The vocal recital is the crown jewel of study in vocal music. The recital audience sees only a glimpse of the amount of preparation that is necessary for an actual performance. Our presenters will outline the steps in preparing and performing a vocal recital, using their own preparation for their senior recital as an example. Vocal examples from the presenters will help illustrate the path taken from selecting appropriate literature to the actual performance. Works by Mozart, Bizet, Strauss, and Irving Berlin will be featured and performed