Recital Procedures

The information below is important to consider when planning a degree recital. There are several procedures in place to ensure fair space assignments.

Recital Procedure Checklist

Step One
- Read through the BU School of Music Recital Policy & guidelines on this page and subsequent pages. Download 2026-27 Policy on Student Recitals
- Schedule a time to meet with Production Coordinator Brenn Parker to book your dress rehearsal and recital date, time, and location.
  - Students will receive an email link to schedule their appointment one week prior to each scheduling window listed below for Fall and Spring.
Step Two
- Obtain Instructor’s signature on the Recital Agreement Form and return to coordinator Brenn Parker within 10 business days after scheduling to finalize. Students may make any changes to date, time, location, etc. during this time.
Step Three
- Submit the following forms 2 weeks before dress rehearsal:
  - Recital Production Sheet to room B07 (required)
  - Program Request Form found below (optional)
Step Four
- Receiving academic credit:
  - To gain academic credit for your recital (ensuring your recital is on your transcript), you must fill out the appropriate administrative form(s) and submit them to the Academic Coordinator’s Office (CFA 240). This must be done upon passing your recital permission. Your recital will not go on your academic transcript without submitting these proper forms to the Academic Coordinator’s Office.
  - Said recital forms and specifications are on the SOM Forms & Resources Page.

Recital Program Request Form

* required

Step 1 of 2

Is this request being submitted at least 2 weeks PRIOR to your recital date AND is the recital taking place in either the Concert Hall or Marshall Room?*
- Yes
- No
If this answer is no, then the Production Department may not have time to compile a program for you.
Name*
First Last
Instrument*
BU Email*
Recital Date*
Recital Start Time*

: Hours

Minutes

AM/PM
Recital Venue*
Must be in Concert Hall or Marshall Room to be eligible for program creation.

Name of Teacher*
Degree Program*
Name of Accompanist

Please leave blank if you have more than one piano accompanist in your program.
Recital Repertoire #1
First musical work listed on the Recital Program.
Composer First & Last Name*
Date of Composer's Birth & Death*

Example: Beethoven (1770-1827). If the composer is currently living, list date of birth.
Repertoire Title*

Example: Piano Sonata No.1, Op.2
Title of Each Movement

Example: I. Allegro, II. Adagio, III. Minuet/Allegretto, IV. Prestissimo
Additional Performers

Please list the First & Last Name, and instrument of each performer for this work (do not need to include accompanist name if they are playing on each piece).
Intermission After this work?*
Recital Repertoire #2
Second musical work listed on the Recital Program.
Composer First & Last Name*
Date of Composer's Birth & Death*

Example: Beethoven (1770-1827). If the composer is currently living, list date of birth.
Repertoire Title*

Example: Piano Sonata No.1, Op.2
Title of Each Movement

Example: I. Allegro, II. Adagio, III. Minuet/Allegretto, IV. Prestissimo
Additional Performers

Please list the First & Last Name, and instrument of each performer for this work.
Intermission After this work?*
Recital Repertoire #3
Third musical work listed on the Recital Program.
Composer First & Last Name*
Date of Composer's Birth & Death*

Example: Beethoven (1770-1827). If the composer is currently living, list date of birth.
Repertoire Title*

Example: Piano Sonata No.1, Op.2
Repertoire Title

Example: Piano Sonata No.1, Op.2
Title of Each Movement

Example: I. Allegro, II. Adagio, III. Minuet/Allegretto, IV. Prestissimo
Additional Performers

Please list the First & Last Name, and instrument of each performer for this work.
Intermission After this work?*
Recital Repertoire #4
Fourth musical work listed on the Recital Program.
Composer First & Last Name*
Date of Composer's Birth & Death*

Example: Beethoven (1770-1827). If the composer is currently living, list date of birth.
Repertoire Title*

Example: Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 2
Title of Each Movement

Example: I. Allegro, II. Adagio, III. Minuet/Allegretto, IV. Prestissimo
Additional Performers

