Recitals
DSMTA Recitals offer a wonderful opportunity for your students to take part in a multi-studio event. They allow them to be exposed to and inspired by students of varying degrees of proficiency---from very early to very advanced! Please consider entering a few (or a lot!!) of students during the 2021-22 school year. Recital dates and places my be found on the application below or the DSMTA Calendar. If you have questions please contact Sharon Parker.
***IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT***
The first two recitals of the 2021-2022 year will be virtual.
The first two recitals of the 2021-2022 year will be virtual.
Video Submission Information:
Upon registration (pdf linked above), you will receive an email from Sharon with a link and password to upload your video. Please request this from her if you don't receive it. We cannot receive videos via email.
VIDEO COMMENTS:
1. Normal "phone" videos are fine (mp4s) and there are no file size restrictions.
2. Turn your camera horizontally (like a movie screen), never vertically. If you have home mess on the sides, try to clear it out first.
4. Position the camera to include the student's face and hands. Waist up would be a good perspective.
4. Begin the video with the student seated at the bench, give a few seconds of recording time, then place hands and begin.
5. DOUBLE CHECK YOUR WORK: Do a 10-second run-through with the student and record. Make sure everything sounds right before doing the whole thing.
6. Don't forget to bow after!
Honors Recital Information
(application below this section)
The Honors Recital is the culminating recital of the year and has different requirements than the regular recitals. The requirements are:
1. Students must have received a "Superior Plus" rating from the judge at the current year solo festival.
2. Students are required to have performed in one DSMTA recital during the current year to be eligible.
3. Recitals are limited to Intermediate and Advanced level students only.
4. Students must have accumulated a minimum of 75 points in festivals in the last 5 years.
5. Students performing on the Honors Recital will be limited to one piece, within the given time limit. Memorization is required.
6. One teacher will be assigned to be in charge for the honors recital and give out the awards in each recital time.
7. Teachers must include a copy of the student's adjudication form from the performance festival with the application. (Unnecessary during any virtual years, as the system stores the judge sheet so we can check.)
8. There is no limit on the number of S+ students from one teacher as long as all of the requirements are met.
Two exceptions: If a student wins or places in an MTNA competition they are automatically eligible for the Honors Recital. Students who have played in DSMTA Master Classes will receive credit for one recital.