PIANIST, Krista S. McGinn
Creative Keyz Recitals: Performance Tips
Performing is an art that requires discipline, perseverance and natural talent. It is one of the most rewarding parts of being a musician to share one's hard work with others. Below are some tips to help ensure that students are prepared to showcase their pieces.
WEEK OF RECITAL
Students are encouraged to give home performances without stopping, or record their pieces on a cell phone and listen to it noting on the music where they need to work on their memory.
Practice introduction-speech and bow at the end. Invite family and friends to listen in on your dress rehearsal. Have fun!
Krista McGinn performing Solfegettio by CPE Bach
DAY OF RECITAL (or exam):
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Stay away from songs - but warm up with scales and other songs
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Stay out of the hot sun & refrain from activities that are tiring
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No chocolate or caffeine 24 hours before (to keep nerves calm)
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Dress in layers in case you get too warm or too cold
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Bring gloves to keep fingers warm - while waiting to play
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Bring cloth to wipe sweaty hands in between songs
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Bring sheet music
DURING THE PERFORMANCE
Audience - please turn off cell phones & do not disturb performer's concentration with camera-taking or videotaping.
(filming is welcome of your loved one with discretion). Thank you.
Performers - Enjoy the experience!. You have worked hard to reach this moment of sharing your art with others.
MEDIA
Any pictures or videos Creative Keyz (CK) takes at recitals or master classes may be showcased on CK website or CK facebook (with no compensation to others). If parents are not in agreement, kindly inform CK. Thank you.
Re: other pictures taken (by parents, family or friends) at CK recitals or master classes: CK is not held responsible for different individuals' media application (facebook, twitter, YouTube) or otherwise displayed to the public. (There will be no compensation from Creative Keyz.)