Recital Information

Junior and Senior Recital

Junior Recital

Satisfactory completion of MUS 323, Junior Recital, is a requirement in the performance option. Each student approved for a junior recital should register for MUS 323 during the semester in which the recital will be completed. Junior recital approval must be attempted in the first jury after passing the UDSE.

Senior Recital

MUS 423A, Senior Recital is a prerequisite to graduation for all B.M. music majors (Music Composition majors must complete MUS 423B). Each student approved for a senior recital should register for the course during the semester in which the recital will be completed. For specific information on senior projects see your Area Director. Senior recital approval should be attempted in the 8th semester of study and no later than the 9th (native Freshmen) or 5th semester of study for transfer students.

Requirements

Junior or Senior Recitals contain repertoire that requires 45 minutes of actual playing time. Due to Covid-19, you will be required to submit a video recital and progam in lieu of holding an in-person recital. Please refer to the directions in the recital syllabus for instruction and contact your area director for specific information pertating to requirements of your area.

Recital Dates

Recital dates are chosen by lottery. Seniors are given first priority. Seniors and Juniors will have an informational meeting during the first few weeks of the semester in which they will give their recital. Recitals may be scheduled in DRH, A301, A311, or C100. Receptions are usually held in the DRH Lobby, C200, or A307.

For more detailed information please carefully read the Recital Syllabus (below) and the BCCM CSULB Catalog.

Recital Procedures

1. Plan to attend the mandatory Recital Orientation Meeting at the beginning of the semester in which you plan to give your recital.
2. Download and read carefully the Recital Syllabus.
3. Be sure to prepare your recital program by using the appropriate Recital Program Template below.

4. Submit your video recital online using the DocuSign links in the Recital Syllabus.
   **Note—you may have to copy and paste links from the syllabus into a new browser window if you can’t click on them**

**Students must COMPLETE their recitals before the beginning of finals.

Recital Program Templates

Senior/Junior Recital Program Cover

The Senior/Junior recital program cover can be downloaded here in Adobe Acrobat format:

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Graduate Recital Program Cover

The Graduate recital program cover can be downloaded here in Adobe Acrobat format:

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Adobe PDF Resources