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Performance Handbook

REVISED FALL 2026

1. Accompanists
2. ߣ¶ÌÊÓƵ accompanists provide services according to the policies set forth below in the Performance Handbook.
3. At the start of the semester, accompanists will provide studio faculty with their schedule for that semester, and a copy of these regulations set forth in the Performance Handbook.
4. Accompanist Requests

Each semester, studio faculty may request accompanying services for selected students, within the guidelines established in the Performance Handbook.

When submitting a request, the studio faculty member should provide:

• The number of hours requested for lessons and rehearsals.
• The planned performances or performance-related activities for each student, such as:
• Concerto Competition
• Student recital
• Master class
• Other scheduled performances

Assignment of Accompanist Time:

• Requests will be fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis until the accompanist’s required workload has been met.
• If a student is not assigned accompanist time at the beginning of the semester, the studio faculty member may not request accompanist time for that student later in the semester.
• Faculty are therefore encouraged to submit requests as early as possible to ensure that students receive the necessary accompanying support.
• Studio faculty requests will be met on a first come, first served basis until the accompanist’s hours have been exhausted.
• Accompanists will not be contracted to perform on Sundays.

4. In general, Music minors or non-music majors will receive no fewer than 2 hours of service per semester.
5. Senior Recital Auditions/Concerto Competition

ï‚·&²Ô²ú²õ±è; Senior Recital Audition: Before submitting the Senior Recital Audition form in mid-October, students and their studio faculty must arrange for a staff accompanist by requesting rehearsal time and confirming the accompanist’s availability for the audition.

ï‚·&²Ô²ú²õ±è; Concerto Competition: Requests for staff accompanist services must be coordinated through the student's studio instructor and indicated on the competition form. The studio instructor is responsible for requesting accompanist hours and initiating arrangements with the assigned pianist no later than six weeks before the competition date.

ï‚·&²Ô²ú²õ±è; Requests submitted fewer than six weeks before the audition or competition date may be accepted or declined at the accompanist's discretion, based on availability and the amount of preparation time required.

ï‚·&²Ô²ú²õ±è; Students are expected to respect accompanists' time and workload by:

• Scheduling rehearsals promptly after accompanist arrangements have been confirmed.
• Providing complete and legible music well in advance of rehearsals and performances.
• Finalizing and communicating repertoire selections in a timely manner.
• Responding promptly to accompanist communications regarding scheduling and preparation.

6. Students using a departmental accompanist for a full or shared recital (excluding approved senior recitals with student enrolled in MU 363 and MP 375) will be charged an accompanist fee.
7. Ladd Listening Lounge – accompanists require one week notice prior to the request to collaborate for this informal concert.
8. Attendance and Rehearsal Policies
   • Students must notify the accompanist as soon as possible if they are unable to attend a scheduled lesson or rehearsal.
   • Rehearsals canceled with less than 24 hours' notice do not have to be made up by the accompanist.
   • For cancellations made with at least 24 hours' notice, the accompanist is required to make up one missed rehearsal.
9. Music:
   • Students must give accompanists music at least two weeks in advance of a rehearsal or coaching.
   • Student must learn and have a working knowledge of music prior to rehearsal. Rehearsal/coaching will be forfeited if music is not prepared. Coaching will address phrasing, diction (where applicable), ensemble, and interpretation.
10. Juries that require accompanists must be scheduled in conjunction with the accompanist's schedule.