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SAMTA
Student Recital Policies
Lisa
Malek, chair
allegropiano@yahoo.com
(210) 364-4415
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Participating students must be students of San Antonio Music
Teacher Association members.
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Recitals are held on Sunday afternoons. Please check the SAMTA
2010-2011 Calendar for specific dates and times. The Recital Coordinator
must approve any changes to this schedule.
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Students may perform only once in a given recital. Soloists
are expected to have their music memorized. Teachers
may not perform on these programs for any reason, unless accompaniment is
required. No photocopies of music scores will be permitted not even for
accompanists.
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There is a 5 minute time-limit for each student participating
in the Trick or Treat, Just Boys, and Wee Folks recitals.
There is a 10-minute time limit per student for the Back to School
and Masterworks recitals.
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A SAMTA teacher may enter a maximum of 7 students per recital
with a total playing time of no more than 35 minutes. Exception: for the
February Valentine Duet and Ensemble
Recital, the maximum of 7 students per teacher does not
apply. However, the 35 minute time limit for students of any one teacher does
apply to this recital.
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The SAMTA Board of Directors recommends that students
participating in the Wee Folks Recital should not exceed 8 years of
age.
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Teachers are expected to instruct students and their families
about recital etiquette, i.e. conduct, bowing, etc.
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Recital entries must be entered no later than ten days prior
to the recital. Late entries will not be considered; nor will
“telephone’ conversations suffice for recital information.
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Entries are handled on a first come / first served basis.
There may be no duplications on a given recital.
Please
note:
Recitals with more than 25 participants may be divided in order to ensure
that there is sufficient space for all participants and family members to
have a place to sit in the recital hall. In these cases, the recital times
will be modified to accommodate the division. The sponsor will contact each
participating teacher with information concerning the time at which his or
her students will be scheduled to perform. We appreciate your cooperation in
this matter.
To
enter students in a SAMTA Student Recital, go to the SAMTA website www.samusicteachers.org
Log
in with your username and password. Complete instructions for Student
Recitals registration are available on the SAMTA website.
SAMTA
Student Recitals And Sponsors
All
recitals are Sunday afternoon
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September
19
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Back to School
Recital
Time: 4:00 PM
St. Brigid’s Catholic Church
6907 Kitchener Rd. San Antonio 78240
Sponsor: Sharon Parry
E-mail: sparry7@hotmail.com
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October
17
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Trick or Treat
Recital
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Steinway Piano Gallery
Sponsor: Jayna Freeborg
Email: jaynarose@inbox.com
Deadline: October 7
Sponsor: Jayna Freeborg
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November
14
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Just Boys
Recital
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Steinway Piano Gallery
Sponsor: Jenifer Covington
Email: jen2002grad@yahoo.com
Deadline: November 4
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January
16
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Wee Folks & Original Composition
Recital
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Steinway Piano Gallery
Sponsor: Mary K. Archuleta
Email: mkscme@satx.rr.com
Deadline: January 6
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February
13
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Valentine Duet & Ensemble
Recital
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Steinway Piano Gallery
Sponsor: Heather Stagg
Email: hstagg@gmail.com
Deadline: February 3
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March
20
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Masterworks
Recital
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Steinway Piano Gallery
Sponsor: Omar Granados
Email: omargranados7@hotmail.com
Deadline: March 10
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Tips
For Making The Most Of Student Affiliate Recitals
- Think of the Back to School recital
as an excellent motivator to get students back into the routine of
practicing if their practice and lessons were sporadic throughout the
summer. Knowledge of an upcoming performance opportunity is also a good
motivation for students to continue to practice throughout the summer
months. Pieces have to be
memorized; no music is allowed except for the Valentine Duet Recital
and Ensemble or duets. If
the student shows up with his/her music they will be asked not to use
it.
- For the Trick or Treat
recital, students may wear costumes to match the mood or theme of their
selection. Typically, small prizes are given for costumes. For example,
cutest, scariest, most thematic, etc. Costumes are not by any means
required, but in the past the students have seemed to enjoy this element
of the Trick or Treat recital.
- Only male students should be entered in the Just Boys recital. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase
how cool it can be for young men to play musical instruments
- It is suggested that entrants in the Wee Folks recital be no more than 8 years old.
- Local winners of the Original Composition contest are required to
have their compositions performed on the Original Composition recital held in conjunction with the Wee
Folks recital. However, they are not required to perform themselves
and are free to enlist the assistance of friends in the performance of
their compositions. Please indicate any such information on the entry
card. The Student (composer) must be a Student Affiliate Member.
- The
Valentine Duet and Ensemble
recital is the hope of the board to provide an opportunity to both
introduce piano students to the wonderful world of ensemble playing, and
to attract participation from other instrumentalists. If you have a
student that participates in UIL solo and ensemble, this would be a
perfect opportunity for that student and his or her ensemble partners to
practice performing together. Please indicate on the entry form for this
recital the number of performers for each selection, the names of all
performers and their teachers, and any additional equipment (including
music stands and chairs) that need to be provided.
- Selections for the Masterworks
recital should be chosen from the literature of the great composers.
Many composers have at least a few keyboard pieces that are accessible
to late elementary players, thereby keeping this recital accessible to
most students.
- Finally,
variety is the spice of life! Please remember that these recitals are
not intended to be limited to piano students. We would love to hear more
guitar, strings, and woodwinds students participate. It would be great
fun to have at least one brass or percussion performance this year as
well. Additionally, duets and ensembles are welcome at any recital.
When you enter duets and ensembles, please ensure that you
indicate on your entry the names of all students in the ensemble and
whether more than one piano or any additional equipment is needed.
Please note that some recital locations may be unable to provide more
than one piano, and most have room for no more than two pianos on the
stage.
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