Honors Recital Requirements
Opus 1 Music Studio presents an annual Honors Recital to highlight the most distinguished of our students. Performance in this recital is a privilege bestowed only through the nomination by a student’s teacher.
As enrollment expands at Opus 1, we’ve made updates to the eligibility requirements for performers. Below are the requirements for all Honors Recital participants.
REQUIREMENTS:
Memorization is required.
Sheet music will not be permitted during the performance, no exceptions.
Performers must be nominated by their teacher to participate. Teachers will choose students who consistently demonstrate the following:
Exemplary preparation for lessons with superior attention to detail, including correct notes, dynamics, articulation, and steady and accurate tempo
Behavioral maturity, responsibility, and concentration
Enthusiasm and dedication toward their area of study
Ability to learn their piece to an exceptional level by the Honors Recital
Ample availability of practice time within academic and personal schedule
Performers must have studied with their teacher for at least two months prior to the recital registration deadline. Exceptions will be made for students transferring between Opus 1 teachers.
Performers must be enrolled at Opus 1 on the day of the Honors Recital.
Performers of all ages are welcome to participate if they meet all other requirements.
Performers who have missed two or more lessons within thirty days of the Honors Recital risk removal from the program.
DRESS CODE:
In keeping with the honor and privilege of performing at this prestigious event, the following dress code is mandatory for all performers without exception.
Acceptable:
Button-down shirts/blouses
Blazers
Slacks
Dresses
Dress shoes
Attire appropriate for a place of worship
Unacceptable:
Jeans
Sportswear/Gym-wear
Sweatshirts/pants
Graphic shirts
T-shirts
Tennis shoes
Flip-flops
Clothes for the playground
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Participation in one Honors Recital does not guarantee participation in future Honors Recitals.
Music education is a long-term journey and as students become more advanced, the challenges and expectations expand. For this reason, students who are entered into an Honors Recital one year may not necessarily meet the requirements at other times.
Opus 1 provides several performance opportunities throughout the year. Only a very limited number of students are admitted to the Honors Recital. We’re happy to invite all students to participate in any of our other recitals, which can be viewed on our Opus 1 calendar.
Priority in this selection process will be given to students with outstanding achievements (e.g. Distinction and Merit students, audition winners, competition champions, etc.).
Parents are invited to initiate conversations with their teacher to evaluate their child’s current ability to adhere to the posted requirements.
We ask all parents and students to be kindly polite and respectful toward teachers’ final decisions. Non-nomination does not define a student’s potential and we’re grateful to parents for their respect and acceptance of the Honors Recital nomination process.