Procedures for Student Recitals
Our Branch is pleased to offer recital opportunities to all our branch members’ students.
It is our desire to accommodate as many teachers and their students as time permits; unfortunately, our recitals have time limits. In some cases, these time constraints might require us to select students from those submitted by their teachers. A sorting process will be applied based on the date that the recital application is received. It may be the case that only one of a teacher's students will be able to play on the recital and only one of the student's pieces will be selected. We ask that each teacher list his students in order of priority and prioritize their pieces. We will make certain that every teacher who has submitted an application has at least one student selected before choosing another teacher’s second student. The cutoff date for accepting applications is three (3) weeks before the date of the recital. Please do not sign up a student who does not know his piece in its entirety or does not have it memorized.
SPECIFICS
Application form: Please fill out the Recital Application form with the exact wording that you wish to appear on the program.
Fee: None
Total possible number of pieces selected: 2
Total possible time: 8 minutes, no repeats
Maximum number of students per teacher: unlimited; however, the sorting process will probably limit the number of students from each teacher chosen
Application deadline: must be received at least 3 weeks before the recital date (Please note that it is possible that the recital could be filled before the deadline is reached.)
Once you have filled out the application, hit 'continue' and you will be taken to a page where you can print it out. Once you have printed out the application, mail it to:
Dr. Denise Chevalier MTAC Branch Recital
528 Hilbar Lane
Palo Alto, Ca 94303
Recital Location
Foster City Community Center
Wind Room
1000 East Hillsdale Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404
Arrival and attendance:
1. Students should arrive 20 minutes before the recital start time.
2. All parents, teachers and students are expected to stay through the entire recital.
Dress code: Make sure you inform your students of the dress code requirements.
PREFERRED stage attire for the recital: Formal or semi-formal attire (boys dark suits, girls party dresses)
Boys minimum stage attire for the recital:
Pressed dress shirt, long sleeve, tucked in
Dress slacks (not denim), pleated is nice
Coordinated dress belt
Dark socks
Black shoes (no treads, not athletic)
Tie or bowtie
No jewelry for boys
Girls minimum stage attire for the recital:
Dressy blouse
Dressy skirt or slacks (not denim)
If a very young girl, white socks; if older, natural toned stockings
Black shoes (not athletic)
Jewelry: silver or gold toned necklace and/or earrings (one set, not multiple sets, not plastic)
Not acceptable: Wrinkled or stained clothes or shirts partially tucked in
"Do's" and "Don'ts":
Do not wear shorts
Do not wear clunky boots or shoes or flip flops
Girls: Hems should be no more than two inches above the knees when seated
All tops must cover the midriff area
All your outerwear must cover your underwear
Tips:
1. Practice your musical performance in your outfit so that you know how it will feel when you’re playing.
2. Make sure that your hair doesn’t distract you or the audience by falling in your face.
TEACHER PERFORMERS FOR BRANCH RECITALS
This is new this year!
Many of our students do not get the opportunity to go to concerts to hear professional musicians. We are asking those members who are interested in sharing their artistry to perform at the end of these branch recitals. They can do this as a solo performer or as a member of an ensemble. The material should be relatively short—pieces of approximately 4 minutes in length.
For more information, contact Denise Chevalier at the address above.
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