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Do you offer adult performances? |
I have hosted adult performances in the past, but interest was minimal.
Adults: if you are interested in having an adult workshop, please let me know, and I'll see if I can
drum up interest in my other adult students. Otherwise, ask me about the adult workshops run
by our local music association. |
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What are Community Service Recitals like? |
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Community Service Recitals are informal student performances at local assisted living centers and hospitals.
(Students will receive documentation for their community service hours!)
Why so many?
Incentive for practice! Students enjoy meeting one another, making musical friendships, meeting audience members, and learning about the “real world.” These are not recitals to invite an audience to...we’re talking “standing room only.” Very informal! These audiences are happy to hear anything you come up with…and they won’t hear your mistakes! No programs! Y’all get to stand up and announce! Please wear nice presentable clothing.
If you’re short on time, you could get away with only staying 15 minutes, but if at ALL possible, I’m really encouraging you all to linger, support each other, and socialize a little. But something is always way better than nothing; please be proud to be present even if 15 minutes is all you can swing!
Please recruit other performers! Siblings or friends, young and old, that also play an instrument or have any other performable talent (dance, drama, poetry, etc.) – have ‘em come and entertain!
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What are Studio Recitals like? |
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Studio Recitals are structured but informal in manner, definitely a safe haven for those of us with performance anxiety! In these student recitals, I aim to bring the joy into playing for others. (Dress is semi-formal.) Family and friends are welcome! Parents: please plan to linger afterwards, so students can form musical friendships! Also, please bring goodies or beverages to celebrate student accomplishments. |
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There are so many good reasons for performing, most of which have little relation to crowd-pleasing. Scheduled performances give students a goal, a deadline, and an accomplishment to take pride in. Hearing others play inspires learners. And performing for a group of strangers makes playing for friends and family seem like a piece of cake! Performing is humbling for everyone, a maturing experience forcing everyone to grapple with the near impossibility of perfection. And finally, performing builds confidence and poise useful for public speaking, which many students will do in their future working lives. |
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