SSI Honors Recital Applications (Due May 1, 2026)

This year we are excited to host two Honors Recitals featuring student performers. We encourage students of all levels, instruments and ages to apply (even twinkle!) as we aim to celebrate achievement at every level. Multi-instrument ensembles and chamber groups are also welcome to apply.

The first Honors Recital will be on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 1:00pm in the auditorium accompanied by the Teacher Workshop Orchestra under the direction of Domenick Fiore. The second Honors Recital will be on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1:00pm in the auditorium accompanied by Dr. Whitney Pizza, piano.

ISSI Honors Recital applications are due by May 1, 2026 at 11:59pm MST. Please see below for rules and eligibility.

For all questions, please contact us.

ISSI Honors Recital

Eligibility:

  • ALL ages, levels and instruments are invited to apply. Multi-instrument ensembles and chamber groups are also welcome to apply.
  • Applicants must be registered for a student program.
  • Performers that are selected to play with the Teacher Workshop orchestra in the auditorium must be available to rehearse with the orchestra at Juan Diego High School on Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 from 5:00pm-6:00pm MST. 
  • Performers selected to play with piano will need to attend a rehearsal beforehand. Private teachers, as well as parents are welcome to attend this rehearsal.
  • The number of featured performers will be determined by the deciding committee.

Application/Video Requirements:

  • Applications and video submissions are due no later than May 1, 2026 at 11:59pm MST.
  • Please indicate on your application if you wish to be considered to perform with the Teacher Workshop Orchestra.
  • Piano accompaniment in the video is not required; however, it is encouraged. 
  • Video recording must be unedited and show a complete view of the student’s performance (feet, head, entire length of bow, etc.).
  • The application requires a URL link. We recommend submitting a link to an unlisted YouTube video.

Repertoire Requirements:

  • The musical selection should not exceed 10 minutes. 
  • Repertoire may be chosen from the Suzuki books or repertoire outside the Suzuki books. 
  • Performers selected to play with the Teacher Workshop Orchestra will not be disqualified if we don’t have the orchestra parts.  If the selected piece is not in our orchestra library, we will arrange for the piece to be orchestrated for a fee of $50 to be paid by the performer.

  • To ensure equitable access and a variety of performance opportunities, students may not participate in the same honors performance format in consecutive years.

    • Students selected to perform with the Teacher Workshop Orchestra in a given year are not eligible to perform with the Teacher Workshop Orchestra the following year. However, they are eligible to apply for and be considered for the Honors Recital with piano accompaniment the following year.

    • Likewise, students selected to perform in the Honors Recital with piano accompaniment in a given year may apply the following year to be considered for the Honors Recital accompanied by the Teacher Workshop Orchestra.

Apply on the ISSI portal

Honors Recital applications have ended for 2025.