Posted by ape130:
I do one formal recital every year in May, held at a local arts center that has a baby grand, spotlight, mini stage, it's a lot of fun. I have parent's help pay for the rental. The rest of the year I have several informal recitals, usually 3 more and they are always at either an assisted living, or nursing home. It's been really nice to give the students opportunity to share with the community, and for those recitals they don't need to memorize if they don't want. For Christmas we do it at assisted living but often I'll incorporate a few other special things, like a student/guitar duet, a vocal performance by a mom, or the students playing hand bells.
I do one formal recital every year in May, held at a local arts center that has a baby grand, spotlight, mini stage, it's a lot of fun. I have parent's help pay for the rental. The rest of the year I have several informal recitals, usually 3 more and they are always at either an assisted living, or nursing home. It's been really nice to give the students opportunity to share with the community, and for those recitals they don't need to memorize if they don't want. For Christmas we do it at assisted living but often I'll incorporate a few other special things, like a student/guitar duet, a vocal performance by a mom, or the students playing hand bells.