Template Library

DO NOT edit the Google Doc templates directly.
Make a copy of the document and then use that copy to make your recital program. Editing the document directly will result in damaging the template.

Video Guides demonstrating how to use the recital program templates

Step-by-step Video Guide to making Recital Programs - Microsoft Word 

Step-by-step Video Guide to making Recital Programs - Google Docs 

Program Requirements 

• Students are responsible for creating and duplicating their own programs for degree and optional recitals. The preferred program format is available in template formats above, because it conforms to both the campus brand manual and is designed to meet Title II accessibility requirements. Extreme deviations from this model (changing fonts, watermarks, images, etc.) may result in the loss of credit for that recital.
• Students who do not have access to a computer may use the computer lab in 1351 VOX; hours are posted on a sign on the computer lab door.
• Programs may be duplicated at any campus copy center. You are responsible for the cost of your programs. Do not use the School of Music copier for duplicating programs.
• It is your responsibility to deliver at least one copy of your program to each member of your committee.

Program Style

Students are encouraged strongly to use a template to create their recital program, to conform to needed elements and accessibility standards.  

• Do not change the document margins. 
• Do not edit the degree fulfillment statement beyond adding your name and the name of your studio professor. This is a standardized statement. For numbered DMA recitals (DMA II, etc.), you do not need to include the number of the recital in the statement. However, use the Qualifying Recital template for your Qualifying Recital.
• Do not print programs double-sided if your program is longer than one page. 
• Use upper and lower cases as indicated on the sample; never print titles of pieces in all upper case letters.
• Titles of pieces are justified to the left and composers’ names and dates are justified to the right.
• To accommodate screen readers and to make the document accessible, do not put movement titles on the same line as composer dates. 
• Subtitles are indented approximately 1/4-inch and movements are indented approximately 1/2-inch beneath the title. The template is set up this way, so you won't have to figure this out for yourself.
• Works with descriptive titles, like Messiah or Don Giovanni, should be italicized. Works with titles that are musical forms, like Sonata or Concerto, are NOT italicized. Movement titles in non-English are italicized. Movement titles in English or Latin are NOT italicized. 

Please have your instructor and committee members proofread your program prior to printing.