New City School of Music Recital Info Page

Dear Students and Families,

We are excited to see all of our students’ performances in our upcoming recitals.

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone involved, we kindly ask that you review the following basic concert and recital etiquette with your family.

1. Arrive Early Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your students’ scheduled recital time to perform. This is to make sure your student has adequate time to view the performance area and tune instruments. This will also give audience members time to settle into their seats, avoid disturbing others, and ensure the event starts on time. If you arrive late, we ask that you wait to hear applause during an appropriate break before entering the performance space.

2. Remain Seated Until the End Please stay in your seat for the duration of the recital. Our recitals are scheduled in 30 minute blocks. This gives 30 minutes of performance time with 15 minutes for the audience to arrive and disperse. If you must leave early, please sit near the back of the performance hall, kindly wait for a break between performances, and exit as quietly as possible to avoid disrupting others.

3. Silence All Electronic Devices For the enjoyment of all attendees, please make sure that all cell phones, watches, and other electronic devices are set to silent or turned off during the performance. The quiet atmosphere is essential to allow each student to perform their best.

4. Take What You Bring Please remember to take all your belongings with you when leaving the recital hall, and kindly dispose of any trash in the designated bins. Let’s keep the space clean for everyone to enjoy.

5. Be Respectful of the Performers Students perform their best when they know they have the full attention and support of their audience. Please avoid talking, whispering, or causing distractions during the recital. Your focus and encouragement will help create a positive experience for everyone.

6. Photography and Videography If you wish to take photographs or videos, please do so without using a flash or distracting others.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Your support of the students is what makes these events so special, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements with you.

FAQ

WHAT DO THE PERFORMERS WEAR?: Black pants or skirts and white button up shirts or tops is traditional for performances, but not obligatory. Recitals are an important event in a student’s musical development, so we do ask our students to dress nicely. Suits and more formal dresses are also welcome, just make sure that it is something that the student would be comfortable to perform in.

WHAT DO WE BRING?
1. Your sheet music if you use it.
2. Your violin, guitar, bass, uke, etc.. We will provide amps and cables for you.
3. Drummers, bring your sticks.
4. Vocalists and pianists only need to bring their music and/or lyrics if needed.

CAN WE TAKE PICTURES AND VIDEO?: Yes. Please do not take flash pictures while the students are performing as it may distract them. You are welcome to take photos as they take their bow before and after they perform.

IS THERE AN ADMISSION CHARGE?: The recital is free.

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN I BRING TO WATCH?:  Our recital hall is an intimate space that can hold 40 people.  With 10 students per recital, we ask that each performer bring no more than 3 attendees in addition to themselves (performer + 3 guests).

WHERE IS THE RECITAL BEING HELD?: The recital is the weekends of June 21st – 22nd, and June 28th – 29th 2025 at the New City School of Music – 162 South Main Street, New City NY 10956.

NAME MISSPELLINGS: Please check the program (link below) to make sure that your name/child’s name is spelled correctly. If it is not, email us at office@newcitymusicschool.com and we will correct it for the program.