Recital Guidelines

Academic Year 2023–2024


Degree Requirement

The student recital is an essential part of every performance and music education degree at the School of Music. Individual degree programs have different requirements. Students should discuss those requirements with their studio instructor.


Livestream Option

The school offers either recorded or livestream services via the School of Music YouTube channel.

Weigel Auditorium offers livestream. A link will be provided prior to the performance, for you to share as you wish.

Timashev Recital Hall offers recording only. The link to the recording will be provided shortly after the recital date.

The Permission to Schedule Recital form will require you to grant permission to livestream, or decline.


Steps to Schedule

The recital scheduling process begins in the semester prior to the semester of the recital. All students are advised to begin the process early to ensure that all deadlines will be met.


Step 1 — Scheduling Guide and Frequently Asked Questions

Download the Recital Scheduling Guide [pdf] for step-by-step instructions. The guide will inform you of the length of recital and dress rehearsal(s) required for your degree program. You will need to know these requirements in order to move to the next step to request recital dates and times.

GRADUATE RECITALS (DMA recitals and the MM Concerto Piano Recital) require an additional approval form. See below.


Step 2 — Download School of Music Performance Spaces

Refer to this document to select your recital space. Be aware that some spaces do not provide the required audio recording capabilities or the option to livestream. Select your recital location carefully.


Step 3 — Download Permission to Schedule form

The form MUST be completed and submitted at least SIX WEEKS before your desired recital date.

Be sure to verify that you have registered for the correct section of your recital course. Have your studio instructor confirm the class number you enter on the form.


Step 4 — Complete and Submit Scheduling Form

  1. With your studio instructor, review thoroughly the Performance Spaces document to select your preferred space.
    • Note that ALL piano recitals will take place in the Timashev Recital Hall.
  2. Go to the Room Schedule.
  3. Refer to the Auditoria page for Weigel Auditorium and Timashev Recital Hall. Refer to the TMV Classrm/Perf Spaces page for alternate spaces.
    • Due to the limited technology, these alternate spaces are best for supplemental events. 
  4. Select three (3) potential recital dates/times for your selected space and record them on the form.
  5. Have your instructor sign the completed form. They may use a digital signature.
  6. Email the completed form(s) to Eva Banks at mus-recitals@osu.edu.

Off-campus recitals (for rare circumstances such as the need of an organ) — complete BOTH the Permission to Schedule Student Recital form AND the Off-Campus Recital Request form available by request from mus-recitals@osu.edu. This option requires special permission and carries additional requirements. Be sure to read all requirements carefully. 

If you are unable to submit your form(s) electronically, email the mus-recitals@osu.edu to make alternate arrangements.


Step 5 — Receive Recital Confirmation

Once submitted, your preferences will be considered and you will receive email confirmation within 3–5 business days.


Recital Packet and Next Steps

Once your recital is confirmed, you will receive your Recital Packet with the next steps for planning and completing your recital requirements. You will use some of the resources below to complete those steps.

Recital Program

Part of the recital preparation process includes preparing your program. Refer to the Recital Program Guidelines and Approval form included in the Recital Packet, to create your program. Follow the format found in the instructions. If you need technical assistance, email the program editor

NOTE  you are responsible for (1) creating your program (2) having it approved by your applied instructor and (3) printing copies of the finalized version for your audience.

(1) Download and Save the following PDF to your device. (2) Convert the saved PDF file to Microsoft Word to build your program (printable on standard 8.5" x 11" letter-sized paper). The School is not responsible for providing programs for student recitals.

 


Stage Crew Needs and Recording Services

Your Recital Packet will detail the requirements and services available for your recital. Complete the Stage Crew Needs sheet appropriate for your recital location, and email (no later than three [3] weeks prior to your recital) to mus-recitals@osu.edu.

Off-campus recitals — Stage crew and recording services ARE NOT available for off-campus recitals. You will also be responsible for providing a well-tuned piano (if needed) and the required high-quality audio recording of your recital.


Graduate Student Recital Approval Forms

Some graduate recitals (DMA recitals and the MM Concerto Piano Recital) require an additional approval form. 

These forms, and these forms ONLY, should be completed and emailed to mus-grad@osu.edu. All other components of the recital process must be submitted to the address listed (e.g. Recording Services form to recording services, etc.)

DMA in performance — complete one DMA Recital Approval Form for each of your 4 major recitals. Follow the DMA Recital Approval Process Instructions.

MM in piano — download, save and complete the fillable Concerto Piano Recital Approval form for your preliminary recital. Email to mus-grad@osu.edu.


Contact

Questions that are not answered in the Scheduling Guide or Recital Packet? Email Eva Banks at mus-recitals@osu.edu.


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