bags, canvases, and rocks to creatively express your artistic side. Pop by for an evening of creativity, fun, and relaxation!

Wed, Aug 21, 2024
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Plaza
OL Program Night: Games on the Plaza

Hang out on the Plaza with OLs Lulu, Sarah, and Shinyeong for a fun night of outdoor games.
Come join us to play a thrilling game of MAFIA and CHARADES. We will also have life-sized
Connect 4, cornhole, and bubble guns. You WON’T want to miss it!!

Tue, Aug 20, 2024
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Dining Hall
Breakfast

Start your day with a hearty breakfast and the chance to connect with fellow students before diving into the day's activities.

Tue, Aug 20, 2024
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Various spaces
Cohort Check In

Meet your OL in your designated meetup spot!

Tue, Aug 20, 2024
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Plaza
Class Photo

Don't miss the opportunity to be captured in the moment with your fellow incoming students! Wear your Peabody or Hopkins gear to show school spirit. Haven't gotten any yet? Wear school colors instead.

Tue, Aug 20, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Griswold
Retaking Our Story: Reframing the Sexual Assault Conversation

Tim leads a deep and vulnerable conversation on the delicate topic of sexual assault drawing from his original research, personal experiences, and years of advocacy across the country. Tim will help your communities understand the background needed to facilitate productive conversations on sexual assault, resources to assist in the survivor recovery process, and how the power of our personal and community action can be utilized in prevention.

Tue, Aug 20, 2024
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Dining Hall
Cohort Lunch

Enjoy lunch with your cohort while building connections and discussing your experiences so far.

Tue, Aug 20, 2024
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Arthur Friedheim Library
Arthur Friedheim Library 101 Part One

Get to know the Arthur Friedheim Library's resources and services to support your academic success at Peabody.

Tue, Aug 20, 2024
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Cohen Davison
LAUNCHPad 101 Part One

LAUNCHPad is Peabody's career services hub, available to support students as they explore their interests and ambitions and prepare to forge satisfying, successful careers. In this session, you'll meet the LAUNCHPad team and learn all about the resources LAUNCHPad has to offer and how we can support you in reaching your goals. Attend whichever session you did not in the morning.

Tue, Aug 20, 2024
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Leakin Hall 16
Dance: Meeting, Advising, Practice Class

Dance Class/Meeting With danah bella for dance students.

Tue, Aug 20, 2024
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Arthur Friedheim Library
Arthur Friedheim Library 101 Part Two

Get to know the Arthur Friedheim Library's resources and services to support your academic success at Peabody. Attend whichever session you did not in the morning.

Tue, Aug 20, 2024
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Cohen Davison
LAUNCHPad 101 Part Two

LAUNCHPad is Peabody's career services hub, available to support students as they explore their interests and ambitions and prepare to forge satisfying, successful careers. In this session, you'll meet the LAUNCHPad team and learn all about the resources LAUNCHPad has to offer and how we can support you in reaching your goals.

Tue, Aug 20, 2024
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Dining Hall
Snack Break

Pick a snack, any snack!

Tue, Aug 20, 2024
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
C206, C202, C207, C209, C210, Griswold, LH414, LH417
Blue Jays in the Blue Zone

Blue Jays in the Blue Zone is an interactive session to help students who drink and those who do not drink better navigate college. The session will cover basic knowledge about alcohol, safety techniques, signs of alcohol poisoning, and the Amnesty Protocol.

Tue, Aug 20, 2024
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Dining Hall
Dinner

Time for students to take a break and eat.

Tue, Aug 20, 2024
5:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Meet in Arcade
Beyond The Gates: Supply Shuttle Edition

Hop on a shuttle to target to get any dorm room essentials you may need. Shuttles will be departing at 5:45PM & 6:45PM, so be sure to make your list ahead of time! Towson Place Shopping Center includes a Target, Michael's, Marshall's, Ollie's Bargain Outlet, and more!

  • RSVP
  • 5:45PM Shuttle
  • 6:45PM Shuttle
Tue, Aug 20, 2024
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Dining Hall
Stuff A Plush

Join us for an opportunity to wind down, connect with other students and stuff a Peabody themed plush!

