“Style Guide for Recital Programs”

I. Final draft
A. Write a 5-6 page paper (1250-1500 words). Tables, figures, and footnotes do not apply to the page count. All citations and bibliographic materials must be included within the paper.
B. All papers must adhere to the following formatting guidelines, also found in your syllabus, along with the Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Ed.:

1. 1” page margins on all pages.
2. Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font.
3. Last name on the header of every page with page count (upper right).
4. Stapled in the upper left corner.
5. A cover page that includes:
   a) The title of your paper (upper middle half of cover page)
   b) Your name, class designation (MUS 331), title (Music History I), and date (bottom of cover page, double-space between each element)
   c) Word count: This is a new inclusion and should not include the words on your title page or bibliography.
   C. All illustrations, score examples and excerpts, tables, figures, etc. must be included.
   D. Names and titles of pieces must be formatted according to standard conventions. See the following resources for standards of music formatting used for this class:
6. “Style Guide for Recital Programs” on the Forms and Resources for Music Students page.
7. Score inserts should be labeled directly above the insert, left-justified:

Sample Solution