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Want to sing in a recital?

To apply to sing on a recital:

1) Click here to view our student recital guidelines.

2) Fill out the application form here. You must receive confirmation from the recital coordinator.

3) Any questions should be sent to the VP of Recitals Gayatri Venkatesan gayatri.venkatesan@gmail.com

4) Click the PayPal button below to pay the $25 fee

5) Important Information:

Fee: $25 Members only (PayPal below) or apply to the SFBAC NATS scholarship here.
The recital will be limited to 20 students, no more than 2 students per teacher, and each performance may not exceed 4 minutes.


FAQs?

  • Where are recitals held? Retirement Homes, churches, clubhouses, your own home, or any medium sized gathering space with a decent piano and parking.

  • Venue rental? There are many wonderful venues available at no charge. We have also found that many organizations have a small budget for in-house concerts. These fees help offset recital costs, leaving more money in our treasury for Festivals, Symposiums and scholarship awards. SFBAC NATS also has a small budget for venue rental, as necessary.

  • How many people attend? Audience varies, depending on the venue. Some are smaller and more intimate settings with family and friends, while others may advertise to reach more people. One of our venues advertises the recital in the local newspaper and regularly attracts approximately 100 audience members.

  • Who is eligible? Any student of a NATS teacher, regardless of age, from younger singers to advanced levels. These recitals do not replace the teacher’s studio recital, so some prior performance experience is advised. Use your teacher’s discretion regarding readiness to sing on a public recital. It is a perfect way for our developing singers to gain performance exposure before an appreciative audience, and for advanced singers to perfect audition or competition repertoire. It is also a wonderful opportunity for students to hear different singers from other studios.

  • How many singers per program, etc.? The recital will be limited to 20 students, no more than 2 students per teacher, and each performance may not exceed 4 minutes; and singers should perform in these programs only once per year (Sept-June) to ensure fair opportunities for all. Exceptions can be made if more singers are needed for the program.

  • Repertoire? Anything from pop to opera and oratorio. Many students offer musical theater as well as art song or opera in their set.

  • Time allowed/student? 8 minutes, including any spoken introduction. This is based on an average participation of 8 students.

  • Average recital length? 60-70minutes with no intermission.

  • Who pays for the pianist and room rental (if applicable)? SFBAC NATS covers these expenses.

  • Programs and printing? In most cases the sponsoring teacher will both write and print the program, with the printing paid for by SFBAC NATS. However, one of our regular venues provides program copies for us free of charge, so it doesn’t hurt to inquire.

  • Pianist? Provided by NATS.

  • Student fee? $25

  • Admission? FREE

  • How can I participate? Fill out the application form here.

  • Can I apply for a scholarship? Yes, click here to fill out the form.