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the inside scoop on recitals...

1/24/2023

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-Stathia Orwig

I have been working HARD on recitals since December 21st- a few days after our huge December Holiday Recital 2022. Along with the photos from the day's recitals, I had also sent out a survey getting some much needed feedback. Here's what I learned from our recitals as they are now:
  • Parents felt that there was good communication from the studio and were well informed of registration and information about the recital.
  • Our students were motivated to participate in the recital (maybe a couple of students were forced to participate, ha)
  • An overwhelming response that the recitals that Music So Simple offers are well run, organized, and a great representation of its students.
  • Most people felt that the recital fee was aligned with the uniqueness of a MSS recital.
  • Another overwhelming response that our parents enjoy the photos taken (by Brian) at the recitals which are included in every recital. 
  • For the first time ever, we tried a MSS merchandise table at the recital, and you all really enjoyed that! 
One thing not mentioned in the survey- but an incredibly important observation from the teachers- is that our students were super prepared and performed very well this December. We do think it's largely because of the recital prep classes we offer and mandate for new students. 

The most common mentioned feedback was about wanting a better venue where the student is elevated on a stage or the audience has more auditorium style seating. AND THIS IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN WORKING SO HARD ON!

To be honest, this is something I have been worrying about. Because the space has a stage, but not a heavy enough stage to support the piano, we have to have the piano in front of the stage, which limits our seating right in front of the piano.  The location of the church is ideal AND it's easy for our families to get in and out of. Parking is amazing, and being able to walk right in without taking elevators, or walking a far distance is key for us. The other wonderful thing about it is that there is ALWAYS someone to help us if we need something or if there is an emergency. This is not something we have had in the past at a different venue, even when our rental fees went up. 

Our plan for May is to offer TWO different recital dates since we will have many more participants. The first will be a recital in the parking lot: "Luau in the 'Lot" with 3 recitals. This will be more of a casual recital. Then later in May, we will offer another 5-6 recitals in the church hall moving the piano to one side (instead of in the middle of the hall) and place the seating with many rows back.

I am working on a new/different venue for our formal recitals in December. I willl keep you all posted on this as I make decisions.

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    • Teodora Pounds
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