Mon, Aug 19, 2024
7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Dining Hall
Breakfast

Start your day with a hearty breakfast and the chance to connect with fellow students before diving into the day's activities.

Mon, Aug 19, 2024
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Various spaces
Cohort Check In

Meet your OL in your designated meetup spot!

Mon, Aug 19, 2024
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Friedberg
SA Staff Welcome

Meet the Student Affairs staff and the rest of the Backstage team!

Mon, Aug 19, 2024
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Friedberg
Campus Safety & Security

Annual Campus Security presentation led by Director of Campus Security

Mon, Aug 19, 2024
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Cohen Davison
Peabody Power Sessions: Student Life Beyond Peabody

Hosted by the Peabody General Assembly (PGA), this session will introduce you to the many opportunities for involvement on campus and within student government. Learn how you can make your voice heard, connect with fellow students, and contribute to the vibrant Peabody community. Whether you're interested in joining a club, participating in events, or taking on a leadership role, this session will provide the information and inspiration you need to take your Peabody experience to the next level.

Mon, Aug 19, 2024
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Goodwin
Peabody Power Sessions: Peabody Life Hacks

This session is designed to provide you with essential tips and tricks for thriving at Peabody and in Baltimore. We'll cover everything from optimizing your on-campus living and dining experience to mastering the local transportation system. You'll also get a taste of Baltimore's culinary scene, with recommendations for local restaurants and strategies for eating on a budget. By the end of this session, you'll have the tools you need to make the most of your time on campus and explore the city with confidence.

Mon, Aug 19, 2024
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Dining Hall
Lunch

Time for students to take a break and eat

Mon, Aug 19, 2024
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Cohen Davison
Peabody Power Sessions: Student Life Beyond Peabody

Hosted by the Peabody General Assembly (PGA), this session will introduce you to the many opportunities for involvement on campus and within student government. Learn how you can make your voice heard, connect with fellow students, and contribute to the vibrant Peabody community. Whether you're interested in joining a club, participating in events, or taking on a leadership role, this session will provide the information and inspiration you need to take your Peabody experience to the next level.

Mon, Aug 19, 2024
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Goodwin
Peabody Power Sessions: Peabody Life Hacks

This session is designed to provide you with essential tips and tricks for thriving at Peabody and in Baltimore. We'll cover everything from optimizing your on-campus living and dining experience to mastering the local transportation system. You'll also get a taste of Baltimore's culinary scene, with recommendations for local restaurants and strategies for eating on a budget. By the end of this session, you'll have the tools you need to make the most of your time on campus and explore the city with confidence.

Mon, Aug 19, 2024
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Griswold
Survive or Thrive?

Meet Peabody's Associate Director for Student Support/Case Manager! Talk about using your resources and learn strategies to go from surviving to thriving during your time at Peabody.

Mon, Aug 19, 2024
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Griswold
Snack Break

Pick a snack, any snack!

Mon, Aug 19, 2024
4:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Depart from Griswold
Cohort Meeting/Leave for Homewood

Please report to your designated cohort meetup location to prepare to leave for Homewood with your OL!

Mon, Aug 19, 2024
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Homewood
Homewood 101

Take a trip with your OL to the finest spots Homewood has to offer a Peabody student. Learn how to take the JHMI and see the top 15 resources/locations you need to know about on main campus!

Mon, Aug 19, 2024
5:45 PM – 8:30 PM
Ralph O'Connor Center for Recreation- Homewood
Night at The Rec

Learn about membership, services, and offerings at the Ralph S O'Connor Center for Recreation and Well-Being!

5:45 PM – 7:00 PM – Climbing Wall, Tumblers and Well-Being Restorative Eye Pillows

6:15 PM – 7:00 PM Glow Zumba

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Food Trucks for dinner

Mon, Aug 19, 2024
7:50 PM – 8:20 PM
Ralph S. O'Connor Center for Recreation and Well-Being
Cohort Leave for Peabody

Meet up with an OL to hop on a JHMI headed back to Peabody. JHMI's will depart at the Interfaith JHMI stop nearest the Rec Center. First organized shuttle leaves at 7:50 and next one at 8:20PM. Additional regular service JHMI available every 15 minutes.

