Need help preparing for that last big event of the teaching year — the studio recital? Here are some checklists, helpful hints, and even a punch recipe that might make your life a little easier!
The end-of-year recital is many events rolled into one: performance opportunity, awards presentation, etiquette lesson, community building opportunity, reception, photo op, networking/marketing event, and PARTY! With that many organizational hats to wear, my head is often spinning before and afterwards — especially when I’m also the accompanist for many of my students.
Never forget to make recitals a CELEBRATION for your students and their parents. Go the extra mile to thank them for choosing you as their teacher this year. Don’t skimp on the reception. Ask parents to sign up to bring food goodies (they will!), but supply a variety of beverages as well as paper goods. The Dollar Store is your friend! Pick a theme color or colors and match the program paper, balloons, disposable tablecloth, napkins and plates.
Recital Checklist
Having a complete checklist helps me to make sure that when I drive off to the venue with a loaded car, I don’t have to return for anything I forgot! Here is everything I carted off to the church 3 hours before the recital started: Continue reading “Tips for Planning the Perfect Recital”