Recitals

"What are recitals?" you ask. Or maybe you've heard the word before, but don't really know what it means. Good news friend, I have the answer!

Recitals are for students and guest players to show off their skills and showcase what they've learned over 4 to 6 months. These recitals are not expected to be perfect, but to be played the best they possibly can. What matters to me is that music is played, fun is had while doing so, and people of all ages get to experience what it's like to play in front of a crowd. It builds character, trust me. I may or may not have nearly passed out once. Fear is allowed, quitting is not. To quote a green frog from a certain franchise, "Do or do not, there is no try." Recitals are only stressful if you let them be.

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