Department Student Recitals

Student recitals are scheduled on Thursdays at 1:00 in Webster Auditorium.

The Music Department requires a solo performance of music majors each semester of required applied enrollment (B.A. 8 semesters, B.S.E. 7 semesters) with the exception of: first semester freshman; semester of senior recital. Students are not required to enroll or participate in Recital Attendance once they have fulfilled their degree requirements for this study: B.A. (8 semesters), B.S.E. (7 semesters). The faculty encourages small ensemble performance and will include them on student recitals when time permits.

The student is responsible for completing the Recital Performance form. These forms are located in the Music Office. Signatures from the applied professor and accompanist are required. The form must be submitted no later than the Monday prior to the recital date on which you wish to perform.

If a student is unable to perform on a student recital due to illness or some other unforeseen circumstance, the applied instructor will assign the student the grade of an "IN" (Incomplete) in their applied lesson. The student must then perform on the first scheduled student performance recital of the following semester, which serves as a "make-up" performance. When completed, the "IN" (Incomplete) applied grade will be changed to reflect the grade earned. The applied instructor will complete a "Request of Grade Change" form and submit to the Department Head for signature.

Dress Code Policy for Department Recital Performance:

• Women:
  • Skirt & Blouse or Dress - length just above the knee or longer
  • Hosiery
  • Dress Shoes
• Men:
  • Dress Pants (Khaki acceptable)
  • Long Sleeved Shirt and Tie
  • Coat (optional)
  • Dress Shoes

Exceptions will be made if character dress is required or permission from applied instructor is given to deviate from the above policy.

Recital Attendance Policy

1. The student must attend all afternoon Student Recitals. Only one (1) may be made-up (see make-up policy).
2. The student must attend the required number of Special events. This number is set by the Department Head and will vary in accordance with each semester's offerings. Only the Special events listed on the student contract are allowed to count toward attendance credit. Additional Special Events may be made available that would count toward this requirement if posted by the Department Head.
3. To receive credit for attending Special Events the student must sign their name on the event's program and place it in the black box on the wall outside the Department Head's office. Events that are denoted with an asterisk* require the signature of a faculty member on the event's program as well. The Music Office will record your attendance, and the programs are then placed on file as documented proof of attendance.
4. Each student will be required to sign and return the Recital Attencance Policy.
5. Make-Up Policy - The Music Department Head must approve make-up performances.
6. Formula: Attendance to two (2) Special Events=One (1) Student Recital.

A listing of afternoon student recital dates and Special Events (evening recitals, concerts, lectures, etc.) will be provided to students at the beginning of each semester.