A student honors recital is scheduled toward the conclusion of each semester. Students are nominated for this performance by their applied instructor and selected by the music faculty based upon their performance achievement, progress during the semester, contribution to the art of music at Lenoir-Rhyne, and enthusiasm. Senior recitals are required in the music performance and music education degree programs. Below are a few guidelines to help in planning degree recitals. Recitals should be limited to one hour in length, including a brief intermission.
Students sharing recitals generally find that the program works best if the performers alternate.
This approach allows each performer to relax a little between pieces and gives the audience as much variety as possible. Repertoire for degree recitals is left to the discretion of the applied instructor and the student. In general, students are encouraged to program mostly traditional solo literature, although some chamber music within a recital is certainly appropriate. Students must petition the music department chair for the privilege of presenting a solo recital. The chair will appoint a faculty committee which will then schedule a recital hearing.