Recital Checklist

4-6 months:
  • 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
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