Sonoma State University

Senior Recitals Performance

Senior Recital Requirements

The Senior Recital for BM Performance majors is a program comprising approximately 60 minutes of music (maximum 75 minutes). The recital repertoire should be representative of the repertoire list and academic guidelines determined by your studio instructor and program director.

 

The Senior Recital is a capstone experience in the degree program, to be completed during the final semester of your senior year. 

 

A collaborative pianist will be assigned to you. Yvonne Wormer will assign pianists for vocal recitals. Marilyn Thompson will assign pianists for instrumental recitals.

 

The recital will be evaluated and graded by a faculty panel composed of your studio instructor and faculty advisor/program director.

Senior Recital Steps

  1. Register for MUS 491 Senior Recital (for 2 units) at the beginning of semester.

  2. Set your recital and recital hearing dates. Refer to the Department of Music website for a list of available dates. Consult with your studio instructor, accompanist, faculty advisor/program director, and any assisting musicians before selecting a date.
  3. Submit the Recital Request Form. Email completed form to Brooke Tester before the end of October.
  4. Schedule rehearsals with your accompanist/collaborating musicians.
  5. Create your Senior Recital Program and Poster (refer to the guidelines in the Posters and Programs link).
  6. Email a pdf of your Poster and Recital Program to Brooke Tester 6 weeks before your event.
  7. Submit the Student Recital Tech Event Form 6 weeks before your event.
  8. Complete your Recital Hearing at least 4 weeks before your recital.
  9. Advertising/posters may be posted 2 weeks before your recital.

Senior Recital Considerations

  • Be considerate of your collaborators by scheduling rehearsals well in advance.
  • Discuss stage presence and performance etiquette with your instructor.
  • Choose appropriate attire for a formal performance in your field of study.
  • If you plan to speak during your recital, take time to prepare your remarks ahead of time.
  • Make approximately 50-75 copies of your program. A pdf of your program must be submitted to the Music Department Office.
  • Make approximately 25 copies of your poster. A pdf of your poster must be submitted to the Music Department Office. You may post these on approved spaces around the department.
  • Optional: convert your poster to a .png graphic to share on social media and email.
  • If you choose to hold a post-recital reception, please be respectful of the space and leave it as you found it.

 

Senior Recital Hearing

  • Students are required to pass a recital hearing for a faculty panel approximately 4 weeks prior to the scheduled recital date. The recital hearing ensures the student and all assisting musicians are prepared for the performance.

  • Your studio instructor and faculty advisor will provide you with information as to how the recital hearing is evaluated. Students who do not pass the recital hearing must remediate before performing the recital.
  • Bring two copies each of your music scores, Recital Program, and Poster proof to the hearing.