GUIDELINES TO A USER-FRIENDLY ACCOMPANIST
- When you have your instructor’s approval, send a completed Recital Request Form online (Please go to the Department of Music website. Click on “Resources for Current Students ” and find “Recital Request Form.”) and place your musical score and recording (if available) in my box in Zeigel Hall or on the door (Bailey 124), at least 7 weeks prior to Junior/Senior Recitals, at least 4 weeks prior to General Convocation.
- It is your responsibility to schedule rehearsals/coaching sessions with me. Sign up for a rehearsal well before your scheduled performance date (at least 8 days before General Convocation, at least 4 weeks before Junior/Senior Recitals.) The sign-up sheet for this is on my studio door, Bailey 124. If you cannot find an agreeable time to rehearse on my schedule, please call (4122), write a note and leave it in the box on my door, or e-mail me (Please call on the hour or half-hour. I will not interrupt a rehearsal to take a phone call.).
- Please sign up at least 48 hours in advance of any rehearsal.
- Do be conscientious about showing up for scheduled rehearsals. If you miss a rehearsal with no prior notice, nor have an INCREDIBLY good excuse, the rehearsal time will NOT be made up.
- You are entitled to the following rehearsal time:
General Convocation … up to 1 hour in up to three sessions
Junior/Senior Recital … up to 4 hours in up to eight sessions (in a 5-week period)
- If you would like to perform with one of the Delta State student pianists, I would be happy to arrange a partner and/or coach you. Please note though, the pianists are INCREDIBLY BUSY and need the music at least 7 weeks in advance of any intended performance (Some repertoire requires more time for preparation.). If you are interested in performing with a student accompanist, please indicate your interest and submit a Recital Request Form to me for approval, at least 7 weeks before Junior/Senior recitals or other intended performance date.
If you have any questions about piano collaboration, please don’t hesitate to ask. I check my mailbox and e-mail as often as possible. If you need to see me in person, please check my posted schedule (Bailey 124) and see me between rehearsals or sign up for a time.
I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING AND PERFORMING WITH YOU!
Dr. Kumiko Shimizu
Assistant Professor of Music/Accompanist
Studio: Bailey Hall #124
Phone: 846-4122
E-mail: kshimizu@deltastate.edu
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