Tips For Organizing The Best Recitals For Your Students
Are you getting ready to plan a recital for your music students?
If so, you’ve landed on the right page.
Planning a music recital is a serious endeavor, though it’s absolutely necessary, as it provides your students with an opportunity to see how far they've come.
Today, we’re going to break down a few tips that will help you throw the best recital for your students that you can!
Start Early
There is no doubt that throwing a music recital can be stressful. Doing so takes a ton of effort and a lot of dedication from you and your students. There’s no way you could decide to put on a recital today and do it tomorrow.
Putting together a recital months before is imperative, as getting all of the moving parts in order can take some time. Make sure that your students have enough time to practice as well, and get your music selections together as early as possible.
This is crucial, as you can discuss the pieces with your students and discuss with them to determine whether or not they’re comfortable with certain pieces. If not, you’ll have time to swap them out.
Implore Time Management
After establishing your recital timeline, it is important that you manage your time.
As a music teacher, you no doubt have multiple commitments that are pulling you in every direction. You might have a number of students who require your personal time. It’s crucial to set your boundaries for teaching hours and stick to them.
In doing so, you can take the stress off of yourself and leave enough time to stick to your recital timeline without feeling overwhelmed.
Get Your Students Involved
Your students should have a voice in the recital, whether that is picking their own pieces or taking a vote. After all, they are the ones performing, meaning they need to own their performances.
Of course, you might be a teacher who wants a bit more control, and that’s okay. We recommend giving your students a selection of pieces to pick from so that they have a stake in the performance and feel like they are more part of the action.
However, with that said, there are several benefits to allowing your students to pick their own pieces.
For starters, a student who picks their own piece will feel a sense of responsibility or obligation to learn it. They will also often feel more of a connection to a piece of music they choose. After all, they were drawn to it for whatever reason in the first place.
Lastly, you’ll instill a sense of excitement in your students, which will help them learn the song they have picked.
Keep Everything Organized
There are so many things to consider when putting on a recital, including:
The number of guests who will be in attendance
The cost of a ticket
How you will make your tickets available (online in advance or at the door the night of)
With a good music management system in place, these details will come together with ease and will be far simpler to stay on top of. Consider getting some event management software or employing a team to help you.
This might also be a good chance to talk to students and see if they want to get involved with the promotion and planning.
You should also take this time to inform parents about the planning process for the recital, as you’ll often find many parents who can offer help.
Ensure the Preparation Of Your Students
Putting on a successful music recital requires a ton of work. It’s up to you to be honest with your students about the kind of work it requires. Make sure they know what an important role they place in throwing this music recital.
If you tell a student that it is crucial for them to practice in order to put on a good recital, they will be far more likely to put in practice time and give their performance all they’ve got!
This is a time for students to be held accountable. Of course, that’s not to say you should ever berate them or make this anything other than a fun experience. However, you can think of this as an introduction to music in the real world. This process is something they will take with them into their potential musical careers.
Make sure you outline a reasonable amount of time for them to practice and ask them if there is anything you can do to help.
Final Thoughts
While planning a music recital might feel like a lot of work, taking the right steps can make the process much easier. We hope this little guide has been helpful in making your upcoming music recital a major success!