6. Concerts and Recitals
6.1 Concert Attendance Requirements
Listening to a wide variety of live performances is essential in the development a complete musician.
All music majors are required to sign into Music 81 "Concert Listening 1" for lower division students, and Music 181 "Concert Listening 2" for upper division students, each semester. To receive credit for the course, SJSU students must attend 12 performances. These concerts may include Tuesday-Thursday Recitals Hour, faculty recitals, senior/graduate recitals or SJSU ensemble concerts. Concert credit is not given to students performing on a recital.
A recital attendance punch card will be distributed at the first Thursday Recital Hour (12:30 p.m.-1:20 Concert Hall) of each semester. The student must submit the Recital Attendance Card at his/her end of semester jury. This card will be turned in with the semester jury form for placement in the student's permanent file. THIS REQUIREMENT MUST BE MET EACH SEMESTER. Satisfactory concert attendance will be verified before the School Director signs your graduation forms.
6.2 Recital Performance Requirement
Solo performance experience is essential to the development of the music major. Every music major is required to perform a work from the standard repertory in the following venues:
A. Studio Recital - a recital of students from an applied instructor's studio for the purpose of performing for one another. Not open to the public.
B. Public Recital - Appearance on the Tuesday-Thursday Recital Hours, or other recitals open to the public.
C. Minimum Performance Requirements
The following represents the minimum requirement:
Freshmen: |
BM Mus Ed and Jazz Studies - one studio recital required |
| | BM Performance - one studio and one public performance required |
Sophomore: | BM Mus Ed and Jazz Studies - two studio recitals required |
| | BM Performance - two public performances required |
Junior: | BM Mus Ed and Jazz Studies - one studio and one public performance required |
| | BM Performance - one public recital and one full Junior Recital required |
Senior: | BM Mus Ed and Jazz studies - one public performance and one-half Senior Recital |
| | BM Performance - one public performance and one full Senior Recital |
No major may graduate without meeting these requirements. Performance dates and types must be verified on each semester's jury form. Documentation (e.g., the program) must be provided at each jury.
6.3 Requirements for Student Recitals
A. Make sure you have paid your Music Use Fee.
B. Fill out the Recital Form completely (make sure you have obtained all signatures) and pay the $30 Reservation fee.
C. Attach a typed copy of your recital program approximately as it will be printed. Indicate in pencil the length of each piece.
D. All arrangements must be approved by the Director of the School.
E. You may reserve a tentative date in the Concert Hall for your recital. When the Recital Request form has been signed by the Director, you may confirm your reserved date. Recitals may not normally be scheduled during holidays or the summer months. Pick up a Recital Concert Hall Reservation Form from the School Office. Fill out the formand take it to the Bookeeping Office and pay a $30 reservation fee and $100 cleaning deposit. Return the complete form and receipt to the Music Office to reserve a concert date.
F. The recital form must be completed and turned in one month prior to your recital date. If it is not, your recital could be cancelled. The recital form will be signed by the Director and confirmed by the office, then put in the Student Pick-Up box for you to retrieve before your recital so that you can get the second set of signatures following your recital (your applied instructor and one other faculty member). Then return the form with fifteen copies of your program to the Music Office.
G. It is your responsibility to notify the office immediately if you decide to cancel your recital. Failure to do so is a breach of courtesy to your fellow students and may affect your grade.
H. Rooms that you use for receptions must be cleaned up, tables and chairs returned and in place, and trash removed. No reception may be held in the Concert Hall. No alcoholic beverages are permitted.
I. The Music Office produces the Recital Programs. You need to turn in a copy of the Program to the Office a minimum of two weeks prior to your Recital. You are responsible for your recital posters, program notes and translations.
J. You are responsible for making all your own arrangements for staging and ushering. If you need equipment moved or other special arrangements, discuss them with the instrument technician. Arrange with your applied teacher for access to the building during hours not normally open.
K. Sound equipment and cameras are not allowed in the aisles of the Concert Hall because they are a fire hazard.
L. It is your responsibility to restore all areas you have used to a normal level of cleanliness and order. The Concert Hall must have all pianos replaced in their storage areas and the instruments and equipment that belong on stage must also be replaced. After you have done this your $100 cleaning deposit will be returned. See Music office.
6.4 Junior Recitals
During the Junior year of study, all Bachelor of Music students with an emphasis in piano performance, instrumental performance, composition, or vocal performance, must perform a public solo recital presenting at least thirty to forty-five minutes of music literature. No hearing is required, but the approval of your applied instructor and major advisor is required. Recitals may be shared.
6.5 Senior/Graduate Recitals
Performance in a senior recital is the culmination of four years of applied music study. Bachelor of Arts in Music students are encouraged to present their half recital with another senior. Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts students with a performance emphasis shall perform a full solo recital.
