Recital and Concert Programs

Digital (PDF) versions of prepared recital and concert programs are available on the School of Music Digital Concert Programs website (link below). Programs remain posted for the current academic year and are archived thereafter.

Audience members can access programs by scanning a QR code upon entering the hall—or even before they arrive. Streaming audiences will also have access to the full digital program online.

Recital and Small Ensemble Programs

Recital programs are due at least one month before your performance date. Late submissions may result in delayed or unavailable program support. This deadline aligns with the recital jury deadline.

Preparing Your Program

• Download the appropriate Microsoft Word (.docx) template from the Program Templates section.
• Add all required information: performer name, instrument, supporting performers, repertoire, composer dates, and other details.
• Consult the Program Templates instructions and the Style Guide as you complete your program.

Note: Translations, performer biographies, and program notes are included only in ensemble, faculty, and guest artist programs. They are not printed for student recitals. Students who wish to provide program notes must print and distribute them independently.

Proofing and Submission

• Proofread your program carefully and review it with your major professor before submitting. Performers are responsible for accuracy, correct spelling and grammar, and proper diacritical markings.
• Submit your program through the Recital Registration Form at least one month before your performance. This form processes jury approval (if required), submits your program for printing, and collects any special staging needs.

Instruments & Staging

• Fortepiano or harpsichord use requires permission from the Keyboard Area Chair.
• Portative organ use requires permission from the Director of Choral Activities.

Fees

All applicable recital and streaming fees must be paid one month prior to your recital. Payments can be made online using the link provided below.

Note: The payment site is labeled “Recital Fees at Organ Hall,” but it serves both Tew Recital Hall and Organ Hall.

Program Delivery

• A digital copy of every program will be posted on the Digital Concert Programs website.
• Printed programs will be delivered directly to on‑campus performance venues.
• Off‑campus recital programs will be available for pickup in the CVPA Dean’s Office (Music 220).

Complete your program using the template linked below, obtain your instructor’s approval, and make all required edits before submitting your finalized program through the Recital Registration Form. Performers are responsible for ensuring their programs are free of grammatical and spelling errors and include all necessary diacritical markings (e.g., accents, umlauts, cedillas). Composer dates are required.

Timings for individual pieces are no longer included in the printed program. Instead, please provide the duration of each piece directly in the Recital Registration Form.

Instructions

1. Please download the recital program template (linked below).
2. Consult the Style Guide if you have any formatting questions.
3. Tabs are already preset in the program templates. After entering the title, simply tab to the right margin to add the composer information. Please do not insert tables, indentation changes, bullet points, outline numbering, or similar formatting elements, as these additions slow down the process of creating the merged final program.
4. Please review your program carefully for accuracy. Correct spelling, dates, and all diacritical markings are the responsibility of the performer.
5. Send a draft of your program to your studio professor for approval before submitting it online. You will not receive an edited draft prior to your recital, so it is essential that the version you submit is complete and accurate.

Recital Program Template (*.docx)

Titles

Enter the full title of each work, including key, opus number, and year of composition. Translated titles may be listed after the original title.

• Opus and number are abbreviated op. (opp.) and no. (nos.) and are not capitalized.

Examples:

• Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, op. 73, “Emperor”
• Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose)

Composer Names and Dates

Enter the composer’s full name with birth and death years. Initials may be used when they are widely accepted as standard.

Examples:

• J.S. Bach (1685–1750)
• Philip Glass (b. 1937)

Catalog Numbers

Include thematic catalog numbers when applicable:

• Bach: BWV
• Mozart: K.
• Schubert: D.
• Vivaldi: RV
• Telemann: TWV
• Works without opus number: WoO

Styling:

• op. for opus numbers
• Most catalog systems use a capital letter + period + space + number
  • K. 475, D. 950
• Exceptions (no period): BWV 565, RV 269, TWV 55:C3, WoO 45

Movements

Indent movement titles or song titles within a cycle or set. Do not number movements if all are performed fully and in order.

Example:
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, op. 67

Allegro con brio
Andante con moto
Scherzo. Allegro
Allegro

If a multi‑movement work has untitled movements, list the tempo marking rather than a numeral.

Keys

Spell out key signatures using hyphens:

• C-sharp
• B-flat

Capitalize Major, use lowercase for minor.

Diacritical Marks

All names and non‑English words must include correct diacritical marks (diacritics).

Examples:
Á à Â ä Å å Æ æ á ç É È é è Í Ì í ì î ñ ó Ò ò ö ø ß Ú ú ù ü

Additional Program Elements

• Add space in the program where applause is expected or encouraged.
• Indicate Intermission if applicable.
• Credit guest musicians on both the cover page and in the program order (this does not include your accompanist).

Academic Degrees

When spelled out, use lowercase:

• bachelor’s degree
• master’s degree
• doctor’s degree / doctorate

When abbreviated, use periods after each letter:

• B.A., M.S., Ph.D., M.S.I.A., B.F.A.
• Exception: MBA has no periods.