2024 Student Honors Recital

Applications due by May 15th, 2024

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Student Honors Recital Information

Every summer Los Angeles Suzuki Institute honors polished student performances with a celebratory recital during the week of institute. These performances are chosen by the LASI Student Honors Recital Committee and represent exemplary performances that we hope will serve as inspiration for all attendees.

  1. Application to perform on the Student Honors Recital does not guarantee your performance will be chosen. Decisions are made by the Student Honors Recital Committee and all decisions are final. Students who are not chosen will be given first priority to sign-up for other student recitals opportunities during the week.

  2. The Honors Recital will be on Tuesday at 11:00AM the week of LASI.

  3. Please note that preference is given to shorter pieces so that more students can perform.

  4. Use the form below to submit your application to perform on a Student Honors Recital. One form per piece submitted. Also, each piece submitted must have a separate YouTube URL link.

  5. Applications are due by May 15th. No applications will be accepted after the due date.

  6. Piano accompaniment is highly recommended for your audition, unless you are a pianist.

  7. Your video should be made with the supervision of your teacher, and only a polished piece, performed by memory should be submitted.

  8. Make sure the video shows full view of the student's body posture and clear view of their hands and instrument. Pianists: Please make sure the camera angle is set so your hands and fingers are visible.

  9. Please check the video for sound and picture quality before submitting. See instructions below for details on creating the best video and on how to upload to YouTube.

  10. You will be contacted by June 1 if you have been chosen to perform. If your piece is chosen, you must perform the piece you submitted to the committee for the honors recital. No substitutions.

  11. All rehearsals with the LASI collaborative piano will be scheduled on Monday between 5:30-7:30PM the week of LASI. Rehearsal times will be assigned individually.

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Honors Recital Application

How to Submit Videos for LASI

Video submissions are required for chamber music placement, financial aid, and honors recital application.

Step 1: Create a YouTube Account.

  • You will need a Google/gmail account to create a YouTube Account (Google/gmail is used to sign into YouTube).

  • The username and password for Google/gmail and YouTube are the same - they are all under the same account.

Step 2: How to upload a video to YouTube.

  • Go to YouTube.com and log in

  • Click on "Upload" in the upper right hand corner of the page.

  • A screen will pop up that has a large arrow and says "Select Files to Upload"

  • Before choosing a file, click below on the small box and arrow that says "Public." Three options will drop down and you want to select "Unlisted." This will make the video you upload completely private unless you send someone the link. "Unlisted" videos are not available to be viewed by the public. Do NOT select "Private" or we will not be able to view your video!

  • Click on the large arrow to select a video from your computer's hard drive or from a camera device connected to your computer.

  • Once the video is selected it will upload and YouTube will tell you how much time is remaining. This can take a while - so plan to have time to wait.

  • While the video loads, in the "Description" box, delete the automatic file name and type in the video title as follows:

    • Student's Last Name, First Name, Title of Pieces, Composer of Piece, Date of the Recording, Reason for submitting the video

    • i.e. "Smith, John, Maysong, S. Suzuki, June 10, 2021, Honors Recital Audition 2021)

  • Double check the right side of the page that your video is "Unlisted" so only people with the link can view your video.

  • Once the upload is complete, click the "Done" button. Wait for YouTube to finish processing the video (this may take a while).

  • When the video is done processing, click on the URL address listed for your video. (The URL will be shown in a box as a link on the page your video has uploaded to.)

  • Copy and paste the URL address onto the form you submit to the Los Angeles Suzuki Institute.

Step 3: Please preview your recording via YouTube using the URL address you have copy and pasted into the application form. Things to check include:

  • Is there sound?

  • Is there a picture?

  • Are the notes & rhythm correct?

  • Is the solo played without stopping? 

Suggestions for a High Quality Video

1. Your teacher should view your video before you submit it, and only a polished piece (preferably played by memory!) should be submitted.

2. Make sure the video shows full view of the student's body posture and clear view of their hands and instrument. PIANISTS - please make sure the camera angle is set so your hands and fingers are visible.

3. Please check the video for sound and picture quality before submitting. Things to check include:

  • Can the tone of the musician be clearly heard? Are there extra sounds in the background?

  • Check the light contrast - can the performer be clearly seen? (Darker backgrounds provide a better contrast.)

  • Use a tripod for a steady video quality, if possible.

4. Videos must be submitted as youtube links - you can paste the youtube link into the application form you submit to the institute. 

5. Please preview your recording via YouTube using the URL address you have copied and pasted into the application form. Things to check include:

  • Is there sound?

  • Is there a picture?

  • Are the notes & rhythm correct?

  • Is the solo played without stopping?