Performance Opportunities
Performance opportunities are very important to the student of piano for several reasons. First, they motivate the student to practice and develop the skills taught in the lessons. In addition, they help the student to develop confidence and stage presence that will prepare the student not only to use his or her ability as a pianist in the future, but also for other real-life experiences that involve the need for confidence in front of a crowd. Your child will be asked to participate in two kinds of performance activities with his or her fellow piano students. In addition, I would encourage students to accept other performance opportunities they may be offered outside of piano lessons, such as performing in church or at school.
Recitals
Near the end of each semester, I will arrange a recital for my students to perform for each other and for their families. These will be non-competitive performance experiences that will serve to motivate the students by encouraging them to let their friends and families hear how well they have learned to play. More information on the time, location, and other details about the recitals will be provided the weeks leading up to each recital.
Festival
The Carbon and Emery County Piano Teacher’s Association provides an annual performance opportunity for students of member teachers. The piano festival, which takes place at USU Eastern in March, is a competitive activity in which students will be judged on performance, music theory, technique, and ear training. A small entrance fee helps to cover the costs of the many prizes given to students who participate in this event.
Recitals
Near the end of each semester, I will arrange a recital for my students to perform for each other and for their families. These will be non-competitive performance experiences that will serve to motivate the students by encouraging them to let their friends and families hear how well they have learned to play. More information on the time, location, and other details about the recitals will be provided the weeks leading up to each recital.
Festival
The Carbon and Emery County Piano Teacher’s Association provides an annual performance opportunity for students of member teachers. The piano festival, which takes place at USU Eastern in March, is a competitive activity in which students will be judged on performance, music theory, technique, and ear training. A small entrance fee helps to cover the costs of the many prizes given to students who participate in this event.