Recitals

Recitals are the most exciting time of year where the student’s hard work pays off.

They get to share their talent and love of music with friends and family on stage in front of an audience and in most cases, compete to win awards with a panel of professional judges that will provide a rubric of feedback.

The feedback is based on a 1-10 point system broken down into 5 skill set categories.

Since I have a lot of students, I split the performances into two divisions: Division 2 and Division 1. D2 are the beginners and D1 are the intermittent to advanced students. 

Every recital there is a different theme.

Past themes have included spring, fall, Christmas, spooky/costume theme, and The Grammy’s.

I have a professional photographer at the recital and provide at least 3 different photo angles for each student included in the recital fee.

A fee around $100 per recital is charged per performer depending on the expenditures of that particular recital (each recital is different). 

A recital budget is posted online for everyone to see how the fees are being distributed. 

Recitals have taken place at The Ocotillo Theater in the past and recently the spring recital coming up will be at the Yates Auditorium.

Refreshments and beverages are provided in the lobby for the guests during intermission while the judges deliberate on the award winners.

There is a private YouTube live stream of the recital so that family and friends from afar may watch their loved ones perform.

Not everyone wins, but it is extremely likely that everyone will have a blast and make lasting memories that will stick with them for the rest of their lives.

My primary goal is to make each recital a once in a lifetime, magical experience that is unique and different than the ones before it. I want the students to feel like stars on stage and get the opportunity to feel the excitement and joy that comes from performing and sharing music with a large audience.

While it is not a requirement to participate in recitals, it is highly encouraged for the student's personal and musical growth.