Recital Information & Instructions

Below you will find information about the process of securing a recital and instructions on how to complete each form. There are three different forms: recital request, pre-hearing, and special recital.

At the bottom of the page, you will find information regarding program preparation for your recitals.

Recital requests begin the WEDNESDAY after Add/Drop ends.

Recitals

Recital Request Form Information & Steps

Recital Request Forms are used for junior and senior recitals. You will need the following information:

• Applied Lesson Instructor name and email
• Juror 1 and 2 name and email 
• Accompanist name and email (if applicable)

First: Submit Recital Request Form through DocuSign

• Note: if an accompanist is not needed, leave this section blank
• To complete your submission, click finish

Next: Once your Applied Lesson Instructor has signed, you will receive an email notification from Docusign.

Then: Schedule a meeting with Facilities Coordinator (Curt Blankenship) to determine recital date, time, and location

• After the recital information is confirmed, the form will be sent to Juror 1 and 2 for confirmation.

Final: When all signatures are completed, all signers will receive a completed version of the form. If an accompanist has been submitted, they will also receive a copy of the form but do not need to sign.

Pre-Recital Form Information & Steps

Complete the Pre-Recital process after you have completed the Recital Request process.

First: Schedule your pre-recital with your Applied Lesson Instructor and Area Coordinator. Pre-recitals should take place no earlier than two weeks ahead of your scheduled recital.

Next: Submit Pre-Recital Form through Docusign the week of your pre-recital. You will need the following information:

• Applied Lesson Instructor name and email
• Area Coordinator name and email
• Recital date and time
• To complete your submission, click finish

Final: When all signatures are completed, all signers will receive a completed version of the form.

Special Recital Form

Special Recitals are for Music majors who have approval from their area coordinator and applied lesson instructor. We strongly suggest considering an off-campus venue for your special recital. On-campus special recitals cannot exceed 60 minutes, are held Tuesday-Friday in the Recital Hall, and must be completed in the first 8 weeks of the semester. You will need the following information:

• Applied Lesson Instructor name and email
• Area Coordinator name and email
• Accompanist name and email (if applicable)

First: Submit Special Recital Form through Docusign

• To complete your submission, click finish

Next: Once the Area Coordinator has signed, you will receive an email notification from Docusign.

Then: Schedule a meeting with Facilities Coordinator (Curt Blankenship) to determine recital date, time, and location

Final: When all signatures are completed, all signers will receive a completed version of the form. If an accompanist has been submitted, they will also receive a copy of the form but do not need to sign.

Program Preparation

FAQS

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What if I need to change the date or time of my recital?

You will need to start the entire process over from the beginning of the form you are filling out. Please make sure to notify your applied lesson instructor, jurors, and accompanist to expect a new form.

You also need to email music@vcu.edu notifying them that your previous form needs to be deleted.

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What if I fail my pre-hearing?

You will need to reschedule your recital by resubmitting the recital request form and resubmit the pre-hearing form as well.

You also need to email music@vcu.edu notifying them that your previous recital request form needs to be deleted.

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What if I'm going to need an accompanist but don't know who it will be yet?

Go ahead and complete the form process! You can always send your accompanist a copy of the form after you’ve figured out who will be accompanying you.

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