Collaborative Piano Policies and Deadlines
Purpose
- To establish a positive working relationship between music students of U.S.A. and their collaborative pianists.
- To facilitate productive lessons and classes, as well as fulfilling musical performances.
Music Submission Deadlines
The following deadlines represent the latest date on which the pianist must have received
all relevant sheet music/scores from students. Music received after these deadlines
will not be accepted. Students are asked to plan ahead and make necessary arrangements
for this music to be provided to their respective pianists by all deadlines.
Degree Recitals: 9 weeks prior to recital date
Juries: 5 weeks prior to jury date
Non-Covered Services
Requests for services outside of the above-listed duties and lessons (i.e. audition tape recordings, non-U.S.A. events) are not covered by students鈥� accompanying fees and private financial and scheduling arrangements should be made with pianists.
Photocopies
Check with your pianist as to their preference regarding digital versus paper copies of music. Regardless of format, photocopies must be clear and legible. Music copies with missing or cut off staves, measures, etc. will not be accepted (students are advised to lower the 鈥渃opy ratio鈥� if they are having trouble fitting all of the page contents into the copy).
Communication
Never assume a pianist is available for a performance without asking first. Open, regular communication between students and their pianists is always advisable regarding upcoming projects and plans. For recitals and juries, check with your regular pianist (who comes to your lessons) first, before checking other pianists鈥� availability. When in doubt, communicate! As a 鈥済olden rule:鈥� treat your musical partners the way you would like to be treated.
UPDATE, FALL 2022: STUDENTS MAY NOW PAY THEIR SEMESTER ACCOMPANIST FEES ONLINE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:
Collaborative Pianist Request Form
All students requiring a collaborative pianist should fill out the Collaborative Pianist Request Form below.