Organizing a studio recital involves many different aspects beyond student repertoire preparation. I’m sure many of us have stories we can tell about the lessons we learned in our first few years of recital planning.
One of the first lessons I learned was to put up some kind of signage, especially when the recital is not in the same location every year.
Is it a necessity? No.
Can people eventually find their way to the recital hall or auditorium? Yes.
So why use direction signs?
If you’ve ever attended a graduation party, baby shower, or conference, I’m sure you will agree that the minute you see a sign indicating you are in the correct location, you breathe a sigh of relief.
It’s comforting not to wonder if you’re in the correct location or to search for where you’re going. Relieving this slight anxiety for your audience will make a great first impression and add a professional touch with little effort. All it takes is a few signs posted around the building where the recital is being held.
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This free download includes nine different signs. They are intentionally designed in a simple, no-frills format to be used for any studio and recital. Enjoy!
Consider taking your signage a step further and purchasing a yard sign you can reuse from year to year with your studio logo that says “Recital Here” or something generic that could be used for any kind of performance(s) you organize in your studio! I’ve not done it yet myself, but I love the idea!
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I love the idea of a yard sign since I have my recitals in students’ homes. From where would you recommend I purchase a “Recital Here!” sign? Thank you!!
Check to see if you have a local sign shop near you. Otherwise, you could look at a place like VistaPrint online or Signs.com