Recitals
Recitals are an important part of the musical experience at Heart Beats.
Performing gives students something valuable to work toward. Preparing for a recital means taking a piece beyond simply being able to play it—it means polishing the details, learning to keep going when something doesn’t go perfectly, and following a project all the way through to completion.
And the value isn’t really about becoming comfortable on a stage. Some students love performing. Others may always feel nervous about it. Both can benefit from learning that they can prepare carefully, do something challenging even when they’re nervous, and be proud of the work they put into it.
Recitals are also a chance to be part of a musical community. Students listen to one another, encourage their peers, see musicians at different ages and stages, and have their own hard work celebrated by teachers and families.
That’s why recital participation is an expected part of learning at Heart Beats. We want every student to have regular opportunities to prepare something meaningful, share it, and experience the growth that happens along the way.
Calendar & Events
Recital Dress Code
Knee length dresses, skirts or dress slacks and tops
Dress slacks and tucked-in, buttoned, collared shirt or sweater.
Coat and/or tie optional
Not permitted: jeans, cargo pants, shorts, workout clothes, sports uniforms, t-shirts, bare midriffs, or tops that are low cut, backless, or strapless
Shoes: Dress shoes
No athletic shoes, sneakers, casual sandals, flip-flops
For online recitals, shoes are encouraged but not required
All students
Neat clean hair, pulled back from face
Short nails
Make sure to practice in your recital clothes and shoes
Students are required to adhere to the dress code for all Heart Beats Music School Recitals, as well as all MTAC Recitals and Festivals, including Certificate of Merit. Adherence to the dress code helps foster an environment of professionalism and respect for students’ accomplishments. Failure to comply with the dress code will result in the student not being allowed to participate in that event. In the case of an MTAC festival or competition, infringement of the dress code may result in disqualification from the event, and forfeiture of fees.
Costume Dress Code
Costume may not promote or suggest violence
No weapons (knives, swords, guns, etc)
Respectful
Costumes may not be demeaning to any ethnic group, race, religion, nationality, differently abled persons, gender, or individual
No costumes containing inappropriate language
No crude or revealing clothing
No bare midriffs, no short shorts, underwear, or speedos, etc
Costumes shouldn’t restrict movement or performance
No masks—(student must remove mask while performing)
Costumes cannot promote the use of drugs, alcohol, or weapons of any kind