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DATA SHEET FOR THE UPCOMING RECITAL

WHEN:     

WHERE:   JORDAN KITTS RECITAL HALL  (Directions)

WHAT:     PERFORM IN PIANO RECITAL

                       PRE-ARRANGED NUMBER OF PIECES  

 

WHAT TO BRING:  Your music if you are playing a duet.  Please bring about a half dozen cookies to contribute to the refreshment table.  I will provide punch, cups and napkins                 

WEAR:  Please dress nicely. Sunday clothes are good.  This is not a workshop or group class.  It is a recital and you are performing.  But DO where comfortable shoes to pedal in if you must use the pedals. PS:  All family and friends are welcome to this!

 

 

EARN:  A BOCK STUDIO PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

              A CHANCE TO BE VOTED INTO THE FALL HONOR RECITAL

                  

PERFORMANCE & POISE GROWTH OPPORTUNITY:  

PARTICIPATE IN THIS EACH YEAR TO INCREASE YOUR CONFIDENCE IN PUBLIC PERFORMANCES OF ALL KINDS! 

 

The "Other Stuff"

1. If you have never played at this recital hall before, you may come fifteen minutes early to try out the piano; however, do not come too much earlier because there will be another recital going on!  Also, the management is letting us use this facility for free and they ask that the children NOT “practice” their pieces on the showroom floor pianos.  It is still a business and they do need our cooperation.

STUDENTS:  Please remember these tips:

  1. There are people you don’t know at the recital, but the ones who came to watch YOU are your family and friends.  So as you approach the stage, look at your family or friends and give them a big SMILE.  It will make them (and you) feel good and you’ll be starting on a positive “note” before you even press the first key!
  2. When you sit down at the piano, check the bench and if it’s not feeling comfortable, adjust it or ask me for help.  After it is adjusted, sit down and put your hands in your lap.
  3. Play through the first phrase in you mind before you take your hands off your lap.  Play it in your mind exactly like you want it to sound.  This is especially important for slow-starting pieces. After you have “heard” it in your head, place your hands on the keys and begin to play.
  4. When your performance is over, take your hands off the notes, your foot off the pedal, stand up and face the audience and BOW.  If it helps you to keep steady, you can place one hand on the piano.  DO NOT BOW WHILE YOU ARE WALKING OFF STAGE!  That looks embarrassing and silly.
  5. Practice these procedures several times before recital day at home with your stuffed animals, your dog or cat, your family and finally with your friends as an audience. 

 

DIRECTIONS TO JORDAN KITTS RECITAL HALL

2748 Gallows Road

Merrifield/Vienna

573-6070

 

    -From 495 Exit at Gallows Rd. North

    - Cross over Lee Highway (Rte. 29) and pass the Merrifield Nursery

    - Approximately 4 blocks from Lee Highway on the left will be a low gray building

      (this building is across from the Merrifield Garden Apartments)

    - Enter at the orange awning.

 

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