084 - Recital Recap & Year-End Reflection

Field Notes on Music Teaching & Learning · Jun 18, 2025 · 16m

Earlier this month, I hosted my 14th studio piano recital. There’s always so much that goes into planning and preparing for an event like this:Choosing repertoireBooking the venuePolishing memoryEmailing parentsPracticing “piano bows”Coordinating with the facilities manager and the piano tunerBorrowing percussion instruments from the music teacherScheduling duet and ensemble rehearsalsFinalizing and printing programsPlanning a receptionWe spend months learning the music and practicing performing. What happens if you play a wrong note or miss a key change? What happens if you forget the repeat…