2026 Instructor Forms / Recital Day

Spring Recital Day is a wonderful day of celebrating students and their musical progress. Thank you for prioritizing the below deadlines to ensure a positive recital experience for each Dawson Music Academy student.

*To access recital program lists by teacher, click HERE.

Recital Forms

Jan 30 / RECITAL REQUEST FORM Due: Instructors submit preferred recital time & location

Feb 2 / RECITAL PROGRAM LISTS Open: Instructors begin submitting information for confirmed recital participants, including each student’s recital song title & composer, listed in performance order

Feb 27 / Instructors receive assigned recital time & location

Mar 11 / RECITAL PROGRAM LISTS Close: Instructors submit final information for confirmed recital participants, including each student’s recital song title & composer, listed in performance order

April 1 / Program FINAL Edits Due: Review proof of recital program & submit final edits to Shannon Mooney

April 20 / Instructors distribute “Recital Invitation Cards” to students during weekly lessons

April 26 / Spring Recital Day


Recital Accompanist Deadlines*

*Optional: Only for instructors interested in coordinating a recital accompanist for students

Feb 11 / Student List Due for Recital Accompanist: Instructors submit name of students needing an accompanist. DMA will follow up with students to confirm $10 accompanist fee.

Mar 4 / Accompanist Music Due: Instructors submit accompanist music to Bonnie Davidson. Label each piece with STUDENT NAME & INSTRUCTOR NAME. Be sure copy is legible with no music cut off from top/bottom/sides.

April 6 / Instructors & students receive assigned accompanist rehearsal time & location.

April 19 / Accompanist Rehearsals: Students rehearse with accompanist during assigned individual rehearsal time. Attendance at rehearsal is required for students performing with a DMA accompanist on Recital Day. Instructors are expected to attend accompanist rehearsals with students.

April 26 / Spring Recital Day


Recital Communications

Recital Coordinator / Bonnie Davidson/ writetobonniedavidson@gmail.com