Comments on: 7 Tips for Enjoyable Recitals

By: Francis

Francis — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:21:55 +0000

Thank you for all your wonderful ideas! Even though this is an old blog memo the on photography. I have also had a professional photographer come to a dress rehearsal and get the pictures framed of each student to decorate the reception tables and also serves as recital gifts for the parents. I also add candlelight as this was an evening event for me. Thanks again!

By: Ginger Storts

Ginger Storts — Tue, 03 May 2011 18:06:52 +0000

The photographer sounds like a wonderful idea to me. Since I am so busy I usually have my husband and a parent volunteer take photos, but they are generally disappointing. I just Googled event photographer and was directed to mineeds.com. It will generate several bids for me. I am excited, to say the least, that I will have one less thing to worry about come recital day! : )

By: Lisa Donovan Lukas

Lisa Donovan Lukas — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:47:26 +0000

As I was reading your blog and admiring all your photos of the recital…I was just thinking to myself: “wow…& she even got all the clothes color coordinated — that’s so amazing!” — then I got to:

A group shot of all the recital performers. You would have thought that I gave everyone a color scheme the way almost everyone was attired in red, white, and/or black, but I just told them to dress up. Amazing, huh?!

Well..it IS amazing! I love your blog — always so inspiring and brimming with great ideas. THANK YOU!

By: jan

jan — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:18:23 +0000

Natalie: I am new to your website. I love your ideas. You are a teacher after my own heart. I also like to use different recital ideas. Past recital themes were: Culture cafe (songs from different countries along with food from different countries), The Great Outdoors (music of the seasons using power point and decorating the grand piano to have an outdoor feel), Jazz with our local high school band performing too, A night at the movies, with popcorn and pop not in the church santuary though, A Western recital where I made the piano look like a covered wagon, and last year A Music Fairy Tale, with narration and acting parts. I made the story up myself after waking up at 3 am to write down what I was thinking about. Anyway, I am always thinking what can I do next. Also,I plan on ordering the mystery game. It sounds like fun. Thanks!

By: Ana

Ana — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:32:30 +0000

My mom had a professional photographer at her recitals the last few years. It was a huge hit with the parents! Since the students needed to come early anyway, she would shoot poses next the piano beforehand and photos during the performance. My mom included this in the recital fee so that the photographer could edit the photos and get cheaper prints to give to the students.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:02:57 +0000

Wow–your recitals sound like a joy to attend! I can’t imagine how much work you put into them, but I love all your ideas!

By: Mindy

Mindy — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:18:52 +0000

Good ideas, Natalie. I will try to cover contest.
I have always said to my families to not take pictures during the performances, but you allow it. I’m afraid for the distraction, so can you go into your thoughts a bit more on that?

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:48:11 +0000

Hiring a professional photographer sounds like an excellent idea! The program cover contest is very creative, too! I enjoy reading your blog – keep up the good work!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:10:19 +0000

I have a professional photographers this year as well! I am also doing a slide show of the semester for the first time! I think it will be a great holiday recital!