Greensleeves Music Spring Recitals 2024
The annual Greensleeves Music Recitals will be held live and in-person at West Chester University this spring!
We are excited to host our annual recitals again this May and June at WCU’s Wells School of Music inside of Swope Music Building. There will be four separate recitals. Families are invited to choose one recital to participate in.
Recital Dates/Times are:
Saturday, May 18: 9 am | 10:30 am
Saturday, June 8: 9 am | 10:30 am
Every Greensleeves student is invited to participate. It's a wonderful opportunity to showcase talent and hard work and to experience performing on-stage in a comfortable, supportive environment. Recitals are open to all instruments and voice and all levels from beginner and up!
The cost is $25 per family entry. This fee will be added to a lesson invoice.
Frequently Asked Questions: Please scroll to the bottom of this page for more details!
Music Selection
Teachers will guide student in choosing their song. We ask you try to limit it to one song, with two as the maximum for students with shorter selections.
Teachers will communicate the song title + composer to us for the program.
Dates, Location & Times
Recitals will be held at WCU in the Swope Building’s Ware Family Recital Hall. The Swope Building is located at: 817 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382.
The Swope Building is the large (piano-shaped) building near the corner of High Street and Rosedale Ave beyond the E.O. Bull Center.
There is parking available in a large parking lot next to Swope.
Ware Hall has theater-style seating with no food/drink permitted.
SATURDAY, MAY 18
Times:
9:00 am
10:30 am
Saturday, June 8
Times:
9:00 am
10:30 am
We strive to keep all recitals under an hour. If participation is particularly high, an additional midday recital may be added.
The $25 participation fee will be added to a future lesson invoice.
Please send any questions to Leigh at: GreensleevesMusicMGMT@gmail.com.
We look forward to finally seeing everyone and can’t wait for a wonderful set of recitals!
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Click here to read more about choosing a recital song!
Recital jitters? Here are some tips for helping kids overcome stage fright.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the recital?
Recitals are usually 45 - 60 minutes. We try to cap each one at about 20 performers.
What happens during the recital?
Before the recital, everyone arrives, receives a program, and seats themselves. The room has elevated, theater-style seating. When it’s time to begin, Ben will introduce the first performer. They will go to the stage area, play their piece, and return to their seat. We will go in order of the program and students will be able to see when it will be their turn. We ask that everyone stay for the duration of the performance.
What about virtual students?
They are welcome to participate!
Can we warm up before the recital?
Yes. Students are welcome to arrive 10 - 20 minutes early and warm up on their instrument or on the piano. Please be aware that numerous students may do this, so please plan on a brief warm-up if others are waiting.
Can family members and friends attend?
Yes. The room has capacity for 120 people total. If you’re going to have 5 or more people in attendance, we ask that you give us a heads up.
What should performers wear and bring?
Performers can wear whatever feels comfortable to them. Many dress up, others keep it casual. All students should bring their sheet music. Some need to bring their instrument. There is a piano in the room and we will bring a mic for vocal performers if needed. Other instruments should be brought by the students (woodwinds, brass, strings). If you need an amplifier or drums, please let us know.
What if we cannot make it or don’t feel ready?
We understand that not everyone can make it, but we encourage students to take the opportunity to perform if they can! It is a friendly, supportive atmosphere and there are typically multiple “first time” performers.
Those who are not able to attend are more than welcome to submit a video performance that we’ll share online!
