How to Plan for a Successful Music Recital

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Select a date

   Excellent locations include senior centers, senior care facilities or student's homes.
   
   Make sure to provide approximately 6-8 weeks of time for your students to practice their music. , Ask students if they would be interested in performing for your upcoming recital.
   
   Provide them with the date, time and location. , Two pieces for each student is ideal, as each student will have a good opportunity to perform, without making the recital too long.
   
   Select music that will provide a good challenge for them over the next 6-8 weeks. (Recommended sites for finding recital pieces are provided below.) ,, Include the date and time of the recital.
   
   Ask students to arrive 15 minutes before the recital begins. , Contact your location to confirm the date and time about one week before the recital. ,,, You may like to have them announce their pieces and include some information about the composer. , Invite them to enjoy the punch and cookies that you have provided.
   
   Visit with as many parents as you are able, providing supportive words of encouragement about their child's performance.
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   Step 2: time and location for your recital.

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   Step 3: Contact possible locations to set up a date to bring your students out to perform.

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   Step 4: Find out who is interested.

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   Step 5: Choose the music each student will perform.

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   Step 6: Practice!

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   Step 7: Provide a map to the location about one week before the recital.

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   Step 8: Confirm the location.

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   Step 9: Prepare a written program for your recital.

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    Step 10: Plan to arrive about 45 minutes before the recital begins to arrange the performance area and set up a punch and cookie table.

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    Step 11: Introduce each student and the pieces they will perform.

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    Step 12: Thank the parents for the privilege of teaching their children

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    Step 13: after the recital.

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