The Twelve Days of Recital

Just like the song? Not exactly. There are things you need to remember as you prepare for the recital on December 16th. Wardrobe: Skirts and dresses- over the knees, not too tight. Sleeves- not hanging over the keys Necklines- enough said. Jewelry- no clicks and clacks. Shoes- practice performing in your pair (and tie the laces). Hair- no flicks and fluffs, if you play with your hair, pull it back. If your hair is in your face, you can't see the keys or the smiles of your audience. Overall appearance. Dress how you want your music to sound. Audiences listen better when the performers take their appearance seriously. Some of these seem to be addressing girls, but boys should also look their best. Very few students in a recital are the same size, take 10 seconds before you play to adjust: Bench height Bench distance Music stand- up or down, too close too far Getting Started Wait until the audience is quiet Get your fingers on the right keys Decide how fast you want to start During a performance keep moving forward. If your dad takes a wrong turn halfway on his way driving to work, he normally doesn't return home to start the trip again. Finishing Keep seated as long as the piano is producing sound. Remember to take a bow and acknowledge the audience's appreciation. Be proud of yourself. Lots of hard work goes into recitals THE THREE-WAY TIE FOR THE AMAZING RACE WAS TRULY AMAZING. THANK YOU, GRANT, MADELINE AND PIERCE FOR A GOOD RUN.