Sun, Aug 18, 2024
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Joe Byrd
Residential Student Check-in and Move-in

New students will move-in and go through the check-in process

Sun, Aug 18, 2024
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Joe Byrd
Vaccine Clinic

The Health & Wellness Center will be hosting a vaccine clinic for you to take care of any outdated immunizations. Note: The COVID vaccine and flu vaccine will not be available.

Sun, Aug 18, 2024
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Joe Byrd
Student Welcome Fair

Important faces, offices, and resources for you as a new Hopkins student will be present to welcome you and share helpful information. And be sure to stop by our ice cream cart and photobooth in the arcade for some fun! You might even catch Jay our mascot walking around...

Sun, Aug 18, 2024
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Joe Byrd
Commuter Check In

New students living off campus will move-in and go through the check-in process!

Sun, Aug 18, 2024
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Joe Byrd
Backstage Kick Off: Cohort Intros & Meetings

Let's kickoff Backstage: New Student Orientation with some fun! Meet your Orientation Leader, get an overview of what to expect during orientation, and meet other members of your cohort group. Learn how to navigate Hopkins Groups to access your full orientation schedule.

Sun, Aug 18, 2024
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cohen Davison
Ask A Student (But Not Yours) Parent Session

A panel led by current students for families.

Sun, Aug 18, 2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Griswold
Parent Networking Reception (DAR)

Free reception for families hosted by the Office of Development & Alumi Relations.

Sun, Aug 18, 2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Various spaces
First OL Cohort Meeting

Learn all about how cohort check ins will work, navigate to your designated cohort location, and recieve a tour of key spots on campus now that you're here!

Sun, Aug 18, 2024
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Joe Byrd
Pies & Goodbyes or closing social programming

Students and families- grab a pie and say goodbye! Okay maybe not goodbye, but see you later as new students start their week of new student orientation.

Sun, Aug 18, 2024
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Dining Hall
Dinner

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Sun, Aug 18, 2024
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Plaza (Rain Location: Dining Hall)
Res Life Social

Res Life Social

Sun, Aug 18, 2024
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Plaza
Residence Life Floor Meetings

Your RA will lead a floor meeting with your new residential community! Check with your RA for more details.

Mon, Aug 28, 2023
3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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Mon, Aug 28, 2023
3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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Sun, Aug 27, 2023
10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
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Sun, Aug 27, 2023
10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
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Sun, Aug 27, 2023
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Keyser Quad
Homewood Convocation

DUAL DEGREE ONLY

Processional and lineup begins on Freshman Quad. Ceremony to commemorate the beginning of the fall academic year. Reception to follow.

Sat, Aug 26, 2023
7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Dining Hall
Breakfast

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Sat, Aug 26, 2023
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Dining Hall
Brunch

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Sat, Aug 26, 2023
1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Shriver Hall
Democracy Day

Democracy Day is a collaborative campus-wide series of events featuring educational opportunities and action-oriented programming, which kicks off with a keynote welcome in Shriver from President Daniels, Dr. Hahrie Han and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown.

Sat, Aug 26, 2023
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dining Hall
Dinner

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Dining Hall
Breakfast

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
8:30 AM – 9:25 AM
Friedberg
Developing Psychological Flexibility for Peak Performance & Improved Mental Health

A new focus within performance psychology is the use of mindfulness and acceptance-based treatments to help musicians, vocalists, and other performing artists, to develop “psychological flexibility.”  This skillset has been shown to help athletes enhance performances and improve their mental health, and newer research with musicians suggests it helps to manage performance anxiety as well.  This session will teach you how to improve your psychological flexibility with helpful information and experiential exercises, and it will allow time for questions. 

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
9:30 AM – 10:25 AM
Goodwin
Hearing Health

This session will inform musicians on how we hear and the impact of exposure to high sound energy on hearing. We will discuss practical applications to maintain hearing wellness for a lifetime of music making.

