# MUS 781-1001: DMA Lecture-Recital UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS College of Fine Arts / School of Music / Percussion Area **Fall 2026** | | | | --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | | **Time** | Scheduled between instructor and student | | **Location(s)** | HFA 235, HFA 207 | | **Office Location** | HFA 208 | | **Office Hours** | by appointment | | **WebCampus** | https://www.it.unlv.edu/webcampus | | **Instructor(s) of Record** | Dr. Dean Gronemeier, Dr. Kyle Bissantz, Dr. Alex Stopa | **_Note:_** The instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus as it relates to how the course is administered. ## Course Description A public lecture presentation based on the student's DMA Document. The Lecture Recital is the fourth of four required doctoral recitals: three performance recitals are completed under [[MUS 798B - Recital-Doctoral Level|MUS 798B]], and the lecture recital is completed under this course. It is given as a keynote presentation that should highlight the candidate as an expert in the field of their research. ## Course Prerequisite(s) DMA standing in Percussion. The lecture recital is based on the student's DMA Document. Prior to scheduling and delivering any recital at the Doctoral level, all DMA students must have their Advisory Committee Members confirmed through Grad Rebel Gateway. No recitals may occur without this committee established and notified of the recitals for their attendance. ## Course Rationale The lecture recital assesses the candidate's ability to present and defend scholarly research as a keynote speaker: synthesizing performance, historical, stylistic, analytical, and technological information for a scholarly audience. Its logistical requirements mirror the real-world obligations of realizing a successful public presentation as an industry professional. ## [[4.1.0 What are Program Competencies?|Program Competencies]] **[[4.1.3 DMA Competencies|DMA Competencies]]:** - Demonstrate a knowledge of general bibliographical resources in music and research skills appropriate to the area of specialization, and the ability to present and defend the results of scholarly research. - Show sufficient writing and speaking skills to give oral and written presentations of works for their medium which synthesize performance, historical, stylistic, analytical, and technological information. - Employ advanced writing and speaking skills to communicate clearly and effectively to members of the scholarly and the wider communities. ## Course Competencies - Scheduling, documents, and logistical obligations met by their prescribed due dates - Lecture content and supporting performance elements thoroughly prepared by the prescribed Recital Hearing date - Program notes and supporting printed materials, including a professional handout, individually prepared (i.e., not overtly copied) and formatted professionally for the audience - Presentation demonstrates command of the research topic, clear articulation of points, and professional stage etiquette ## Learning Outcomes/Course Objectives 1. Prepare a keynote presentation that highlights the candidate as an expert in the field of their research. 2. Support the presentation with current technology (e.g., videos, slide decks) and performance elements as appropriate. 3. Prepare a professional handout, printed program, and program notes formatted for the audience. 4. Design a recital poster and various promotional media for the lecture recital. ## Required Material No text purchase is required. Templates for the Recital Program, Program Notes, Stage Plot, and Recital PowerPoint/Slideshow will be made available on Slack or by email. ## Evaluation Methods Students are assessed qualitatively on the four areas listed under Course Competencies. The Recital Hearing serves as the gateway assessment: faculty determine whether preparation and program are sufficient for the scheduled date. See [[#Grading Policy]] for the qualitative scale. ## Course Requirements The following requirements must be met by the times set forth below to be given permission to perform and earn a passing grade. These requirements are meant to resemble the real-world requirements and obligations to realize a successful public performance as an industry professional. ### Scheduling & Location Your recital date **must** be finalized by the first Friday of the semester. *Failure to schedule by this deadline will result in a date given to you.* Your recital must be given within the first ten (10) weeks of the semester. *Recitals scheduled after the 10th week are at the discretion of faculty approval.* Your recital may not be scheduled on a Saturday or Sunday. *No exceptions.* Your recital **may not be rescheduled** for a later date once finalized. *Only extenuating circumstances may allow rescheduling with faculty approval.* Your recital location will default to HFA 235 if no other location is chosen. *The "Recital Marimba" will not be available for venues other than HFA 235.* ### Recital Hearing Recital Hearings are held (at minimum) 14 days before your finalized recital date. The duration can be anywhere from **40–60 minutes** with faculty. **All applied faculty must attend your Recital Hearing.** - You will present recital content for faculty feedback. - You will provide a rough draft of your Program and Program Notes for review. - Faculty will determine if preparation/program is sufficient for the scheduled date. ### Programmatic Elements & Performance Practice All recitals are degree milestone assessments evaluated on the performer's musical and technical development. Production elements—including but not limited to theatrical lighting, projection, non-musical performers, non-standard set construction, and externally funded production design—that exceed the performer's direct artistic execution are outside the scope of this assessment. The percussion faculty reserve the right to require modification of any production element deemed to obscure evaluative clarity or to create inequitable presentation conditions across the student body. Recitals that do not conform to faculty-approved production scope will not receive program approval to proceed. All production plans must be demonstrated by or before the Recital Hearing review and receive written approval. ### Changing a Recital Date In the event the faculty or student deems themselves unprepared for their finalized recital date, the recital will be cancelled. No rescheduling for later dates is allowed. Only extenuating circumstances may warrant a change of date. Such circumstances are likely serious life events or complications which would prevent the recital from occurring or put the student in unhealthy circumstances out of their control. If such an event or circumstances arise, the student and faculty will find a solution. *All Percussion Area peers are released from mandatory attendance if a recital is rescheduled.* ### Planning • Printing • Promotion The following items are due to the Recital Coordinator one week before your Recital Hearing. *Templates for the following will be made available on Slack or by email.* - Recital Program - Program Notes - Stage Plot - Recital Poster *(no template — no changes to design after approval)* - Recital PowerPoint/Slideshow (for livestream) ### Recital #4 — "Lecture Recital" **Minimum Length:** 45 minutes of *lecture information* followed by 7–10 minutes for questions and a total runtime of 55 minutes. **Description:** A lecture presentation based on the student's DMA Document. This recital is given as a keynote presentation that should highlight the candidate as an expert in the field of their research. The recital may include performance elements, but only to support the presentation. Use of current technology (e.g., videos, slide decks), clearly articulated points, and a professional handout to support the lecture are expected. See also: [[4.6.4 Doctoral Recitals|Doctoral Recital Requirements]] and [[4.6.0 Hearings and Minimums]]. ## Attendance Policy This is a scheduled-performance course. The Recital Hearing, the lecture recital itself, and all coordinated deadlines constitute required attendance. ## Grading Policy The following is a general, qualitative representation of letter grades relative to the **four areas of assessment** listed under Course Competencies: | Grade range | Descriptor | Standard | | ----------- | ------------ | ---------------------------------- | | A- up to A | Proficient | Consistently demonstrates/achieves | | B up to B+ | Sufficient | Frequently demonstrates/achieves | | C up to B- | Insufficient | Sometimes demonstrates/achieves | | D- up to C- | Deficient | Rarely demonstrates/achieves | | F | Absent | Never demonstrates/achieves | # Course Agenda/Schedule | **Module/Week #** | **Activity** | **Due/Benchmark Dates** | | ----------------- | ------------ | ----------------------- | | — | — | — | ## [[6.6 University Policies|University Policies]]