Recital Guidelines

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Recital Guidelines

Formal studio recitals are held at the University of Louisville’s Margaret Comstock Concert Hall. Students are eligible to perform under the following guidelines:

They must have a piece that has been performed at a previous studio event or has been qualified as “recital ready” by four weeks before the recital date.

The student and parent commit to practice and listen daily for two weeks prior to the recital. This is a critical time period, even when a piece is well prepared.

Students must attend the entire recital and take part in the rehearsal. Be sure to leave time for the reception as well! For the best experience, the day of the recital and the night before should be reserved just for the recital.

Concert attire is formal. Girls are expected to wear a one-piece dress that is tea length or longer. Boys wear a sport coat and tie, or a suit. There may be no casual pants, shirts, or shoes. These are the accepted standards for concert dress and make the event more special for everyone.

Although there are many advantages to our informal culture, children should have formal experiences as well.

Students in Volume 1 will have a separate recital time from those in Volumes 2 and higher. The Volume 1 recital will be scheduled so that families who have students in both recitals will be able to rehearse the more advanced students immediately following the Volume 1 recital. Students in Volume 1 should also attend the second recital, which will have a catered reception for the entire studio following it.

David performing in recital

Directions to Comstock Hall

Margaret Comstock Concert Hall is located in the School of Music building at the University of Louisville.

From I-64 or I-71, take I-65 south; Take the Arthur Street exit. Continue to the first stop sign at Arthur Street and Brandeis Avenue. Turn right onto Brandeis. Continue two and a half blocks (Brandeis becomes Cardinal Boulevard) and turn left into the North Entrance to the University campus(First Street). The School of Music will be to your right. Turn right just before the Information Center to drive up in front of the main entrance to the School of Music.

If you are coming on I-65 north, take the first Eastern Parkway exit (133a). Turn left onto Crittenden Drive. Turn left onto East Warnock Street. Turn right onto South Floyd Street at the McDonalds. Turn left onto Cardinal Boulevard and go under the overpass. Turn left into the North Entrance (First Street). The School of Music will be on your right. Turn right just before the Information Center to drive up in front of the main entrance to the music building.

Parking: On Saturday and Sunday, the parking lot on the right just after the main entrance to the music school is open and free of charge.