4.0 Performance Information

4.1 Recitals

4.1a. Requirements

The student should schedule a recital hearing at least two weeks before the recital. The recital hearing is evaluated by the faculty of the student's area. A recital hearing is required for all undergraduate and MM degree recitals and is optional for DMA degree recitals.

4.1b. Scheduling

By submitting the recital request form in the sections below, students may request the Harris Concert Hall for their recital. All requests will be reviewed in the order that they are received. Students studying Percussion may schedule recitals in the Plough Performance Hall due to equipment access.

This scheduling process is designed to establish student needs and communicate them in the most efficient way possible to the support personnel who will assist in the performance. Please note, degree recitals may not be scheduled after the last day of exams for Fall and Spring semesters nor at any time during Summer Sessions.

Scheduling requests must be submitted no later than two weeks before the performance. If you are planning, you may check for available recital dates for Fall Semester beginning the Monday after Spring Break of the previous semester (about mid-March) and for Spring Semester you may check beginning the Wednesday after Fall Break of the previous semester (about mid-October).
All recital requests will be submitted via the SoM Recital Request Form.
Before submitting a recital request, reach out to our department scheduler to check space availabilty at Scheduling_Music@memphis.edu.
Upon request, Commercial Music and Jazz Studies recitals may be scheduled in the 7:30 slot in the Jazz/Commercial room, SFPAC 1204.
Requests for the fall semester will begin being processed after the 1st of July. Requests for spring semester will begin being processed the Monday following fall break.
Weekday Undergraduate Recitals must be scheduled at 5:30 pm. On weekends and during exam periods, undergraduate recitals may be scheduled at 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, or 7:30 pm. Please note, graduate students will be given priority for the 7:30 time slot on a case-by-case basis.
By submitting your request, you are putting a hold on your chosen date. Once the request is received, your applied teacher's approval must give their approval for the date to be confirmed. Any updates to technical needs must be submitted at least two weeks before the performance via the update link provided in the recital request confirmation.
Dress rehearsals in the scheduled performance space cannot be guaranteed; however, every effort will be made to work with you and get one scheduled.
- What is included in your recital reservation includes the following Services:
  - Streaming and simple recording of performance
  - 1 Microphone and simple audio playback, 1 monitor playback wedge
  - Audio/Visual Crew
  - Stage Crew and House crew
  - Grand Piano Use
- All other needs must be filled externally, such as Live Mixing, Professional Recording, Editing, ect.
Only one date will be reserved per student and recital dates/times may not be traded or changed without permission from the Scheduling and Events Coordinator.

Scheduling requests must be submitted no later than two weeks before the performance. If you are planning, you may check for available recital dates for Fall Semester beginning the Monday after Spring Break of the previous semester (about mid-March) and for Spring Semester you may check beginning the Wednesday after Fall Break of the previous semester (about mid-October).
All recital requests will be submitted via the SoM Recital Request Form.
Before submitting a recital request, reach out to our department scheduler to check space availabilty at Scheduling_Music@memphis.edu.
Upon request, Commercial Music and Jazz Studies recitals may be scheduled in the 7:30 slot in the Jazz/Commercial room, SFPAC 1204.
Requests for the fall semester will begin being processed after the 1st of July. Requests for spring semester will begin being processed the Monday following fall break.
Weekday Graduate Recitals must be scheduled at 7:30 pm. On weekends and during exam periods, graduate recitals may be scheduled at 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, or 7:30 pm.
By submitting your request, you are putting a hold on your chosen date. Once the request is received, your applied teacher's approval must give their approval for the date to be confirmed. Any updates to technical needs must be submitted at least two weeks before the performance via the update link provided in the recital request confirmation.
Dress rehearsals in the scheduled performance space cannot be guaranteed; however, every effort will be made to work with you and get one scheduled.
- What is included in your recital reservation includes the following Services:
  - Streaming and simple recording of performance
  - 1 Microphone and simple audio playback, 1 monitor playback wedge
  - Audio/Visual Crew
  - Stage Crew and House crew
  - Grand Piano Use
- All other needs must be filled externally, such as Live Mixing, Professional Recording, Editing, ect.
Only one date will be reserved per student and recital dates/times may not be traded or changed without permission from the Scheduling and Events Coordinator.

4.1c. Equipment Request

All keyboard needs (piano, prepared piano, harpsichord, or organ) must be included in your recital request in the appropriate sections. You should also list any other items you may need for your performance (chairs, stands, audio playback, etc) and your recording requests (audio, visual, and/or live stream). Note: Recitals are by default recorded and streamed at no additional charge.

4.1d. Accompaniment

Please see Collaborative Piano Services for policy information regarding staff pianists for recitals.

4.1e. Program Information

School of Music program information must be emailed to the Program Coordinator 10 school days before the event. Program submissions should be in Microsoft Word format and use the program template, which can be downloaded here. The major professor should proofread student programs before submission.

