Community Outreach

Music Students' Service League (MSSL)

MEMBER INFORMATION 2026-2027

Branch Co-Chairs

Beth Howell
Esther Keel

*The South Bay Branch of MSSL is accepting applications August 1,2026 until April 1,2027 for this school year.

*Members must be students of teachers that are members of the South Bay Branch of MTAC.

MSSL Membership Enrollment and Parent/Student Consent Waiver Form

INFORMATION:

Adult Memberships, 18 and over, and Youth Memberships, under 19 years old and in 6th through 12th school grades, are available. More information about both memberships is available on the Membership Application Form.

Please note: Recital dates, times, and locations are subject to change if necessary. Notification will be sent via email and posted the MSSL website: https://msslsouthbay.wordpress.com/

STUDENT REQUIREMENT:

Students performing in the MSSL-SBB Community Service Recitals must be active members and have already attended at least one MSSL-SBB general meeting per year. Members are also required to participate in at least two community service recitals per year. Attendance at the general meeting MUST be by the student MSSL-SBB member and not be attended by any other person in lieu of the student member. The students’ performance abilities must be at the intermediate level or above by using CM performance levels as a guideline. The performance capability should be at CM Level 5 or higher. However, the student does not need to participate in CM in order to become a MSSL-SBB member or perform at the MSSL-SBB Community Service Recitals. If the teacher or the student does not participate in CM, please contact the MSSL-SBB Student Advisor and give him/her a list of repertoire that the student can perform proficiently. The MSSL-SBB Student Advisor will determine if the repertoire meets the standard.

RECITAL PIECES:

Students may program solo and ensemble pieces, in original forms and arrangements. The preferred length of performance time is 5 minutes or under. Exceptions will be made according to the level of the piece and available performance time. Pieces must WELL-PREPARED and WELL-POLISHED but do not have to be completely memorized. Diverse programs, recognizable or easy-to-listen-to pieces, a variety of instruments and voice are welcome. Students may apply to perform more than one piece, if time allows. Each recital should not exceed one hour. The application will be accepted on a first-come, first-served sign-up basis. The acceptance will be confirmed to the students by the MSSL-SBB student board via email and the program will be posted on the MSSL website. Additionally, students can only perform in one recital each month, unless time is alloted for the performer to participate in two recitals within a month.

DRESS CODE:

Performers and Board Members should be dressed in appropriate recital attire. This includes dresses or business attire for ladies and dress shoes, pants, and collared shirts for gentlemen. Students who dress in overly-casual clothing like baggie jeans, t- shirts or sweat shirts, may be confronted by the MSSL-SBB student advisor or board.

HEALTH CONCERNS:

At most of the recitals, the audience will be made up of senior residents whose health is a major concern. Performers who are sick with a cold or the flu are requested NOT to perform and to notify the MSSL-SBB President in advance.

COMMUNITY SERVICE CERTIFICATES:

Five hours of community service credit will be awarded to each performer.

Community service certificates will be provided at the end of each recital. Six hours are awarded if the performer gives a short speech about their piece or their experience with the piece. After the performance, students are encouraged to socialize with retirement home residents. It is up to each student's school whether or not the hours will be accepted and counted for community service hours. Each MSSL member should check with their school administration for the school policy.