Costumes + Music = Special Performances!

by Kathy Morrison, Director

“The best way to motivate students is through performance. “ – The Music Parent’s Guide by Anthony Mazzocchi

Halloween Costume Recitals.

Recently, two of our Music Artistry teachers coordinated Costume Recitals. Students were invited to choose a piece of music, prepare the song for performance, and create a costume to match the theme of the piece.  These costume recitals were a huge success!  One recital was performed just for parents at our Mt. Lebanon Studio, while another recital was hosted by a local Senior Living Center providing an opportunity for a community performance.

There is something about dressing up in a costume and performing a favorite piece of music that is very motivating to students.  We should not be surprised by this as it’s the basis for Musical Theatre.  Yet, somehow the idea of a Halloween Costume recital seems “fresh” and creates a lot of room for creative thinking and unique musical selection.

After all, it’s this kind of setting that begs for “The Addam’s Family” theme.

When else would you find 2 brothers dressing up like Super Heroes to play the theme from “The Avengers?”

It seems to give “Elbow Room” for collaboration.

Special thanks to Laura Mason and Laura Roberts for their extra efforts in organizing these recitals! We appreciate you!

More Performance Opportunities.

Kathy’s Music offers Fall and Spring Recitals in a formal setting to provide consistent performing opportunities.  Students are encouraged to set preparation and performance goals and take advantage of the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments during the year.

“Parents can help by creating small performance opportunities at home – a Friday night dinner concert or a planned performance for visiting family members are great ideas.” (Anthony Mazzocchi)

Use this Halloween season as an opportunity for your student to play for friends and family.  Inviting your student to wear a costume adds to the fun and may stir up some “out of the box” thinking, especially if they decide to create a costume to match their musical selection.  And by all means – please share the pictures and the videos!