Scheduling
Graduate students in the Music Department who wish to schedule public recitals should write to Dyllan Ladd (dyllan.ladd@duke.edu), the Music Department Events Coordinator. You will need a faculty sponsor. Note that departmental sponsorship for a student recital must be approved by the Chair. The performance venue is Nelson Music Room (seats 300+).
If you wish to reserve a classroom for rehearsals or special programs (e.g., SCMG Conference papers, Talk Music, etc.), file a request using Duke 25 Live. After signing in with your NetID, search for available dates in Biddle 101, Biddle 104, Biddle 086, Biddle 102, Biddle 069, or Bone Hall. The request will be sent to the appropriate staff member, who will respond by email. The Library Seminar Room can be reserved by emailing Jamie Keesecker, Ph.D. at jamie.keesecker@duke.edu, Sarah Griffin at sarah.griffin@duke.edu, or the Director of the Music Library, Laura Williams, at laura.williams@duke.edu.
Publicity
Our Events Coordinator, Dyllan Ladd, provides publicity within the campus community. The date, time, and location of the recital will be submitted for listing in the calendar of events. As recitals constitute part of the academic program, often as exams, it is the Music Department policy not to publicize these beyond the campus. Any exception to this rule or any cancellation of a degree recital or program requires a request from the faculty sponsor to the chair.
Programs
Brandi Melvin-Scammell, Program Coordinator, provides programs, and performers must use the programs supplied by the Department. Graduate Recital programs must be approved by the faculty sponsor. Guidelines provided by Brandi Melvin-Scammell will inform you of departmental style and standards. Please submit the program to Brandi Melvin-Scammell two weeks before the concert. This allows time for typing, formatting, and revising before the program is sent to the printer. Once the program has been printed, changes cannot be made.
Texts and Translations
All texts, translations, and program notes must be submitted in final, fully edited form to the departmental Program Coordinator at least two weeks before the recital. The Music Department is unable to provide other logistical support for graduate recitals.