All student degree-required recitals must be registered with the staff in the Conservatory Scheduling Office. This applies to recitals performed both on and off campus.

Recital Scheduling Calendar

Fall Semester 2025

  • Beginning 4/16/25: Recitals within the first 30 days of the Fall semester/all faculty bookings
  • Beginning 8/4/25: Doctoral and Artist Certificate student recitals
  • Beginning 8/11/25: Master’s and Performer’s Certificate student recitals 
  • Beginning 8/25/25: Chamber Music Performances/Weekly Rehearsals only
  • Beginning 9/1/25: Undergraduate recitals and all other Conservatory performances

*No recitals will be scheduled during the week of finals or during the semester break.

Spring Semester 2026

  • Beginning 11/24/25: Recitals within the first 30 days of the spring semester/all faculty bookings
  • Beginning 1/5/26: Doctoral and Artist Certificate student recitals
  • Beginning 1/12/26: Master’s and Performer’s Certificate student recitals
  • Beginning 1/20/26: Chamber Music Performances/Weekly Rehearsals only
  • Beginning 1/26/26: Undergraduate recitals and all other Conservatory performances

*No recitals will be scheduled during the week of finals or over campus breaks.

Recital Scheduling Process

Recitals must be scheduled at least 30 days prior to the requested performance date. Students may secure a recital date, time and location with the Conservatory Scheduling Office by filling out the Student Recital Request Form or by emailing umkcmusscheduling@umsystem.edu.

We offer recitals at 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. depending on availability.

Student Recital Request Form

Students will need to select a recital production level

Level 1  $95 includes:

  • QR program
  • Audio Recording
  • Video Recording and printed programs can be added to this level package ala carte

Level 2  $195 includes:

  • Stage Manager
  • Video Recording and Live Streaming
  • Audio Recording
  • Electronic and printed programs

Recital details

  • Any changes made within 30 days of the recital to the confirmed date, time, and/or location, will result in an additional fee of $25 charged to the student.
  • No recitals will be scheduled within 30 days of the requested performance date.
  • Recitals are limited to 90 minutes in duration, inclusive of an intermission.
  • For all off-campus recitals the student will need to acquire confirmation from the desired venue and the Conservatory scheduling staff before the recital can be finalized.

Students will have two hours of rehearsal time, which may be non-contiguous, and are inclusive of a “dress rehearsal”, in the chosen hall for all on-campus recitals. All dress rehearsals can be scheduled 30 days prior to the recital date by emailing umkcconservatoryscheduling@umkc.edu.

The Conservatory Scheduling Office is not responsible for rehearsals in off-campus recital locations. Stage crew will not be available to staff dress rehearsals, and any sound reinforcement/playback needs must be addressed with the sound/recording personnel prior to your dress rehearsal. Standard studio fees of $60/hour will apply. Depending on off-campus venue, a level 1 recital package may be selected.

Students with on-campus recitals will have access to the performance hall one hour before the event's scheduled start for setup, rehearsal and sound check. This time can also be used to meet with your stage manager (level 2 recitals only), and sound engineer to review your performance needs.

Recital Cancellation or Rescheduling

Standard recital equipment includes a grand piano and requested number of music stands and chairs. Any additional equipment requests must be listed on your Student Recital Request Form.

Audio/Video Recording

The University of Missouri System holds licenses with both ASCAP and BMI. To comply with those licenses, and to meet NASM standards required for all degree recitals, the UMKC Conservatory maintains an archive of all student recital audio recordings. Student recital fees cover all required archive materials. If you have been given permission to self-record the performance, you must submit a sound file for archive purposes. Failure to do so may result in an incomplete file, which may delay graduation, or may require that the recital performance be repeated.

Review sound file submission requirements

Programs

Student recital program information must be submitted 30 days prior to the confirmed recital date. Conservatory produced programs are required for all degree recitals whether performed on or off campus. Only non-degree, off-campus recitals are exempt from this requirement. Program fees provide the student with 25 printed copies of their program, and/or a QR code for electronic download. This fee also includes listing of your recital on the Conservatory website, online calendar and mobile applications. Late submission of materials will result in students having to produce their own program, providing the Programs Office with 10 copies of your program no more than 5 days following your performance, and a $30 archive fee.

Recital Program Submission Form and program information requirements

Receptions

The lobby area outside of White Hall and the student lounge on the second floor of Grant Hall are available for receptions following recital performances. Students are solely responsible for set up and clean up. Alcohol is prohibited at student receptions.

Download the PDF version of these requirements (PDF)