Once the program is ready for submission, it should be emailed to music_marketing@memphis.edu.

When the program is ready, it will be emailed to you for proofing. Revisions and/or approval must be made within 24 hours of sending proof. Send your approval or revisions to music_marketing@memphis.edu.

Digital versions of event programs will be uploaded to the Performance and Events Programs page for patrons to view online or download and print at home for a keepsake. The School of Music only provides digital programs.

4.1f. Recording & Streaming

The Facilities Manager oversees recording and streaming procedures in the School of Music. The School of Music produces digital recordings of performance events as follows: All student degree recitals, all student ensemble concerts, all faculty and guest artist recitals, Internet broadcasts, special recording projects and productions, and special events as determined by the Director. Off-campus recording requests or non-course related faculty projects are within the scope of the School of Music capabilities, however, are subject to separate fees and the availability of recording staff, facility and equipment, as well as approval of the Director of the School of Music.

All recitals will be streamed online using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@RudiEScheidtSchoolofMusic/streams

Individual livestreams can be found in the channel.

4.1g. Archived Recitals & Performances

The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music maintains a digital archive of all masterclasses, performances, recitals, and other recorded content.

The School is in the process of transitioning to Digital Commons. To access content users will need to create a Digital Commons account. Content is accessible to the public but only available for download by students and faculty using their memphis.edu email addresses. As we transition, please email tech_music@memphis.edu for any events having taken place before the start of the fall 2020 semester. For events fall 2020 to present, please visit our School of Music Vimeo Archive.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions about performances as we work through this transition.

4.1h. Cancellation & Rescheduling Options

Students must notify the Scheduling Office at once if they need to cancel a scheduled recital to allow appropriate notice for Performance Management support staff. A suitable date for rescheduling will be determined for the following semester. Exceptions to this are students who must cancel due to a University closure (caused by weather or other types of emergency) or students who must cancel due to illness or injury. These students may be allowed to reschedule once within the semester if a suitable date is available. Please note that documentation will be required to accompany any request involving illness or injury. No recitals will be rescheduled more than once in a semester under any circumstances.

Recitals that are canceled and given a grade of IP may not be scheduled during the summer or intersession in the winter but must be rescheduled within the subsequent regular full semester (fall or spring).

4.2 Applied Lessons

Applied Lessons are specific to each degree program. Therefore, the requirements for each applied studio differ and are notated in the teacher's syllabus. Each student should receive an Applied syllabus at the first lesson of each semester. Lessons are listed as TBA in the University schedule of classes. The Applied teacher should be in contact at the beginning of the semester to schedule a specific lesson time compatible with the student's class schedule. If a student wishes to take applied lessons, they must first schedule an audition through the Music Admissions Office. Students taking applied lessons must perform in an ensemble. In addition to weekly lessons, students must attend their applied instructor's weekly Studio Class.

4.3 Studio Classes/Master Classes

Most Applied Music one-on-one lesson courses require a weekly private lesson and a weekly Studio Class or Master Class. The time and location of this class should be listed on the Applied Music course syllabus, and students are expected to attend and participate.

In addition, students may be required to attend weekly departmental recitals, guest artist master classes and recitals, and other events. These requirements will be communicated directly to students by the applied music instructor.

4.4 Juries

All music majors enrolled in Applied Music must pass jury examinations as prescribed by the faculty of their area. Students should consult their Applied Music course syllabi or major professor for complete jury requirements.

Normally, all music majors will perform either a jury or degree recital in each semester of Applied Music enrollment.

4.5 Ensemble Requirements & Placements

Ensemble requirements depend on each student's degree program and scholarship status. Please consult your advisor for specific ensemble requirements in your division/degree program. Ensemble placements are determined by audition and occur just before classes begin each semester. For more information, see the SOM's ensembles page.

4.6 Ensemble Policies

For ensemble policies, see 3.17 Ensemble Policies in the Faculty & Staff Handbook.

4.7 Upper Divisional

For Undergraduate Students Only
Undergraduate students enrolled in Music Education, Performance, Commercial Music Performance, and Jazz Performance must demonstrate proficiency on their instrument before advancing to upper-division instruction. This examination occurs at the end of the fourth semester for all Performance majors, and at the end of the sixth semester for all Music Education, Jazz Performance and Commercial Music majors. Check with your applied instructor for any additional requirements. Failure to achieve upper division status can result in the student being advised into a different major.

Music Education majors qualify for upper division academic courses by meeting the Teacher Education Program (TEP) requirements: 2.75 GPA, 18 or higher on ACT (or passing score on PRAXIS I Core plus disposition assessment), successful background check, and completion of ENGL 1010, ENGL 1020, MATH 1420 [or equivalent], EDPR 2111, and MUSE 2002.