Senior Recital
Students pursing a B.A. in Classical Performance or Jazz Studies, or a B.S. in Music Education, perform a Senior Recital (MUL 4550) as the capstone performance experience.
Students, alongside their applied lesson teachers, select repertoire which demonstrates their technical and musical abilities. Classical recitals are performed with a faculty or professional accompanist. For jazz recitals, the student will assemble a small ensemble of fellow students to complement their instrument/voice.
Four to six weeks prior to the recital date, the student must pass an Audition, juried by the full-time music faculty, to demonstrate their preparedness for the recital. Both the audition and the recital may be scheduled through the Music Program office.
FAQ
Who is required to perform a Senior Recital?
All students in the B.S. Music Education program, as well as students in the Performance and Jazz Studies concentrations of the B.A.
What is required or expected in a recital?
Students in the B.A. Performance and Jazz Studies concentrations are required to perform a solo recital in their last year of study. These recitals should follow the guidelines published by each area of study. Instrumentalists are expected to present a minimum of 50 minutes of music; vocalists are expected to present a minimum of 25 minutes of music.
Students in the B.S. in Music Education program are also required to perform a solo recital in the last year of study. Due to the rigorous course demands of music education degree, these solo recitals should consist of a minimum of 25 minutes of music.
How do I schedule my recital?
The Music Program designates specific dates for the Senior Recitals and Senior Recital Auditions. Students may choose their dates, in consultation with their teacher and accompanist(s), as early as the semester before the recital, and no later than the third week of class.
How is my recital graded?
Your applied teacher grades the recital, in addition to two full-time faculty members who are required to be in attendance to serve as a Faculty Jury. You must obtain signatures from these faculty members on the Recital Application Form (PDF).
Will my recital be recorded?
The Music Program takes an archival audio recording of every recital. You will receive a copy after your performance. If you wish to have a video recording of your recital, you should make your own arrangements.
May I hold a reception afterwards?
You are welcome to have a reception following your recital. However, receptions are not allowed in either the Music Building or Southwick.
May I give a non-required recital?
Yes. Many students -- including music minors, or students in the Music Composition area -- present non-required recitals. Non-required recitals must be sponsored by the student's lesson teacher, who takes responsibility for scheduling rehearsals in the Recital Hall. Please note that required recitals receive scheduling priority. Students giving non-required recitals are responsible for providing their own programs, posters, recordings, etc. Contact the Music Program (music@uvm.edu) for more information.
For non-required recitals, the student must pay fees including accompanist fees.