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
9:30 AM – 10:25 AM
Unger Conference Room
Nutrition & Sleep (for dancers only)

This session reviews general nutrition topics: reviewing how to build an appropriate nutrition plan based on your needs, nutrition during high intensity training and performances, how aspects of our life impact our nutrition decisions, the ways that diet culture shows up in our lives and what to do about it, and the impact of sleep on your health as students and performers.

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
10:45 AM – 11:40 AM
Goodwin
Nutrition & Sleep (all cohorts including dancers)

This session reviews general nutrition topics: reviewing how to build an appropriate nutrition plan based on your needs, nutrition during high intensity training and performances, how aspects of our life impact our nutrition decisions, the ways that diet culture shows up in our lives and what to do about it, and the impact of sleep on your health as students and performers.

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
LAUNCHPad Office-Unger
LAUNCHPad Drop-In Hours

Drop-in to the LAUNCHPad office to ask questions, say hello, and meet the team! Our staff will be available to chat about topics like student jobs, on-campus professional resources, career goals, and more. We can also help if you have questions about your Professional Studies coursework at Peabody. We look forward to meeting and working with you!

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
12:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Dining Hall
Lunch

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Dining Hall
Tours

Get a chance to walk through your class schedule with your Orientation Leader and find where your classes will be.

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Dining Hall
Tours

Get a chance to walk through your class schedule with your Orientation Leader and find where your classes will be.

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Unger Lounge
Snack Break

Pick a snack, any snack!

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dining Hall
Dinner

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Maestro's
La Familia Orientation Mixer

Interested in Latine culture and want to meet other like-minded Peabody students? Join La Familia, Peabody's Latine student organization on this Friday for an eventful night of music, food, and games with your fellow new Peabody students!

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Dining Hall
Breakfast

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
8:30 AM – 9:25 AM
Griswold
Mind-Body Learning (Pilates)

A short introduction to this practice of mind-body exercise that provides daily conditioning, promotes whole body health, and develops mental awareness to optimize your personal performance.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
8:30 AM – 9:25 AM
Friedberg
Mind-Body Learning (Alexander Technique)

This introduction session will give participants an experiential understanding of how Alexander Technique can help address challenges related to performing and practice, expand awareness to increase freedom and comfort, and enhance performance and stage presence.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
9:30 AM – 10:25 AM
Friedberg
Mind-Body Learning (Pilates)

A short introduction to this practice of mind-body exercise that provides daily conditioning, promotes whole body health, and develops mental awareness to optimize your personal performance.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
9:30 AM – 10:25 AM
Griswold
Mind-Body Learning (Alexander Technique)

This introduction session will give participants an experiential understanding of how Alexander Technique can help address challenges related to performing and practice, expand awareness to increase freedom and comfort, and enhance performance and stage presence.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
10:45 AM – 11:40 PM
C206
Your Body, Your Instrument

A basic knowledge of functional anatomy may reveal solutions to technical and expressive challenges and support musculoskeletal playing health. This workshop will provide an overview of upper quadrant muscles and nerves, their role in artistic movement with brief touch points to commonly encountered issues in musicians and first response approaches to guide you to use the information to embody expressive, confident, and healthy body maintenance habits for your career.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
10:45 AM – 11:40 PM
LH16
Dance Class/Meeting With danah

Dance Class/Meeting With danah

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
10:45 AM – 11:40 PM
C202
Your Body, Your Instrument

Participants will engage in a discussion of the relationship between physical condition and the healthy embouchure. The focus will be on the anatomical basis for healthy playing, how to prevent injury, how to identify when there is dysfunction, how to seek help, and how to return to play.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
10:45 AM – 11:40 PM
LH207
Vocal Health - Part I

This 3-part series will introduce the singer to some simple concepts and rules of vocal health and address the participants’ questions about vocal health through interactive discussion.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
C202
Full body Warm-Up, Cool-Down

This session will focus on the importance of pre-practice warm-ups to promote healthy practice sessions and overall career longevity.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Griswold
Full body Warm-Up, Cool-Down

Participants will be led through an off-instrument warm-up to demonstrate ways of preparing the body and mind for healthy practice and performance.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Dining Hall
Optional Cafeteria Tour with Rayven Nairn

