1) Listening: As in any performance situation, listening to everyone perform shows respect and is a skill we want even the youngest to develop. Whether sitting in the pews or waiting to play on stage, with parent or without, everyone is expected to use their best listening ears.
2) Dress: The dress code for this recital is red TVSS t-shirt and black bottoms.
3) Preparedness: Please review the recital set list that was posted a couple weeks ago to make sure your child knows all the pieces they will be playing, and what the first piece is they will be playing (the most advanced to twinkle). Also be singing the Japanese song Wishing at home. Enjoy the process of trying to figure out the Japanese words best you can.
I thought this video was great; maybe some of you can relate to the boy who just can't stand still! There are a few other videos of Wishing on youtube, however I thought this one demonstrates some great Suzuki parenting and support!
4) Arrival: Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before the recital start. Any later and there is a sense of urgency upon entering the church, and we want everyone relaxed, focused, and to have enough time to get tuned and find their spot in the pews. Late arrivals not only make everyone else tense but is disrespectful to everyone who planned to arrive on time and now have to accommodate the late comers. Don't let this be you.
5) Departure: Attendance throughout the entire recital is mandatory. Not only do we not want you to miss anything, but please show respect to your teachers and fellow class mates to support the work they have done to get this performance ready and to socialize with friends who you may not see all summer during the reception! Little ones who need a time out, please feel free to take them outside the recital area, but always come back in. A child who thinks they can fuss and then gets to leave the recital, will always fuss and never learn to wait and listen.
6) Opportunity: As discussed in group class, wonderful photographer and mother Priya McHardie will have a booth available at the recital to sign-up to get some musical photos done of your kids. A portion of the money she earns she has graciously offered to put towards or Minneapolis trip this May. Priya was the photographer on my wedding day last May, and is wonderful working with kids and really caters to what you are looking for. Thank you Priya for your support of the Thames Valley Suzuki School!
Visit Priya's Website to see some of her work here.
7) Gratitude: Thank you to all the parents and students for another wonderful year. From incredible Play Challenge participation, to horrible sicknesses, the start of Fiddle Class and our Focus on Review month, everyone has worked hard and grown so much over the course of the year. I wish everyone luck as they finish off the school year, I look forward to hearing about everyone's summer plans, and cannot wait to continue learning with everyone in the Fall (my favourite time of year!)
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