Why NATS student recitals?
Wow! Have you noticed all of the activity in our NATS recitals? So far we have had 2 and there are 6 more booked over the next 3 months! In the 11 years that I have belonged to NATS, I believe this sets a record! All upcoming recitals are listed in the
preceding calendar, as well as on our website. Please tell your students and contact the coordinators with interested singers.
Note that we have 3 new Recital Coordinators and and 5 new venues, including a SF venue, which we haven't had since 2006, plus a NATS Teachers Recital (a first?)! For this year, we have booked 3 recitals in the East Bay, 2 on the Peninsula, 1 in San Jose, 1 in the North Bay and 1 in SF! What about Marin? Do we have any takers? Can I help anyone with the process of coordinating? It's not too soon to think about next year (starting Sept).
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of our NATS Student and Teachers Recitals. This is a very rewarding position and greatly benefits our students.
If you have questions, comments or would like to sponsor a recital, please email Victoria Rapanan
at
victoriarapanan@healthyvocaltechnique.com
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Recital Q&A – What’s involved?
Where are recitals held? Retirement Homes, churches, clubhouses, your own home, or any medium sized gathering space with a decent piano and parking.
Venue rental? There are many wonderful venues available at no charge. We have also found that many organizations have a small budget for in-house concerts. These fees help offset recital costs, leaving more money in our treasury for Festivals, Symposiums and scholarship awards. SFBAC NATS also has a small budget for venue rental, as necessary.
How many people attend? Audience varies, depending on the venue. Some are smaller and more intimate settings with family and friends, while others may advertise to reach more people. One of our venues advertises the recital in the local newspaper and regularly attracts approximately 100 audience members.
Who is eligible? Any student of a NATS teacher, regardless of age, from younger singers to advanced levels. These recitals do not replace the teacher's studio recital, so some prior performance experience is advised. Use your teacher's discretion regarding readiness to sing on a public recital. It is a perfect way for our developing singers to gain performance exposure before an appreciative audience, and for advanced singers to perfect audition or competition repertoire. It is also a wonderful opportunity for students to hear different singers from other studios.
How many singers per program, etc.? Usually 8 singers per recital. Preferably no more than 2 students per studio, and singers should perform in these programs only once per year (Sept-June) to ensure fair opportunities for all. Exceptions can be made if more singers are needed for the program.
Repertoire? Anything from pop to opera and oratorio. Many students offer musical theater as well as art song or opera in their set.
Time allowed/student? 8 minutes, including any spoken introduction. This is based on an average participation of 8 students.
Average recital length? 60-70minutes with no intermission.
Who pays for the pianist and room rental (if applicable)? SFBAC NATS covers these expenses.
Programs and printing? In most cases the sponsoring teacher will both write and print the program, with the printing paid for by SFBAC NATS. However, one of our regular venues provides program copies for us free of charge, so it doesn't hurt to inquire.
Pianist? Provided by NATS.
Student fee? $15/student
Admission? FREE
How can I participate? Contact Victoria Rapanan, Vice
President - Student Recitals
victoriarapanan@healthyvocaltechnique.com
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Late Bloomers Recital Information
The Late Bloomers recital is planned for singers who began their vocal study
later than the age of 35, who do not aspire to professional solo singing
careers, who prefer not to share programs with young and experienced
singers, but who are studying for personal pleasure and vocal improvement.
Eleanor Cohen who hosts this event will be happy to accompany any of the
performers gratis. Those who prefer to bring their own accompanists are, of
course, welcome to do so. You may contact Ellie at
Elliecoh@gmail.com or
Dorothy Barnhouse
dorbarn@sbcglobal.net for any questions or further information.
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