Wichita State University
Student Degree Recitals
The School of Music, in cooperation with Performance Facilities, is happy to work with you towards the completion of your degree recital.
Preparing for Your Appointment
Degree Recital Scheduling Information
Duerksen Fine Arts Center/Wiedemann Hall Information
Appointment With Performance Facilities
Reschedule/Cancellation Policy
Preparing for Your Appointment
Making arrangements for your degree recital as early in advance as possible is highly recommended! Wiedemann Hall and Miller Concert Hall get booked extremely quickly at the beginning of semesters -
- Obtain a scheduling worksheet from the School of Music office.
- Before your appoitment, confirm with your Professor two or more possible dates and times for your recital and dress rehearsal, and discuss committee members.
- Confirm with your Accompanist the possible dates you discussed with your professor.
- Please bring these specific dates and times to your appointment for your recital and dress rehearsal, along with a completed scheduling worksheet.
Junior and Senior Degree Recitals
- Designated Junior and Senior degree recital times are Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:30 PM-3:30 PM in Wiedemann Hall or Miller Concert Hall.
- The School of Music will pay the labor & facility costs of a degree recital performed at these times.
- Any undergraduate student scheduling a Junior or Senior degree recital in the evening or on a weekend will pay a $150 Exception Fee. If payment is not received from the student 7 days prior to the recital, the recital is subject to cancellation by the Director of Fine Arts Facilities.
Graduate Degree Recitals
- A Graduate degree recital may be scheduled outside of the designated times based upon hall availability as long as it is within the policies of the School of Music.
- The School of Music will pay the labor & facility costs of the degree recital.
Degree Recital Rehearsals
- Students are allowed up to 4 hours of rehearsal time if the hall is available. It is suggested that the rehearsals be split into two hour blocks if all four hours are requested.
- Only one rehearsal designated as a dress rehearsal will be staffed by stage personnel.
- Any other rehearsals will require your faculty sponsor to check out a key from Performance Facilities and be present during these rehearsals.
Check Date Availability
- Use the Wichita State University Online Reservation System (EMS Web App) to view availability of your dates. You must be on WSU Wifi to access this page. (Please note: Not all reservations may be listed on EMS Web App.)
- If you are needing to book the Wiedemann Lobby or Miller Lobby for a reception, you MUST also book this with Performance Facilities!
- Due to an exclusive university contract, all refreshments must be arranged through University Catering at (316) 978-3477.
- The person or organization renting the facility is responsible for all catering arrangements with University Catering.
- Please arrange with the caterer to clean up within 30 minutes after the conclusion of your event.
- Written permission must be obtained from the College of Fine Arts Dean's Office and WSU President’s Office if alcohol is being served. A copy of the approval must be on file with Performance Facilities two days prior to the event. Alcoholic beverages are not to be served to anyone under the age of 21. Wichita State University, Performance Facilities and/or its staff are not liable for any violations of University regulations or the liquor laws of the State of Kansas. All non-university entities intending to serve alcohol at a function on the university campus must provide documentation of insurance coverage, either a policy or specific rider for the event. The insurance document must name both the University and the State of Kansas as insured, and release both from any liability associated with the event.
- Make an appointment with Sharla Hale by emailing sharla.hale@wichita.edu
- Bring the scheduling worksheet obtained by the School of Music to your appointment. Performance Facilities will not be able to schedule your recital without the proper paperwork.
- Complete the Performance Facilities Event/Setup Worksheet in full. This can be requested by emailing perf.facilities@wichita.edu. This form must be returned to Performance Facilities no later than 1 week prior to your dress rehearsal. Failure to return this form by the due date could put your recital at risk of being cancelled.
Reschedule/Cancellation Policy
- RESCHEDULING: If you must reschedule your recital, you may do so one time without incurring an Administrative Fee of $50.00. Subsequently, the $50.00 fee will be assessed for each schedule change. This fee is payable by the student, prior to the final recital date. This fee will not be assessed for dress rehearsals, but rescheduling rehearsals is strongly discouraged.
- CANCELLATIONS: Performance Facilities must be advised of a recital cancellation no later than one week prior to the scheduled dress rehearsal. Failure to do so will result in a Cancellation Fee of $75.00 billed directly to the student.
School of Music Degree Recital Information
- All printed programs must be delivered to the School of Music office no later than 2 weeks prior to your recital performance.
- If you require use of a Piano or Harpsichord, you must contact Anne Marie Brown who coordinates with the Piano Technician.
- If you wish to use the Grand Marcussen Organ, you must be given permission by the Organ Professor (Lynne Davis) at 978-6218. This is to ensure the safety and security of the instrument.
Other Questions
For other questions or queries concerning support provided by Performance Facilities, please contact the Performance Facilities Business Office by calling (316) 978-3587 or email perf.facilities@wichita.edu.
Deadlines
- Event-Setup Worksheet: Due 1 week prior to your Dress Rehearsal
- All Payments: Due 1 week prior to your recital - card, cash, and check are accepted. Card payments must be done with Sharla Hale - either over the phone (316) 278-3208, or in person in the Duerksen Fine Arts Center room C-131