Each April, the Department of Music and Theatre hosts an Honors Recital which features some of Baker’s strongest and most talented instrumentalists and vocalists.
To participate in the Honors Recital, a student does not have to be a music major, or even an upperclassman, but they need to perform in one forum in the fall and one in the spring. Students also need to be nominated by their studio teacher—some main, full-time faculty members or applied lesson adjuncts.
After students are nominated, they then must audition for a spot in the recital. Each year the number of students selected varies from seven to 12. This year, eight students were chosen to participate in the Honors Recital.
“It is really open to anyone who works hard in their lessons and shows a certain level of skill on their instrument,” Assistant Professor of Music Marci Zeigler said.
Each student is given 10 minutes to perform, making the concert about 80 minutes long.
“Instrumentalists will usually do one work, maybe with multiple movements,” Zeigler said. “Singers usually sing two songs, maybe contrasting pieces.”
Some of the students participating are also giving their own recitals later on this semester and can use this opportunity to practice for those recitals.
On the day after the Chris Grubb Memorial Jazz Concert, the selected musicians will perform in the Honors Recital at 7:30 p.m., on April 15, in McKibbin Recital Hall.