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
12:15 PM – 1:50 PM
Dining Hall
Lunch

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
1:30 PM – 2:25 PM
AHB28
Preparation & Recovery (Warm-Up/Cool-Down & Healthy Practice for Dancers)

This session will address proper warm-up, stretch, and cool-down practices, including adaptations for a variety of spaces and situations, and will discuss prioritizing such healthy practices through effective time management.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
2:00 PM – 2:55 PM
Griswold
Fitness (Strength & Conditioning Fundamentals)

A short introduction to the principles of strength and conditioning and how physical fitness and regular exercise programs can promote health and develop mental awareness to enhance peak performance. A review of how fitness affects performing artists, specifically regarding injury prevention.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
2:00 PM – 2:55 PM
Cohen-Davison
Practice Planning

This session will provide an overview of principles of warm-up and practice planning to maximize physiological peaking for performance. Topics will include application of work/rest cycles in planning daily practice and weekly practice during developmental, breakthrough, and performance periods, as well as long-term planning for peaking towards important performances.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
2:00 PM – 2:55 PM
LH207
Vocal Health - Part II

Part 2 of this series will continue to introduce the singer to some simple concepts and rules of vocal health and address the participants’ questions about vocal health through interactive discussion.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
3:00 PM – 3:55 PM
LHP16
Fitness (Strength & Conditioning Fundamentals)

A short introduction to the principles of strength and conditioning and how physical fitness and regular exercise programs can promote health and develop mental awareness to enhance peak performance. A review of how fitness affects performing artists, specifically regarding injury prevention.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
3:00 PM – 3:55 PM
Cohen-Davison
Practice Planning

This session will provide an overview of principles of warm-up and practice planning to maximize physiological peaking for performance. Topics will include application of work/rest cycles in planning daily practice and weekly practice during developmental, breakthrough, and performance periods, as well as long-term planning for peaking towards important performances.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
3:00 PM – 3:55 PM
LH207
Vocal Health - Part III

Part 3 is continuation to part I and II of this series. Continue to introduce the singer to some simple concepts and rules of vocal health and address the participants’ questions about vocal health through interactive discussion.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
3:00 PM – 3:55 PM
Centre Street Performance Studio
Basic Principles for Healthy Practicing

This session will focus on the most common causes of injuries at the piano and how to avoid them through correct and natural motions.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
4:20 PM – 5:15 PM
LHP16
Fitness (Strength & Conditioning Fundamentals)

A short introduction to the principles of strength and conditioning and how physical fitness and regular exercise programs can promote health and develop mental awareness to enhance peak performance. A review of how fitness affects performing artists, specifically regarding injury prevention.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dining Hall
Dinner

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Griswold
Grad Peabody 101

Not sure on what to expect as you transition to grad school at Peabody? Join us for this candid student-led panel with current students sharing their answers to all of the things you really want to know! Learn about transitioning from undergrad, balancing classwork and working, being involved on campus outside of the classroom, and much more from a returning student's perspective.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Dining Hall
OL Program Night: Rock Painting and Friendship Bracelet Making

Come hang with your OLs Lily and Ellis for some cool crafts and cool vibes! Paint rocks, make bracelets or even bring home a googly-eyed friend (and name them George).

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 12:00 AM
Fri, Aug 25, 2023 12:00 AM
Peabody Institute
Wed, Aug 23, 2023
7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Dining Hall
Breakfast

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Wed, Aug 23, 2023
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Cohort Meetup Location
Cohort Check In

Please report to your designated cohort meetup location.

Wed, Aug 23, 2023
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Griswold
Bystander Intervention (Part 2)

The Bystander Intervention Training program teaches students about gender-based violence, consent, and bystander intervention skills. Upon completion of BIT, students will know how to safely intervene in situations that could immediately lead to violence and how to interrupt a culture that is permissive to gender violence. Students will acquire intervention tools to use in situations that seem risky in order to become effective and active bystanders. The BIT program discusses topics including intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, survivor empathy, and consent.

