Community Based Concert Amidst Pandemic

Our studio offered a hybrid recital amidst COVID19. While there was extra preparation, it was a safe & successful event. Here are the top four take aways:
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1. Community Collaboration: our private practice and studio were grateful for a local church’s partnership that provided beautiful and accessible outdoor space suitable for an outdoor concert. Needs to consider: handicap parking, bathroom, electricity for instruments and microphones and elevated stage. 
2. Teamwork Planning: the amount of materials that we needed to transport to an off-work site was substantial. Additionally it was a feat to coordinate the technology access for displaying remote performances at the live event. We began a digital list 2 months prior identified tasks within our team.
3. Clear Messaging: studio families were informed of the alternate hybrid concert at the beginning of the semester due to pandemic concerns. We did not host a reception following the performances, nor allow early arrivers to "warm-up" on or off stage. Individuals were informed of the contingency plan due to inclement weather but thankfully the sunshine was glowing that afternoon!
4. Digital Communications: we created digital programs that families accessed with a QR Code - it was printed and displayed at the event plus emailed ahead of time. Families also had communication inviting them to bring their own chairs/blankets.

P.S.
In the future we'll incorporate creative clothes pins that students can decorate ahead of time or receive as performance gifts to secure their sheet music since it was breezy!

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