Recital Examination Information for Undergraduate Students
Recital Application Steps
- Complete the Recital Information Checklist
- Complete & Submit Online Recital Application Form
- Check Recital Timetable
Recital Dates
Semester 1, 2009 Recitals will take place between:
- Tuesday 9 June and Friday 19 June 2009
- Deferred Recitals - Monday 20 July and Friday 4 July 2009
Semester 2, 2009 Recitals will take place between:
- Monday 2 November and Friday 27 November 2009
- Deferred Recitals - Monday 30 November and Friday 4 December 2009
Recital Requirements for Undergraduate Principal Study in Instrument or Voice
| Unit | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Principal Study 4 |
Jury/qualifying exam assessed by panel 15-25 minutes (BMus - 25 minutes; BMusStudies and BMusEd - 15 minutes) OR Public recital at junior level assessed by panel 40 minutes (DipMus only) Teacher Grade 20%, Panel 80%. Students must pass all assessment components. |
| Principal Study 4 (Major) |
Qualifying exam: 25 minutes (instrument specific) OR Recital at junior level assessed by panel: 40 minutes (DipMus only) Teacher Grade 20%, Panel Grade 80% |
| Principal Study 6 |
Public recital at junior level assessed by panel (40 minutes) or jury exam assessed by panel 20 minutes (BMusStud and BMusEd only) Teacher Grade 20%, Panel Grade 80%. Students must pass all assessment components. |
| Principal Study 6 (Major) |
Recital at junior level assessed by panel - 40 minutes Teacher Grade 20%, Panel Grade 80% |
| Principal Study 8 |
Public recital at senior level assessed by panel - 50 minutes Teacher Grade 20%, Panel Grade 80%. Students must pass all assessment components. |
| Principal Study 8 (Major) |
Recital at senior level assessed by panel - 50 minutes Teacher Grade 20%, Panel Grade 80% |
Important Information About Recitals
Students should discuss their recital programs with their teacher and Chair of Unit at the beginning of the examination semester or in the semester prior to the examination. It is the student's responsibility to discuss suitable repertoire and performance requirements with teachers to avoid inappropriate choices and problems with the availability of associate artists/accompanists.
Recital programs must be submitted for formal approval by the Chair of Unit by the conclusion of week 9 of the recital semester.
ACCP3611/3612/3613 Recital Preparation 1 - 3 must be taken by students who wish to use Sydney Conservatorium of Music Ensemble Studies staff accompanists. These units can only be taken in the semester in which a student has a recital or qualifying exam (i.e. Diplima of Music in semester 4; BMus Studies in semester 6; BMus in semesters 4,6 and 8; BMus Hons in semester 4, 6, 7 or 8). Students may take a maximum of 3 Recital Preparation units of study during their award course.
Candidates for public recital examinations are assessed against the following criteria:
- The performance, as a whole, displayed instrumental or vocal control appropriate to the level of examination
- The performance was accurate with respect to rhythm, pitch, articulation and dynamics
- The performance (where appropriate) was a faithful reading and/or memorisation of the composer's text
- The performance displayed musically effective production, projection and variation of tone
- The candidate communicated well with other players, demonstrating good listening and ensemble skills, and leadership (where appropriate)
- The performance communicated an understanding of expressive, stylistic, musical and structural issues
- The performance displayed musical creativity, artistic individuality and effective audience communication