Recital and Competition Rules
TEACHERS
1. Teachers of performing students must attend the recital, and should dress professionally and appropriately. Teachers may NOT wear jeans or athletic shoes. If a teacher is unable to attend a recital, he or she must arrange for a proxy and provide the chairperson with the name of the proxy before the event. The recital chair cannot be a proxy. Only two proxies for all recitals, festivals, and competitions per year are allowed. If a teacher or proxy is not present, the student WILL NOT perform.
2. Teachers of performing students will be called upon to assist either before or after the recital.
3. Teachers shall notify the chair of any last minute cancellations before the recital begins.
4. It is the teachers’ responsibility to see that their students and parents understand and comply with these rules.
5. The decisions of the Showcase Recital Committee are final.
PERFORMERS
1. Student performers are requested to observe the following dress recommendations for regular recitals:
For girls/women - dressy pants, dresses, skirts & tops. No mini-skirts, jeans, flip-flops or bare midriffs.
For boys/men - dressy slacks (Khakis are acceptable) and shirt. Dress shoes are preferable, but athletic shoes will be permitted. No jeans or flipflops.
2. Performers must stay for the duration of the recital.
3. Performers must check in with the chairperson, and be in place fifteen minutes before the recital begins.
GUESTS
1. Guests are expected to remain in their seat for the duration of the recital.
2. If younger children in attendance become disruptive, the parent should remove them from the room.
3. No flash photography may be taken during the recital.
4. Video cameras are permitted, provided the camera operator sets up the equipment before the recital begins, and remains stationary at the rear of the room.
5. Late arrivals will be seated only between pieces. Late students will not perform.
* The guidelines for Guests and Teachers are for in-person, live events only. Amended 09-20-2020