As you know our recitals are quick, fun, and the store is packed with families (if you are a new teacher with us...our recitals are quick, fun, and the store is packed with families). This year's recitals will be presented online via your student's pre-recorded video submissions. We hope to have in-person recitals in May/June. The cool thing is that your student will be able to record (and re-record if necessary) their performance until they are happy to share it with the rest of the Family Music family.
This new recital format is a great opportunity for students to learn something new and explore different ways to express themselves. We want to encourage them to be creative (or keep it simple - it's up to them).
Our recital is open to all students, even those that just started and can only play "Mary Had a Little Lamb". Performances can be anywhere from 15 seconds up to 5 minutes depending on the student's level. Beginner students are allotted up to 2 minutes play time, intermediate students are allotted up to 3 minutes, and advanced students may have up to 5 minutes total time. Student participation is not mandatory but highly encouraged. Parents will need to register their student by October 16th.
The intention is for students and parents to record their performance at home. It is my hope that families will have fun putting something together. That being said, if you know of a student with a little less support at home, technically challenged parents, or not a suitable instrument or recording device, feel free to record them in your studio during their lesson time. I will send you a video submission link in a few weeks.
You have 9 weeks to prepare them (as video submissions are due by November 27th). I will splice the videos together and post them to a non-public page on our website on December 11th.
NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Have fun! We are looking forward to seeing what your student has to share!
Reach out to me if you have any questions. Stefan
How students participate in 4 easy steps:
Step 1: They Register (by October 16th) We will send parents information on how to register. Step 2: They will pick a song or songs with you and practice All students at all levels are invited to participate. Step 3: Parents will record and submit their video by November 27th Registered students will receive an upload link in a few weeks. Step 4: Watch your (and other students) performances They will receive a link to a webpage to view videos on December 11th