Music @ Noon student recitals
Music at Noon student recitals are presented toward the end of each quarter as part of the Music at Noon concert series. Performances may be solo or ensemble. In the Spring Quarter, there is a Music at Noon student composer recital at the end of the Spring quarter. Please contact the Music Office for more information.
Annual Concerto/Aria competition
During the fall quarter, the Santa Clara University Symphony Orchestra sponsors a competition to select Santa Clara students to perform as soloists in the Orchestra's Winter concert. Instrumentalists prepare a concerto movement and singers prepare two contrasting arias. Winners may not compete again the following year. This competition is adjudicated by off-campus judges and is open to all music students and non-majors taking private instruction. Contact the music office for more information and to sign up.
Paid performances
From time to time, the Music Office gets requests for students to perform at on and off-campus events. If you are interested in being considered for this, contact the music office.
Junior and Senior Recitals
To reserve a student recital date you must complete and submit a Student Recital Request form to the music office. Please read below for more information about the process.
Senior Recitals (2 units)
Senior Recitals take place in the Spring Quarter ONLY, unless by permission of the department chair, in consultation with the senior faculty. A Senior Recital requires a pre-recital hearing before a faculty committee and must include 45 to 60 minutes of music. Senior Recital Hearings must take place within the first four weeks of the spring quarter and must be attended by the student's primary teacher and one member of the senior music faculty. In the case of students who are presenting recitals on multiple instruments or voice, then each of those teachers must be present. Students may choose to use their Winter Jury as their Recital Hearing if their recital has been scheduled within the first four weeks of the following quarter.
Dates and times are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and will be confirmed upon submission of the completed reservation form to the music office.
Note: Junior and Senior Composition Recitals do not require a pre-recital hearing, but must be approved by the primary teacher in consultation with the composition faculty, and Chair(s). The recital length will be determined on the basis of the approved compositions. Recitals that include both original student compositions and primary voice or instrument must follow the process for both.
Junior Recitals (1 unit)
Junior Recitals take place in the Winter Quarter ONLY, except by permission of the department chair, in consultation with the senior faculty. A Junior Recital requires a pre-recital hearing, and must be 30-45 minutes in length (including breaks and intermission), or 30 minutes of music per student if shared with another student.
Junior Recital Hearings must take place within the first four weeks of the Winter Quarter and must be attended by the student's primary teacher and one member of the senior music faculty. In the case of students who are presenting recitals on multiple instruments or voice, then each of those teachers must be present. Students may choose to use their Fall Jury as their recital hearing if their recital has been scheduled within the first four weeks of the following quarter.
Dates and times are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and will be confirmed upon submission of the completed reservation form to the music office.
Recital Hall Reservations for Rehearsals
Students are responsible for reservation of the Recital Hall with the music office to ensure they have time in the hall for practice and rehearsals prior to the recital. Students are also responsible for reserving any evening or weekend practice time in the hall before their performance with the Music Office.
Accompanists
For Music Department degree recitals, an accompanist (if needed) will be provided by the Department of Music. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange all rehearsal times with their accompanist including a dress rehearsal. Music is due one month in advance of the recital. Contact Debra Lambert for more information.
Receptions
If a post-recital reception is desired, students are fully responsible for its organization and clean-up. Contact the music office for information.