Recital Checklist
4-6 months:
6 weeks:
- Research & selection of performance literature – discuss with teacher
- Secure a collaborator (other musicians, if needed)
- Purchase music – begin practicing
Fall- Nov 15th Schedule the recital (confer with teacher, collaborator, & others)
Spring - April 7th Schedule the recital
Fall- Sept 15th Schedule dress rehearsal times
Spring - Jan 15th Schedule dress rehearsal times
6 weeks:
- Research for program notes - composer & composition dates, premiere information, interesting tidbits on composers/pieces
- Decide on Recital attire
4 – 6 weeks:
- Initial rehearsal with collaborator (and others)
3 weeks:
- Write program notes - type up program
- Organize reception?
2 weeks:
- Program notes & program due to teacher
- Purchase appropriate gifts for collaborators
1 week:
- Have programs/notes printed
- Clean Instrument(s) – oil valves & grease slides
2 days - 1 week:
- Dress rehearsal
For the Recital Remember:
- Music & Mutes
- Program Notes
- Gift for collaborator
