Who needs to do a senior recital or project?

Senior Recitals are performed at the student's request and with the professor's and music chair's permission. A Senior Recital or Senior Project is required for General Music Studies-Applied majors. A Senior Project is required for General Music Studies-Jazz Studies majors.

When do the recital or project need to be completed?

All senior recitals will be performed during the fall semester of the senior year; no senior recitals will be scheduled for the spring semester. (In the rare case that a student does not pass their recital hearing, this allows them to complete a senior project in the spring.) Those on a senior project track may schedule their project either semester.

What are the steps for approval of a senior recital or project?

The first step is to complete the Senior Recital/Project Intent Form. After this form has been approved, the student can register for either MUSC 408 Senior Recital or MUSC 490 Senior Project.

If registering for a senior project, the Senior Project Proposal Form (a contract between the student and teacher/supervisor) must be completed. In addition, a Tutorial Proposal Form must be completed for all senior projects (not recitals) and submitted to the Academic Dean for approval.

If registering for a senior recital, the Senior Recital Proposal Form (a contract between the student and teacher/supervisor) must be completed.

What is the senior recital hearing?

The student must pass a recital hearing before the music faculty, scheduled at the beginning of the semester, a minimum of four weeks prior to the recital. Responsibility for scheduling the hearing, as well as on-stage rehearsal time, rests with the student. In case of illness, a maximum of a one-week extension may be granted for the hearing. A complete check list and time table for the senior recital is available from the music secretary.

What do I need to bring to the senior recital hearing?

At the hearing, the student must present two copies of the music in a three-ring binder and four copies of the repertoire list in program order to faculty. For vocalists and pianists, repertoire must be completely memorized at the time of the hearing.

What is an acceptable senior recital hearing?

An acceptable hearing is defined as a performance whose preparation and musical competencies are deemed adequate by the music faculty at the time of the hearing to ensure a quality performance on the scheduled recital date. Failure to pass the recital hearing may result in completing a senior project the next semester.

What determines the pass/fail of the senior recital hearing?

A recital rubric will be used to determine the pass/fail of the hearing.

What is the dress code for senior hearings?

Dress code for soloists and accompanists in senior hearings is: gentlemen wearing dress pants, dress shirt, tie and dress shoes (jacket is optional), and ladies wearing a dress or skirt (no pants) [avoid low-cut blouses and skirts that are too short] and dress shoes (no flip flops). Failure to abide by the dress code may result in your not being allowed to perform.

What program information is required?

A typewritten program is to be submitted to the faculty at the senior recital hearing, then to the music secretary for processing one and a half weeks prior to the recital. The music office will provide up to 100 copies of the program. Material furnished is to be complete and accurate according to the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, Baker's Biographical Dictionary or similar sources.
Details to include:
a.    Title, key (where appropriate), opus, numerical designation (where appropriate)
b.  Italicized source names (collection, series, title of related larger work)
c.  Movements or sections - indicated by tempo marks, copied directly from the music
d.  Name of composer, full first and last names and dates
e.  Transcriber or arranger, if composition is not performed in the exact or original version
f.  “Please refrain from flash photography during the program, and turn off all electronic devices” centered at the bottom of the last page of the program
g.  Program notes, accompanist(s), translations, and  tasteful personal acknowledgements that are a part of the printed program may be included on a separate sheet or in  a separate section of the program.

Will invitations to my recital be available?
You can pick up provided invitations from the Music Office for mailing to friends and family. You should notify the music secretary at least three days prior to need. Envelopes can be purchased from Office Depot.

What publicity information is required?
Publicity information should be turned in typed and include the name and address of your hometown newspaper to the applied professor one month prior to the recital. The applied professor must approve all news releases and will send appropriate form to Public Relations.

 

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