Application ONLINE Deadline: April 6, 2026, 11:59 PM​

The parent/ legal guardian (if participating student is under the age of 18) or student (if 18 years or older) is to fill out the application form. Please have the following information ready before filling out this application form:​

• Teacher Name
• Teacher Contact Information
• Teacher MTACOCC Branch Number
• Student Name
• Student Instrument / Vocal Range
• Student Level (for scheduling purposes)
• Student Current Age
• Student Contact Information (Parent/Legal Guardian Contact Information if Student is under age 18)
• Repertoire Information, including: Name of Composer, Name of Piece, Length of Piece (Exact timing in minutes and seconds)
• Accompanist Name or ensemble/band members names (if applicable)
• Credit Card Number

Performance Time Limit: 5 minutes

Application Fee: $25 per performer

Popular Music Recital Rules:

This annual recital provides students an opportunity to perform a popular music selection that they have chosen from a wide variety of musical styles to share with their peers and the audience. It is a celebration of non-classical music as well as the student’s creativity through improvisation. All instruments and vocals are welcomed as are duets and ensembles. These recitals are non-competitive with no evaluations.

While the term “popular” generally means new, current, or top-ten music, we have expanded the meaning of the term to incorporate a large variety of selections and styles, such as bluegrass, blues, country, folk, gospel, hymn, improvisation, jazz, movie music, “New Age” pop, rap, rags, rock, R&B, soul and video game music. Student, teacher, or published arrangements may be performed and popular music from method books can be used.

• Recital fee: $25 per student

• There is no limit of students per teacher, but only 5 students per teacher will be programmed in a single recital.

• 5 minute performance time limit 

• One piece or song limit per student

• Instructions for vocalists: Song lyrics must be appropriate for a family friendly atmosphere; no profanity or inappropriate lyrics will be allowed. 

• Where applicable: Students must provide their own accompanist, or provide and set up their own backing track, mic, and amplification.

• Music memorization is optional, but a practiced, polished performance is expected. If music is not memorized, please use a purchased manuscript.

• Students are welcome to briefly introduce their song and explain why they like it. The announcement time will be included in the 3-5 minute time limit.

• Students must dress in appropriate recital attire and stay for the entire recital.

• The recital is non-competitive and the students will not be evaluated, so no music manuscript is to be turned in before the performance.

NO VIDEO RECORDING OF ANY PERFORMANCE WILL BE ALLOWED.

Questions about the MTAC OCC Popular Music Recital?

Recital Administrator: Lan Vu  |  lanphuongvu@hotmail.com  |  (949) 390-4084