MIXED GENRE SOLO SENIOR RECITALS
Seniors who wish to perform a combination genre (i.e. Classical and Jazz), instruments, or original composition repertoire on their senior recital will perform two separate auditions/review process, one for the Artists in Residence and one for Jazz performance faculty. Senior recital auditions will be 25-30 minutes in length. All faculty involved must approve the entire recital program based upon these auditions.
SOLO INSTRUMENT/MIXED GENRE:
Senior recital auditions will be 25-30 minutes in length. The student will present
two auditions reflecting half of their program in each genre to the appropriate faculty,
i.e. AiRs, Jazz faculty, etc.
If applicable, please review the specific Jazz Senior Recital Audition requirements.
Course enrollment: Seniors performing in mixed genres on a solo instrument may have multiple studio instructors. If applicable, the senior will enroll in MP 375 with their primary instructor and MP 381X with their secondary instructor.
Prior to the audition, the student鈥檚 primary and secondary studio faculty determine one faculty member that will coordinate this senior recital. This person will oversee the development of the entire program as well as edit the final draft before it is sent to the Music office. They will also coordinate with the Zankel Director to schedule a dress rehearsal and confirm calendar dates for the recital in the Concert Hall (or other performance location). The student will enroll in MP 375 with this studio faculty.
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY INSTRUMENTS/MIXED GENRE
Senior recital auditions will feature approximately half of the repertoire performed on the student鈥檚 primary and secondary instruments that reflects half of the entire program. Students are limited to two instruments on a senior recital.
Course enrollments: These students will enroll in MP 375 with their primary instrument instructor and MP 381X with their secondary instrument instructor.
Prior to the audition, the student鈥檚 primary and secondary studio faculty determine one faculty member that will coordinate this senior recital. This person will oversee the development of the entire program as well as edit the final draft before it is sent to the Music office. They will also coordinate with the Zankel Director to schedule a dress rehearsal and confirm calendar dates for the recital in the Concert Hall (or other performance location). The student will enroll in MP 375 with this studio faculty member. The student will enroll in MP 381(X) with the other faculty studio instructors.
COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE SENIOR RECITAL
This option is intended for seniors who wish to combine the performance of their own original compositions with performance on their primary instrument.
The Senior Recital audition will feature:
- Approximately half of the repertoire performed on the student鈥檚 primary instrument
- A score review process (see below) for their compositions
Course enrollments: These students will enroll in MP 375 with their primary instrument/composition instructor and MP 381X with their other instrument/composition instructor. NOTE for this mixed composition/instrument recital a student may only perform on one instrument.
Prior to the audition, the student鈥檚 studio faculty will determine one faculty member that will coordinate this senior recital. This person will oversee the development of the entire program as well as edit the final draft before it is sent to the Music office. They will also coordinate with the Zankel Director to schedule a dress rehearsal and confirm calendar dates for the recital in the Concert Hall (or other performance location). The student will enroll in MP 375 with this studio faculty member. The student will enroll in MP 381(X) with the other faculty studio instructor.
COMPOSITION REVIEW PROCESS
Composition Review Materials
- A portfolio including at least one completed work (with score and recording) plus drafts or excerpts of any additional works intended for the recital.
- The student must prepare to perform a representative portion of their program in a standard recital audition before the faculty panel.
A program outline that specifies which pieces will be original compositions and which
will be performed repertoire, with approximate durations.
Review Procedure
- The student will present their portfolio to a faculty panel that includes the composition advisor and at least one additional faculty member.
- The panel will evaluate the quality, scope, and feasibility of the proposed program.
Approval is required before the student may schedule a recital date.
Expectations
- The recital should demonstrate a high level of artistry and integration across composition and performance.
- Students must have completed MU241鈥�243, at least two semesters of composition coursework, and at least three semesters of private lessons in their performance medium.
- The program should be curated into a coherent 45鈥�60 minute presentation, with a balance between original works and performed repertoire.
ACADEMIC FESTIVAL: All music majors whose recital will serve as their capstone project are required to present at the Academic Festival. This presentation will be prepared in MU 363: Coda in Music.
SCHEDULING of senior recitals is as follows:
Seniors will have up to one week after their senior recital auditions to set their recital date. This must be done in the presence of the Director of Zankel, who is the only person authorized to make the reservation. The concert manager鈥檚 office is located in Zankel 112.
PROGRAM: Two weeks before the recital, all student recitalists (major or non-major) must email the program to both their applied music teacher and the Music Department Administrative Assistant for printing. Please see F. Program Printing Regulations.
Students who wish to audition for a Solo Senior Recital need to complete this audition form.