JMTA Student Recitals


JMTA STUDENT RECITALS 2023-2024

Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 3:00p​
River Garden Senior Services
11401 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL  32258
Enter through the main lobby area.  Recital room will be down the hall to your right.
Application deadline Oct. 11, 2023, submitted to jaxpeach13@gmail.com
For this location, no outside food is permitted.  The facility will provide the reception.

Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 3:00p
Arlington United Methodist Church
1400 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL  32211
Parking lot located behind the sanctuary, turn on Commerce Street.
Enter through the Sanctuary doors located in the breezeway area near the parking lot.  Sanctuary doors that face University Blvd. may be locked.
Application deadline Nov. 22, 2023, submitted to  gavin.taylor@arlington-umc.org

Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 3:00p
All Saints Episcopal Church
4171 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL  32207
You may enter through any of the sanctuary doors.
Application deadline Feb. 21, 2024, submitted to jaxpeach13@gmail.com
For this location, assistance is needed from a few able-bodied adults both before and after the recital to move the piano into position.  If you have someone attending that can help, please ask them to arrive by 2:35p.

Student Recital Participation Guidelines:
  1. Recitals are open to all students of JMTA members.  All ages and levels are accepted.
  2. ​Teachers may have up to 5 students participate, with total performance time no more than 15 minutes. Each student plays only one piece or movement.
  3. Solo performances are to be MEMORIZED. Duets may use music.
  4. Teachers are required to bring a PLATE of cookies to the December and March recitals for the reception following the recital. Serving platters will not be provided.  Be sure to collect your plates before leaving. JMTA will provide punch, cups, small paper plates, and napkins for these recitals. Outside food is prohibited at the October recital at River Garden.  They will provide a reception for us.
  5. Please stress to the students the importance of proper dress and that they are expected to remain for the entire performance. If a student is unable to attend the entire time, ask them to wait until the next recital date.  Recitals typically last between 50-60 minutes (not including following reception time, which is optional). Students may not request specific placement in the recital program.
  6. Students should arrive by 2:45p to be seated and receive instructions.
  7. Teachers are required to attend in order to have students participate. Each teacher will be asked to assist with the program, either by bringing needed items, seating students, or setting up and serving refreshments.
  8. A participation fee of $5 per student is due with your application. Checks should be made out to JMTA. The monies must be received from the teacher before allowing the student(s) to play. If paying cash, put it in a sealed envelope with your name and number of students written on the envelope.
  9. You may download the​ form below to submit your information with your check by mail, or send the following information via email (bring your check or cash to the recital). If you would like to mail your form and check to be received by application deadline, please contact Recital Co-Chair Lorraine Sears for mailing address.
  10. Please adhere to application deadlines to allow adequate time for compiling and printing programs.  Applications received after the deadline may be denied participation.

**Student Recital Application (This is an interactive PDF file. Download and save this file to your computer. Then fill in using your computer)
  • Student Name
  • Age
  • Level: Beginner Intermediate Advanced
  • Teacher Phone
  • Teacher Name
  • Complete Title of Composition
  • Composer
  • Length of piece