May 2011 Teachers' Guide
 

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Erik Satie

Suggested recordings:
The Magic of Satie, Jean-Yves Thibaudet (Decca)
Satie: Piano Works, Aldo Ciccolini (EMI)
French Orchestral Favorites, ORTF Orchestra (EMI Seraphim)

Recital Preparation

Many teachers hold end-of-year recitals to celebrate all the work students have done. It is a great way to create a sense of community in the studio and bring families closer together. Students benefit from lots of practice with the routine of a performance: getting onstage, bowing, settling into the correct sitting position and posture, and then bowing again and exiting the stage.  Teachers may want to include practice recitals in the last few lessons before the big event and encourage students to practice the routine at home as well. Sometimes it helps if parents videotape a practice recital and show students elements that can be improved. The result will be a smooth, professional performance.

Puzzle Answers for May:
Quiz (page 15)
1. D   2. A   3. B    4. B    5. A  6. A 

Word Search (page 12)