DATE: Saturday, June 24, 2023
LOCATION: Klein Lyceum Hall at McDonogh School
We are proud to showcase the talents of our students and the hard work they have put into their musical studies. Our student recitals are a great opportunity for our community to come together and enjoy the beauty of music.
Each year, Baltimore School of Music hosts several student recitals where our students can perform in front of a live audience. These recitals are held in a professional concert hall and are open to the public. Our recitals feature a variety of students of all ages, instruments, and skill levels.
Our recitals provide our students with the opportunity to showcase their musical progress and gain valuable performance experience. Our supportive and encouraging atmosphere helps our students to build confidence and feel proud of their accomplishments.
We believe that music is for everyone, and our student recitals are a wonderful example of this. Whether you are a student, parent, teacher, or music lover, we welcome you to join us at our next recital and witness the magic of music firsthand.
Please note space is very limited for our Student Recitals, we recommend registering immediately to ensure you have a performance spot.
Details:
- All students, regardless of age or level, are encouraged to perform at our Student Recitals.
- Students can register to perform at any recital time open.
- There is a $35 Student Recital fee for each performance. Each performer will receive a medal for their performance as well as a professionally printed program.
- Each Student Recital is limited to 30 performers and is on a first-come, first-served basis. We expect most recitals to sell out, so register early.
- Student performances are limited to one work no longer than 5 minutes in duration.
- Recitals will be held at 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:30 pm.
- To perform, students must be enrolled in music lessons at Baltimore School of Music through June. Students who withdraw early will not be eligible for the Student Recital.
- Please refer to our Student Recital FAQ section to answer any questions you have.
REGISTER FOR THE STUDENT RECITALS
Student Recital FAQ
Registration
Students must register on Baltimore School of Music’s website. The recital fee is due when registering.
Due to the limited capacity of our recitals, all registration fees are non-refundable.
Due to the limited capacity of our recital, students will not be allowed to move to a different recital.
The order of performance will be set by the school and cannot be changed. All students should plan on staying for the duration of each recital.
Arrival and Parking
All of Baltimore School of Music’s Student Recitals will be held in the Klein Lyceum Hall at McDonogh School in Owings Mills.
Tickets are not required and friends and family are welcome to attend to support our performing students. The hall seats almost 200, so space should not be an issue.
Free, abundant parking is available in the Woods Lot at McDonogh School. We will have signs directing students to park and the entrance for the Klein Lyceum Hall.
We will open the doors when the previous recital is finished. Students should plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of the recital.
All students should check in at the Baltimore School of Music table. We will have programs and confirm any equipment (chairs, stands, etc.) needed.
All recitals will start exactly on time. All performers should be seated before the recital begins. If a student is late, they may be ineligible to perform.
Each recital will vary from 30 minutes to 90 minutes depending on student performance.
PERFORMING
Each student is limited to one piece no longer than 5 minutes in duration. Most students' performances are around 1-2 minutes in length.
McDonogh School has a beautiful grand piano to use for performances. All other instruments will need to bring their personal instrument for performance.
All current students of Baltimore School of Music, including adults, are welcome to perform in our student recitals.
We do not have a dress code for our recitals, but we suggest dressing up as it is a special event. Dresses for girls or slacks and collared shirts for boys is most commonly worn, but it is at the discretion of each performer.
Unfortunately, accompaniment is not available at our student recitals. All performances will need to be solo.
Due to the number of students, we do not have a space for students to warm up. Each student should come to the recital warmed up and cannot play in any public space in McDonogh School.
Each student will be seated in the audience and called up individually.
Teachers are not required to be in attendance as we have a mixture of students performing at every recital.