Wed, Aug 23, 2023
12:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Dining Hall
Lunch

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Wed, Aug 23, 2023
1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
C206
Blue Jays in the Blue Zone

Blue Jays in the Blue Zone is an interactive session to help students who drink and those who do not drink better navigate college. The session will cover basic knowledge about alcohol, safety techniques, signs of alcohol poisoning, and the Amnesty Protocol.

Wed, Aug 23, 2023
1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
C202
Blue Jays in the Blue Zone

Blue Jays in the Blue Zone is an interactive session to help students who drink and those who do not drink better navigate college. The session will cover basic knowledge about alcohol, safety techniques, signs of alcohol poisoning, and the Amnesty Protocol.

Wed, Aug 23, 2023
1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
C207
Blue Jays in the Blue Zone

Blue Jays in the Blue Zone is an interactive session to help students who drink and those who do not drink better navigate college. The session will cover basic knowledge about alcohol, safety techniques, signs of alcohol poisoning, and the Amnesty Protocol.

Wed, Aug 23, 2023
1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
C209
Blue Jays in the Blue Zone

Blue Jays in the Blue Zone is an interactive session to help students who drink and those who do not drink better navigate college. The session will cover basic knowledge about alcohol, safety techniques, signs of alcohol poisoning, and the Amnesty Protocol.

Wed, Aug 23, 2023
1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
C210
Blue Jays in the Blue Zone

Blue Jays in the Blue Zone is an interactive session to help students who drink and those who do not drink better navigate college. The session will cover basic knowledge about alcohol, safety techniques, signs of alcohol poisoning, and the Amnesty Protocol.

Wed, Aug 23, 2023
1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Griswold
Blue Jays in the Blue Zone

Blue Jays in the Blue Zone is an interactive session to help students who drink and those who do not drink better navigate college. The session will cover basic knowledge about alcohol, safety techniques, signs of alcohol poisoning, and the Amnesty Protocol.

Wed, Aug 23, 2023
1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
LH414
Blue Jays in the Blue Zone

Blue Jays in the Blue Zone is an interactive session to help students who drink and those who do not drink better navigate college. The session will cover basic knowledge about alcohol, safety techniques, signs of alcohol poisoning, and the Amnesty Protocol.

Wed, Aug 23, 2023
1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
LH417
Blue Jays in the Blue Zone

Blue Jays in the Blue Zone is an interactive session to help students who drink and those who do not drink better navigate college. The session will cover basic knowledge about alcohol, safety techniques, signs of alcohol poisoning, and the Amnesty Protocol.

Wed, Aug 23, 2023
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Griswold
Investigating Identity

Expressing your identities through art starts with an understanding of who you are and what you bring into the space that you occupy. Likewise, developing curiosity about other identities and an understanding of experiences outside of your own can enrich your artwork and strengthen relationship building. Join us for this session as we explore how to embrace and express your artistic work, question ideas about identity, and build an understanding of the experiences of others to enrich your academic journey and promote a sense of belonging.

Wed, Aug 23, 2023
4:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Griswold
Snack Break

Pick a snack, any snack!

Wed, Aug 23, 2023
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
Dining Hall
Cohort Dinner Meeting

Grab a bite to eat while you have your cohort meeting!

Wed, Aug 23, 2023
7:00 PM – 8:20 PM
Griswold
PPF: Why Health Matters for Performing Artists

Join Peabody faculty artists and staff in a panel discussion moderated by Dean Bronstein addressing the impacts of performance-related injury and illness on individual performance careers, arts organizations, and teaching and learning.

Wed, Aug 23, 2023
8:20 PM – 9:40 PM
Griswold
PPF: Why Health Matters for Performing Artists (COPY)

Join Peabody faculty artists and staff in a panel discussion moderated by Dean Bronstein addressing the impacts of performance-related injury and illness on individual performance careers, arts organizations, and teaching and learning.

Tue, Aug 22, 2023
7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Dining Hall
Breakfast

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Tue, Aug 22, 2023
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Cohort Meetup Location
Cohort Check In

Please report to your designated cohort meetup location.

Tue, Aug 22, 2023
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Griswold
Retaking Our Story: Tim Mousseau

Tim leads a deep and vulnerable conversation on the delicate topic of sexual assault drawing from his original research, personal experiences, and years of advocacy across the country. Tim will help your communities understand the background needed to facilitate productive conversations on sexual assault, resources to assist in the survivor recovery process, and how the power of our personal and community action can be utilized in prevention.