Please list the First & Last Name, and instrument of each performer for this work.
Intermission After this work?*
Additional Repertoire
For all additional musical works: please list the composer's First & Last Name, Dates of Composer's Birth & Death, Repertoire Title, Title of Each Movement, and Additional Performers.
I have included each of these items in the box above*
- location of intermission
- titles of movements
- birth/death dates of composers
- names of additional performers underneath each piece
I agree that I will fill out and send a Production Form to Connor Barry (cbarry@bu.edu) at least 2 weeks before my dress rehearsal date.*
- Yes
PDF of Production Form: https://www.bu.edu/cfa/files/2025/10/Recital-Production-Form.pdf

Recital Limitations

> Stage Support, Recordings, & Piano Usage

Priority Windows

Recitals in the Concert Hall and Marshall Room will be scheduled by appointment in the order found below.

FALL 2026 BOOKINGS

SPRING 2027 BOOKINGS

Students will receive an email link to schedule their appointment one week prior to the start of their degree priority window. They must consult the included Availability Calendar and fill out the Recital Date Request Form before the appointment.

Due to the high demand for recital slots in April and May, it is strongly recommended to book prior to spring break (March 2027). The production department cannot guarantee space availability for requests made after spring break.

Students should immediately verify the availability of their studio professor, accompanist, and other recital participants once confirmation of their dress rehearsal and recital times is received.

Rescheduling

Dress rehearsal and recital dates/times may be changed for any reason within the first 10 business days after receiving a confirmation email by visiting the Scheduling Office. After that, students who need to reschedule their recital to another date within the same semester must submit a petition to the Director of Production and Performance explaining the reason(s) why the recital must be rescheduled. Rescheduling petitions must be submitted at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled recital, except in the case of emergency (as determined at the sole discretion of the Production Department). Students who need to reschedule their recital to a later semester may cancel their recital (see below). Students may not swap rehearsal or recital times with other students.

Please note that rescheduling petitions submitted within 5 business days of the scheduled recital (except in the case of emergency) or for the following reasons will not be considered:

Lack of preparation
Conflict with ensemble rehearsal, concert, or other obligation
Unavailability of recital participants (accompanist, ensemble members, etc.)
Outside gig or performance opportunity, including auditions
Failed permission (see cancellations)

Students whose petitions are not considered or approved may cancel their recital and reschedule in a CFA classroom or offsite venue.

Important: It is the student’s responsibility to check the Ensembles Calendar to ensure that there are no ensemble obligations that conflict with recital and recital dress rehearsal dates. No requests to be excused from any part of a large ensemble rehearsal or performance because of a recital or recital dress rehearsal will be permitted. This policy extends to students participating in another student’s recital. It is your responsibility to make sure that everyone participating in your recital is available for both the recital dress rehearsal and recital. Students participating in a recital who are in orchestra should hold all performance dates until rosters are released. Additionally, ensemble obligations are not valid excuses for rescheduling recitals and recital dress rehearsals. Such conflicts will likely result in the cancellation of the recital. If you have any questions about recital scheduling and large ensembles, please be in contact with the Ensembles Manager (Katharine Hurd, B03, khurd@bu.edu).

> Ensembles Calendar

Recital Locations

Degree recitals at the School of Music may take place in the venues listed below only.

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Concert Hall

Events may start in the Concert Hall at 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm, or 8:00pm.

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The information below is important to consider when planning a degree recital. There are several procedures in place to ensure fair space assignments.

Recital Procedure Checklist

Recital Program Request Form

Recital Program Request Form

Step 1 of 2

Recital Repertoire #1

Recital Repertoire #2

Recital Repertoire #3

Recital Repertoire #4

Recital Limitations

Priority Windows

FALL 2026 BOOKINGS

SPRING 2027 BOOKINGS

Rescheduling

Recital Locations

Concert Hall

Marshall Room

Offsite Venues

Cancellations

Failure to Show

Junior Recitals