Accompanist policies

Folks, though we have not assigned pianists yet, the following policy is for those who will work with Dr. Steele. His policy serves as a good model for anyone you would work with, though I recommend always checking with your pianist regarding his/her policy. Remember to treat your pianist well: you cannot do anything without him or her. Thanks!

Accompanist Policies

Dr. Chris Steele HC 242 steelec@uab.edu

As soon as you are assigned a piece with piano accompaniment, please do the following:

1) Provide me with the score in one of the following formats: 

• Original score

• Double-sided copies (no hole-punches or tape) 

• Emailed PDF

2) Email me the following information: 

• Your name and instrument

• Your instructor’s name and your lesson day/time 

• Title of your piece and which movement(s) you will be preparing 

• If known, when you want to begin rehearsing and any planned performance dates

The above should be done with the following deadlines in mind:

1) Lessons/rehearsals: 2) Individual recitals:

3) Student Recital #1: 4) Voice Studio Rec: 5) Student Recital #2: 6) Student Recital #3: 7) Juries:

due 1 week before due 3 weeks before

due Sept.17 due Oct.3 due Oct.15 due Nov.5 due Nov.14

* You are welcome to make requests for which the deadline has passed. I will make every effort to accommodate the request, but cannot make any guarantees.

* Please do not forget to tell me if something has been cancelled, or if your repertoire has changed.