RECITAL FAQs:
WHY HAVE A RECITAL? Part of being a musician is learning to be comfortable on stage. The recitals give an opportunity to stand on stage and gain confidence performing in front of an audience. At the Christmas recital we are at a small, more intimate theatre and then at the year-end we all meet on a larger stage.
HOW LONG IS THE RECITAL? The recital will last for one hour.
DO THE CHILDREN STAY ON STAGE DURING THE ENTIRE HOUR? Yes.
WHEN DO WE ARRIVE AT THE THEATRE? About 20 minutes before the starting time.
WHAT DO WE DO WHEN WE GET TO IN THE THEATRE? Please have the children stay with you until they are called on stage. Please make sure your child knows which colour level class they are in.
PROPS: When the children are called on stage please make sure the younger ones have all the props they need and have placed them in front of where they are sitting on the tape.
WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE ALL THE NEEDED PROPS? I do have extra props if you are not able to bring everything.
WHAT IF MY CHILD IS TOO SCARED TO SIT ON THE STAGE? Some of the younger ones may feel uncomfortable up on stage at first. Please find a place on the tape at the edge of the group and sit with your child. Once the recital starts you can try to leave the stage and leave them alone. If they are with a classmate it often helps. Or, if they still make a fuss when you try to leave the stage you may just sit with them for the entire rectial. If they still make a fuss please just take them off stage to sit with you to watch the recital. Even just watching the other children is beneficial and will inspire them (theoretically – hee hee) to want to perform on stage next time.
MAY I TAKE VIDEO AND PHOTOS? Yes, but only at your seats or at the back of the theatre. Please do not stand in front and block the view for others.
DOES MY BABY OR YOUNG SIBLING NEED A TICKET? No, if they can sit on someone’s lap and do not need a seat of their own.
And please remember to turn off your cell phones before the recital starts. If you have any other questions please give me a call at 778-987-7706.
Thank you!
Mr. I
