Recital Technical Standard Operating Procedures

Voice, Orchestral Instruments

  • Chairs (unlimited)
  • Music Stands (unlimited)
  • Shells (Harris Theatre only, 3 is standard), vocalists will not need it for projection but would benefit aesthetically, as most performers wear dark clothing and will be standing in front of a black curtain if there isn’t shell.
  • No microphones
  • No instrumental or choral risers
  • Grand piano or upright piano
  • No special lighting, standard recital lighting only
  • One technical production assistant
  • One front of house manager or student volunteer
  • Projection only allowed for DMA lecture recitals
  • Archival recording, all recitals receive an archival recording, see the School of Music after recital to copy onto your own computer
  • Photography/Videography – If you choose to make a personal video recording, you may not publicly post to any official George Mason University websites, Mason social media, or through your official Mason email.
  • Receptions – No receptions in performance spaces or lobbies; must go off campus or arrange through Events Management for a University approved reception space, with a University approved caterer (see “Reception Procedures” handout for details).

Please note that all recitals held on campus must use our on campus technical staff & resources ONLY.

Jazz & Composition Areas

  • Chairs (unlimited)
  • Music Stands (unlimited)
  • No shells
  • Up to 5 microphones (Harris & deLaski 3001 only)
    • Piano
    • Voice
    • Horns/specialty mics
    • Solo mics, etc.
  • Up to 2 floor monitors (special arrangements need to be made for deLaski 3001 & GTIII)
  • No instrumental or choral risers
  • Grand piano
  • Power for electronic instruments (amps, keyboards, PA system)
  • No special lighting, standard recital lighting only
  • Up to 2 technical production assistants
  • One front of house manager or student volunteer
  • Projection only allowed for DMA lecture recitals
  • Archival recording, all recitals receive an archival recording, see the School of Music after recital to copy onto your own computer
  • Photography/Videography – If you choose to make a personal video recording, you may not publicly post to any official George Mason University websites, Mason social media, or through your official Mason email.
  • Receptions – No receptions in performance spaces or lobbies; must go off campus or arrange through Events Management for a University approved reception space, with a University approved caterer (see “Reception Procedures” handout for details).

Please note that all recitals held on campus must use our on campus technical staff & resources ONLY.