The junior recital is a program comprising approximately 30 minutes of music. The recital should be representative of the repertoire list and academic guidelines determined by your studio instructor.
The junior recital may be performed anytime during the junior year of study.
Junior recitalists are highly encouraged to combine to present a joint recital.
Your recital may be scheduled during the Repertory class, or as an afternoon or evening performance. Consult with your studio instructor and faculty advisor before scheduling your recital.
A collaborative pianist will be assigned to you. Yvonne Wormer (vocal recitals); Marilyn Thompson (instrumental recitals)
The recital is evaluated and graded by a faculty panel composed of your studio instructor and faculty advisor/program director.
Junior Recital Steps
Register for MUS 397 Junior Recital (1 unit) at the beginning of semester
Select your recital and hearing dates (see Department of Music website for a list of available dates). Hearing date must be 6 weeks prior to the recital. Consult with your studio instructor, accompanist, faculty advisor/program director, and any assisting musicians before selecting a date.
Complete the Recital Request form (due the last Friday in October).
Schedule rehearsals with your accompanist/assisting musicians.
Create your Junior Recital Poster and Program (refer to the guidelines in the Posters and Programs link).
Complete your Recital Hearing at least 6 weeks before your recital.
Email pdfs of your Poster and Program to Brooke Tester 4 weeks before your event (these will be uploaded to the Department Performance Calendar).
Junior Recital Hearing
Students are required to pass a recital hearing for a faculty panel 6 weeks prior to the scheduled recital date. The hearing ensures the student and all assisting musicians are prepared for the performance.
You must present two (2) printed copies of your recital poster and recital program and at the hearing.
Your studio instructor and faculty advisor will provide you with feedback regarding your preparedness, performance etiquette, and printed materials.
Students who do not pass the recital hearing must remediate before presenting the recital.