A. Procedures
1. No later than the beginning of the fall semester of the senior/graduate year, the student, in consultation with the coordinator and the applied instructor, should decide on a recital date.
2. Submit a Recital Concert Hall Reservation Form to the School of Music & Dance. A $30 program fee (non-refundable) and $100 cleaning/security deposit (refundable) must be submitted at the time of reserving your recital dates.
3. As early as possible, the student should secure an accompanist.
4. At least two months before the recital date the student should pick up a Senior Recital Comprehensive Schedule from the school office and begin to make final preparations for the recital.
5. The selection of the recital date constitutes a contract for that date with the School. Due to scheduling and publicity complexities, the School discourages any changes. If the School approves of any date change, there will be a $30 fee levied. Consult the School office for the current recital fee schedule.
6. School policy that all senior recitals or projects be presented on the SJSU campus. Any exceptions must be presented to the School faculty for approval.
7. A student is permitted to sign into Music 182 - Senior Recital only during the semester the recital will be completed.
8. The School will assign a two-member faculty committee which will include the appropriate applied faculty to evaluate and grade the senior recital.
9. If a student enrolls in Senior Recital and does not complete the recital, a "no credit" will be assigned. No incompletes are granted for Senior Recitals. The student must re-enroll in Music 182 during the next semester that the recital is attempted.
6.6 Senior Recital Hearings
All BM Music Education, BM Jazz Studies, and BM Performance students performing a senior recital must complete the following:
A. Arrange for a faculty recital hearing no later than one month prior to the recital date.
B. Contact each faculty member on your committee to confirm their attendance at the hearing.
C. Reserve a room for the hearing with the School office no later than one month prior to the hearing.
D. Clear any assisting musicians with your applied studio instructor. Any students performing on a senior recital must play at a senior level or higher.
E. All musicians who will be performing on the recital must play the recital hearing.
F. If any special instruments are needed, including harpsichord or organ, make arrangements to have these instruments available at your hearing.
G. Please provide at least one copy of the solo part for all literature to be performed for the committee members.
H. A typed copy of the exact program should be submitted to the committee at the time of your hearing. This should include the exact order of the program, titles of movements, all assisting musicians, and birth and death dates of the composers. This should be exactly as it will appear on your concert program. For Music Education students sharing a recital, your program order should be coordinated prior to the hearing, with one form submitted with both programs.
I. Translations for voice and program notes must be prepared, duplicated, and inserted by the student.
6.7 Jazz Studies Recital Requirements
A. Repertoire Approval
In the case of the junior and senior recitals, the recitalist's program will be reviewed by the applied studio instructor, and the coordinator of the Jazz Studies program for approval before the student presents their recital. Any changes in programming will require additional review and approval by the above mentioned individuals.
B. Attire Requirements
The recitalist's attire consists of coat and tie for men, and dresses, skirts and blouses, or dressy pant suits for women. The recitalist's accompanists are required to wear the same attire. Sloppy or poor attire is unprofessional. Any student not meeting these requirements risks failing their recital.
C. Specific Requirements for Junior and Senior Recitals
See your applied studio instructor or the coordinator of Jazz Studies for specific requirements for recitals.
6.8 Music Technology Junior Project/Senior Project
Junior or Senior projects can be a live performance project, or lecture/presentation with accompanying written document. It will be accepted through the following process:
A. A written proposal approved by the jury members and applied instructor.
B. Submission and approval of project at the jury or through presentation.
6.9 Booking the Concert Hall for Recitals
Music majors may use the Concert Hall for recitals. Students wishing to book the Concert Hall should complete a Request for Student Recital form (available at the Music Office), have their instructor sign it, and then check with the Music Office for available dates.
Students can book in the Hall up to a semester in advance. Dates late in the semester tend to be more popular and are booked the fastest. Be aware that school ensembles have priority and their dates are booked before the schedule is opened to students. Students must submit a Recital Concert Hall Reservation Form to the School at the time of booking a recital date. A $30 program fee (non-refundable) and $100 security and cleaning deposit (refundable) is required at the time of registration. Arrangements for opening the Concert Hall on the day of the recital must be made by the student with their instructor.
6.10 Programs
All programs will be printed by the School of Music & Dance. They will be one-sided 8 1/2 x 5 1/2. All degree recitals must have the following statement. In partial fulfillment of the (insert degree level at end of statement) and the name of the applied instructor.
Ten original programs will be withheld by the Music Office. Recital programs are bound and archived each academic year. They must present a unified, standardized, professional look. If student wishes to include program notes, translations, and acknowledgements, they may provide a secondary program for this purpose at their own expense.
6.11 Recital Recording
The School of Music & Dance is not responsible for the recording of any recital. Students wishing to have their recital recorded may make arrangement Students will be personally responsible for all costs.
