The Myers Recording Studio records over 250 student recitals each year. Student recitals are recorded in a standard stereo format, with omni-directional microphones. The following policies and procedures apply to undergraduate and graduate students who would like to have their student recitals recorded.

If you have further questions, please contact the recording studio coordinator at ext. 4075.

“How do I get my recital recorded?” (after the September registration period)

1. Once you’ve received your recital date, time, and venue from the Scheduling Office, bring your completed Recital Recording Request Form to Room 234 between 9am and 1pm, Monday through Friday.  This form is included in the recital confirmation packet that is distributed by the Scheduling Office.
2. Forms must be received no less than four weeks prior to your recital. Any applicable payment for your recital recording is due when submitting your request form. It will serve as a deposit, which will be refunded if your request cannot be honored.
3. Within five business days, you will receive a phone call and email notification as to whether Myers Recording Studio will be able to honor your student recital recording request.

• All student recitals are recorded by advance request only. The recording studio will make every effort to honor your request for a student recital recording; however, recording services are available on a first come, first served basis and are subject to studio/personnel availability.
• Student recital recording requests that are received and honored with less than four weeks’ notice will require a $70 late fee.
• Students who cancel their confirmed student recital recording with less than four weeks’ notice will be charged a $50 cancellation fee.

“How much will it cost to have my student recital recorded?”

The basic student recital recording package costs $80 and includes the recording of a recital of any length by a Myers Recording Studio staff engineer. You will receive one master CD of your recital performance. Extra recording services are available to you at an additional cost (e.g., extra CD copies of your recital). For specific fees, please visit our Duplication Services page.

“What if I want a multitrack recording of my recital?”

By special request, multitrack recording is available to students whose recitals are scheduled to take place in Myers Recital Hall (Room 240). The fee for a multitrack recording is $125 and includes a data DVD with complete .wav files of each instrument and track plus the audio CD master.  Indicate your preference for a multitrack recording on the Recital Recording Request Form. Upon confirmation of your recital recording, you will be informed as to whether or not your request for multitrack recording can be honored.

“How do I pay for my student recital recording?”

• Payment for services relating to your student recital recording is due upon submission of your request form. The Recording & Distance Learning department accepts payment between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. by cash, check, or money order. Cash payments will be processed through the Bursar’s office. Credit cards are not accepted.
• Please be advised that transcripts and student records will be withheld if you have an outstanding bill with Myers Recording Studio!

“Where can my student recital be recorded?”

Myers Recording Studio will record student recitals in Greenfield Hall, Myers Recital Hall (Room 240), Room 610, Pforzheimer Hall (Room 606) and Miller Recital Hall.  Myers Recording Studio cannot record recitals given off campus.

“Who records my recital?”

Myers Recording Studio engineering staff records all student recitals only.

“Can I bring in my own recording equipment or engineer to record my recital?”
No.  In accordance with MSM’s recording policy, all concerts, events and student recitals at MSM are recorded and engineered by the Myers Recording Studio facility and its staff only.  Personal audio recording is strictly prohibited.  Violation of this policy can result in school sanctions.

“Will I see a recording engineer before my recital?”

Recitals are recorded remotely from the Charles Myers Recording Studio Control Room; therefore, it is not necessary for you to see the engineer prior to your recital.

“What if I need a PA system for my recital?"

Although Myers Recording Studio does not loan out any audio equipment, a portable PA system may be borrowed from the Office of Student Life. Please note, jazz students are responsible for arranging their own PA requirements for recitals in cooperation with the Jazz department.

“When can I pick up my recital recording package?”

You will receive a phone call to inform you when your recital recording is ready, normally within 5-7 business days following your recital. You may pick up your order in Room 234 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday only.

“Can I get extra copies of my student recital?”

Yes. You may order extra copies of your recital when you book your recital recording or at a later time. There is a limit of three copies. For specific fees, please visit our Duplication Services page.

“What do I do if there are problems with my recital recording?”

It is your responsibility to listen to your recital recording and notify Myers Recording Studio immediately of any problems. The studio will make any possible corrections within 30 days of your receipt of your recording order. After 30 days, you will be charged a $20 correction fee for any changes you request. You must fill out a Copy Correction Request Form in Room 234 to have your request processed.

“How do I cancel my confirmed recital recording request?”

You must personally cancel your confirmed recital recording reservation with Myers Recording Studio at ext. 4075. A $50 cancellation fee will apply if less than four weeks’ notice is given.

“Do you offer videotaping services of recitals?”

No, however, we can recommend a list of videographers to you.

“Does Myers Recording Studio provide amplifiers and cables for jazz student recitals?”

No, students are responsible for supplying their own amplifying equipment for recording sessions, recitals and other performances.

“Do you lend or rent recording equipment for recitals?”

No, Myers Recording Studio does not lend or rent recording equipment under any circumstances.

“Does Myers Recording Studio provide editing services for recital recordings?”

At this time, Myers Recording Studio does not offer editing, mastering, or any other post production services for student recitals.

“Does Myers Recording Studio book activities in Room 240?”

No, only the Scheduling Office books classroom or performance space use. To inquire about booking a room at MSM, contact the Scheduling Office at ext. 4479.

“What is a Recording Release Agreement?”

The release agreement states that, in accordance with receiving permission to record with Myers Recording Studio, all individuals involved agree to abide by the contents of the agreement if the recording is used or distributed for anything other than personal purposes (e.g., promotional or commercial distribution). Anyone requesting a private recording session must read, sign and submit a recording release agreement. For a downloadable pdf of the Recording Release Agreement, click here.

“What do I need to know about copyright?”

For information regarding copyright law, please access the following Web sites:

• Harry Fox Agency, Inc., was established in 1927 as a musical copyright information source and licensing agency for the music industry. HFA currently represents more than 27,000 music publishers and is the premier licensing resource for the mechanical use of music reproduced in all formats and media.
• United States Copyright Office: Visit this site for information on the function and history of the Copyright Office, and details on the services they provide (including copyright registration). You can subscribe to the office’s free electronic newsletter from the site, or by sending an e-mail message to listserv@loc.gov. In the body of the message write: Subscribe USCopyright.
• Additional sources for information on copyright include the National Music Publishers Association (www.nmpa.org), the Copyright Society of the USA (www.csusa.org) and the Stanford Copyright & Fair Use Center (http://fairuse.stanford.edu/).