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Why Recital? Just to play a song? That song is not the priority.......

Several comments I have heard recently:

What's the point?

They aren't playing real music yet (first year student who isn't playing full concertos)

We are too busy...…….

We have things to do...……….

We already pay for lessons we have to purchase recital tickets ($10 each) too?

I don't want to sit through all those boring songs...……

Just to hear my child play a 60 second song (could be up to 3.5 minutes)

Absolutely not.    The song is the lowest priority in our educators minds.


Recital is about celebration. 

   Celebrating your families dedication to learning a new skill.  The determination that you all have had to providing your musician with the ability to read and comprehend language (music notation).  To master math skills (rhythms, divided beats) To master expression (dynamics, volume control, DRAMA within their song) To overcome fears (what if I make a mistake)



Recital is about time management. 

Not only did your musician find the time to learn this piece (and parents/grandparents found the time to get them to lessons) But your educators spent TIME planning the entire celebration to incorporate all musicians triumphs into a 4 hour window of time.  (Relax, you won't be there that long)   The date was booked a year ago.   The program was designed.  Mulled over.  Stressed over so that no musician would outshine another.    

Recital is about social skills.



Your musician just played in front of many people.  Loving family, educators, strangers.  The efforts made by you to promote your musician in getting up in front of people (which let's face it.....can be quite intimidating) will pay off in the future.     Report giving in school.  Aced it.   A speech during Future Problem Solvers of America.  Piece of cake.  Commencement Speech.  Done!  Shaking hands at that college interview, or the job interview, or the promotion dinner!

Recital is about recognition.



I just heard my name!   People are being quiet, respectful of me as I play my piece.  They are clapping, maybe even cheering for me.  Wow, I feel good.    I'm going to make sure I clap for the other musicians.  I'm going to be more attentive when they are playing. 

Recital is about confidence.   Recital is about self esteem.  





 All these things begin with a simple going up to a music stand and playing a song. Oh yes, that song.  That song that they picked.  That song that they worked so hard to master.    That song you might be tired of hearing so much.  That little song, did so much.

Recital is all about helping a musician master their World and their Future. 

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