Concert Class

Just wanted to share a couple photos from our last Concert Class. A "concert class" is a meeting of my students in which we prepare for performances and build camaraderie amongst our peers. We practice performing solos for one another (complete with a gracious bow) as well as rehearse ensemble pieces. Students also learn good audience skills like listening and encouraging the performer with applause and positive language. Most importantly, concert classes build a sense of team spirit. Learning an instrument can be a lonely endeavor as a student practices and attends private lessons by oneself. Concert classes allow students to share their experiences and performance anxieties with like-minded kids. They get to blend their sounds in group pieces, play funny musical games, and build friendships that help keep them going when facing the hurdles of learning a difficult instrument. By the time they get to the official recital, they know everyone and feel supported rather than judged.