Sign Up and Selecting a piece

Participation in a solo recital requires the recommendation of your private teacher; however, it is the obligation of the student to request a performance 
opportunity. We expect that each student in the school will perform at least once each year on a solo recital. New students must observe a solo recital before performing the first time.
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The piece selected to perform should be a polished piece. Your teacher will help you choose a piece that represents your child's best playing use the SAA Performance Descriptors as a guide.

• For a regular Solo Performance, students and their teachers must choose the piece for the performance - and submit the online Recital Sign-Up Form prior to the deadline.
• For Graduation/Honors Recognition, students and their teachers must have graduated their level and choose the piece for performance, and complete the online recital Sign-Up Form, prior to the deadline.

2022-2023 Recital Sign Up Deadlines
The Sign- Up Deadline is a firm deadline, and no additions can be made after the date has passed.

• September 30 Deadline for November Recital
• February 28 Deadline for April Recital

Piano Coaching and Rehearsals

Violin, cello, and trumpet students perform with piano accompaniment. A brief rehearsal with the pianist is scheduled the week before the recital for Book 1-4 students. Students in Book 5+ will rehearse with the pianist during their regularly scheduled group/ensemble class.

Additional rehearsals can be schedule if desired. Rehearsals are offered in 15-minute increments at the rate of $15. Discuss the appropriate amount of rehearsal time for your piece with your private teacher. Payment can be made by check made out to ISA or online at Make A Payment. Payment must be made prior to rehearsal. If you need to cancel, you must provide 24 hours' notice, or you will be responsible for paying for the coaching session.

Recital Attire

Performers should dress appropriately for a formal recital. Practice in your performance attire before the concert to be sure you are comfortable!

Examples of clothing suitable for public performance are:

• Dresses, nice skirts of appropriate length, blouses, or dress pants and dress shirts.
• Dress pants with belts and dress shirts (tucked-in) and sweaters.
• Dress shoes.
• Dangling earrings and beaded necklaces should be avoided as they will rattle against the instrument.
• Harp Students: Skirts must have a hem that hits below the knee. For all who have pedal harps, shoes must have a closed toe and non-slippery sole.

Five Reasons for Solo Recitals

1. ​A recital is an important tradition in the journey of a young musician.
2. A solo recital is a very special event that provides performing experience necessary for all musicians, and an opportunity for us to gather as a community and celebrate the achievements of the year.
3. Our recitals offer a wonderful opportunity for our students to build their self confidence as a musician by performing a solo work in front of a supportive and non-judgmental audience.
4. The recital experience provides the student musician with an un pressured, encouraging, and noncompetitive atmosphere for performing.
5. The recital experience is an integral part of the ISA curriculum.