Tue, Aug 22, 2023
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Various Locations
Peabody Power Sessions 1 of 2

Conference style choose your own adventure! Choose one of the available sessions to attend. The same sessions offered this morning will be offered again in the afternoon so you will be able to attend a total of two of the available sessions. Maximum attendance in each session is 30 so register in advance!

Tue, Aug 22, 2023
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Cohen-Davison
Peabody Power Sessions: Student Life Beyond Peabody

Student Life Beyond Peabody hosted by Peabody General Assembly, the student government association at Peabody.

Sold-Out
Tue, Aug 22, 2023
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
LH417
Peabody Power Sessions: Academic Happiness

Academic Happiness hosted by Academic Advising

Sold-Out
Tue, Aug 22, 2023
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Arthur Friedheim Library
14 Spots Left
Tue, Aug 22, 2023
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
LH414
Peabody Power Sessions: Peabody Life Hacks

Peabody Life Hacks hosted by the Peabody Activities Board, Peabody's student programming board.

Sold-Out
Tue, Aug 22, 2023
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
LH214
Peabody Power Sessions: Living with a Roommate

Strategies for success in building roommate relationships, hosted by Residential Life.

29 Spots Left
Tue, Aug 22, 2023
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Dining Hall
Lunch

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Tue, Aug 22, 2023
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Griswold
Survive or Thrive

Meet Peabody's Associate Director for Student Support/Case Manager! Talk about using your resources and learn strategies to go from surviving to thriving during your time at Peabody.

Tue, Aug 22, 2023
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Unger Lounge
Snack Break

Pick a snack any snack!

Tue, Aug 22, 2023
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Peabody Power Sessions 2 of 2

Conference style choose your own adventure! Choose one of the available sessions to attend. These sessions are a repeat of those offered this morning. Maximum attendance in each session is 30 so register in advance!

Tue, Aug 22, 2023
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
LH414
Peabody Power Sessions: Peabody Life Hacks

Peabody Life Hacks hosted by the Peabody Activities Board, Peabody's student programming board.

13 Spots Left
Tue, Aug 22, 2023
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
LH214
Peabody Power Sessions: Living with a Roommate

Strategies for success in building roommate relationships, hosted by Residential Life.

27 Spots Left
Tue, Aug 22, 2023
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Arthur Friedheim Library
10 Spots Left
Tue, Aug 22, 2023
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Cohen-Davison
Peabody Power Sessions: Student Life Beyond Peabody

Student Life Beyond Peabody hosted by Peabody General Assembly, the student government association at Peabody.

Sold-Out
Tue, Aug 22, 2023
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
LH417
Peabody Power Sessions: Academic Happiness

Academic Happiness hosted by Academic Advising

13 Spots Left
Tue, Aug 22, 2023
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Cohort Meetup Location
Cohort Meeting

Please report to your designated cohort meetup location to prepare to leave for Homewood with your OL!

Tue, Aug 22, 2023
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Offsite
Homewood 101

Take a trip with your OL to the finest spots Homewood has to offer a Peabody student! Learn how to take the JHMI and see the top 15 resources/locations you need to know about on main campus!

Tue, Aug 22, 2023
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Offsite
Cohort Dinner at Homewood

Grab a bite to eat with your cohort at main campus. Tap into one of the places you can eat at Homewood during the academic year using your meal plan! You're welcome to head back to campus to eat in the dining hall if preferred.

Mon, Aug 21, 2023
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Dining Hall
Breakfast

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Mon, Aug 21, 2023
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Cohort Meetup Location
Cohort Check In

Please report to your designated cohort meetup location.

Mon, Aug 21, 2023
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Arcade
Class Photo

Don't miss the opportunity to be captured in the moment with your fellow incoming students! Wear your Peabody or Hopkins gear to show school spirit. Haven't gotten any yet? Wear school colors instead.

Mon, Aug 21, 2023
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Friedberg
Student Affairs Welcome

Meet the Student Affairs staff and the rest of the Backstage team!

