1961
On May 24, 1961, Max Neuhaus performed his graduation recital as a candidate for the Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree at the Manhattan School of Music Recital Hall.
Recital Hall, Manhattan School of Music, New York City.
Candidate: Max Neuhaus, percussionist.
Academic Milestone: This performance marked the completion of his undergraduate studies under the mentorship of Paul Price.
Program and Repertoire
While specific full program listings for this date are archived primarily in physical collections, Neuhaus's 1961 repertoire at the school typically featured avant-garde and complex solo percussion works that defined the era. Notable works associated with his 1961 student recitals and ensemble performances included:
Darius Milhaud: Concerto for Marimba and Vibraphone.
Makoto Shinohara: Alternance pour percussion (excerpts).
Karlheinz Stockhausen: Zyklus (which would soon become a signature solo work for him).
John Cage: 27' 10.554" for a percussionist.