Mon, Aug 21, 2023
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Friedberg
Campus Safety and Security

Annual Campus Security presentation led by Peabody's Director of Campus Security.

Mon, Aug 21, 2023
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
LH16
Dance Meeting With danah

Dance Meeting With danah

Mon, Aug 21, 2023
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Cohen-Davison
LAUNCHPad 101

LAUNCHPad is Peabody’s career services hub, available to support students as they explore their interests and ambitions and prepare to forge satisfying, successful careers. In this session, you’ll meet the LAUNCHPad team and learn all about the resources LAUNCHPad has to offer and how we can support you in reaching your goals.

8 Spots Left
Mon, Aug 21, 2023
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Arthur Friedheim Library
AFL 101

Get an intro to Peabody's Arthur Friedheim Library

24 Spots Left
Mon, Aug 21, 2023
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Dining Hall
Cohort Lunch

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Mon, Aug 21, 2023
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Griswold
Bystander Intervention (Part 1)

The Bystander Intervention Training program teaches students about gender-based violence, consent, and bystander intervention skills. Upon completion of BIT, students will know how to safely intervene in situations that could immediately lead to violence and how to interrupt a culture that is permissive to gender violence. Students will acquire intervention tools to use in situations that seem risky in order to become effective and active bystanders. The BIT program discusses topics including intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, survivor empathy, and consent.

Mon, Aug 21, 2023
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Unger Lounge
Snack Break

Pick a snack any snack!

Mon, Aug 21, 2023
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
AHB29
Dance Fit Assessment with Andrea Lasner

Dance Fit Assessment with Andrea Lasner

Mon, Aug 21, 2023
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Cohen-Davison
LAUNCHPad 101

LAUNCHPad is Peabody’s career services hub, available to support students as they explore their interests and ambitions and prepare to forge satisfying, successful careers. In this session, you’ll meet the LAUNCHPad team and learn all about the resources LAUNCHPad has to offer and how we can support you in reaching your goals.

25 Spots Left
Mon, Aug 21, 2023
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Arthur Friedheim Library
AFL 101

Get an intro to Peabody's Arthur Friedheim Library.

11 Spots Left
Mon, Aug 21, 2023
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dining Hall
Dinner

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Sun, Aug 20, 2023
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Arcade
Residential Move In

New students living on campus will move-in and go through the check-in process

Sun, Aug 20, 2023
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Joe Byrd
Vaccine Clinic

The Health & Wellness Center will be hosting a vaccine clinic for you to take care of any outdated immunizations. Note: The COVID vaccine and flu vaccine will not be available.

Sun, Aug 20, 2023
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Arcade
Welcome Fair

Important faces, offices, and resources for you as a new Hopkins student will be present to welcome you and share helpful information. And be sure to stop by our ice cream cart and photobooth for some fun! You might even catch Jay our mascot walking around...

Sun, Aug 20, 2023
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Dining Hall
Lunch

Grab and go lunch options for staff & student leaders and the occasional student who needs lunch.

Sun, Aug 20, 2023
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Arcade
Commuter Check In

New students living off campus will move-in and go through the check-in process!

Sun, Aug 20, 2023
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Joe Byrd
Backstage Kickoff

Let's kickoff Backstage: New Student Orientation with some fun! Meet your Orientation Leader, get an overview of what to expect during orientation, and meet other members of your cohort group. Learn how to navigate Hopkins Groups to access your full orientation schedule.

Sun, Aug 20, 2023
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cohort Meetup Location
First Cohort Meeting

Please report to your designated cohort meetup location to get to meet the other students in your cohort and get some important information from your Orientation Leader!

Sun, Aug 20, 2023
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dining Hall
Dinner

Time to grab a bite to eat in the dining hall!

Sun, Aug 20, 2023
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Plaza
Res Life Floor Meetings

Your RA will lead a floor meeting with your new residential community! Check with your RA for more details.

Where

Peabody Institute

1 East Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD 21202, United States

Hosted By

Peabody Student Affairs | Website | View More Events
Co-hosted with: Student Involvement and Engagement, Peabody Backstage Management

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