Performance Opportunities with Eclectic Music

Music is meant to be shared.

Available to all current students of Eclectic Music!

Nothing takes you from ‘music student’ to ‘musician’ like performing for others!

ECLECTIC MUSIC RECITALS

SUN DEC 10, 2023

2pm + 4pm

SAT MAY 18, 2024

12pm + 2PM

SUN MAY 19, 2024

2pm + 4pm

Red Light Café SHOWCASES

SUN DEC 3, 2023

1pm

SUN MAY 5, 2024

1pm

The Eclectic Musicians’ Club CONCERT

SUN DEC 3, 2023

2:30 pm

SUN MAY 5, 2024

2:30 pm

or keep reading to learn more!

Performance Series:

Find the right performance for you!

SIGN UP FOR AS MANY AS YOU’D LIKe.

RecitalS

An elevated acoustic performance series, perfect for Eclectic Music students of all ages playing classic and contemporary acoustic styles.

Red Light Cafe Showcase SERIES

Our chill and very cool amplified performance series, perfect for all ages, but especially middle school, high school, and adult musicians playing contemporary styles and amplified instruments (+ kit)!

What to Expect:

Most students perform at 2-3 events each school year, and it is totally up to you and your family which performances you'd like to sign up for! Your teacher may also help you decide which events would be best. To get the full effect of the performance experience, we request that all music is memorized. Don’t worry, your teacher has tools to help with memorization!

In the audience there will usually be parents, friends, and family of each student. Performances usually last 45 minutes to an hour and will have anywhere from 5-18 performers. All performers are Eclectic Music students with different teachers, instruments, and abilities - which makes for an engaging experience for performers and audience alike!

Or keep scrolling to learn more!

About

Recitals are our elevated acoustic performances, perfect for Eclectic Music students of all ages who are playing contemporary or classic styles on acoustic instruments (+ voice, which is the OG acoustic instrument)!

These performances are appropriate for pianists, violinists, classical and musical theatre vocalists, jazz instrumentalists, chamber musicians and acoustic instrumentalists.

• Each performer will have a 2-5 minute performance slot.

• All music must be memorized.

• Recitals are not amplified.

• Performance attire (dressy casual or semi-formal) is suggested.

  Please note

  Electric guitar + bass, digital piano and drum performances are ONLY available for our Showcases, due to the acoustic limitations of Recitals.

Eclectic Recitals

Doors open for in-person recitals 15 minutes prior to the start of the recital.

Sunday, Dec 10, 2023 2pm + 4pm
Saturday, May 18, 2024 12pm + 2pm
Sunday, May 19, 2024 2pm + 4pm

About

The Red Light Cafe Showcases are chill and cool amplified performances, appropriate for all ages and skill levels, where students can experience performing a mini “set” if they’d like! Musicians at RLC Showcases should be playing contemporary styles on amplified instruments (or kit)!

The Red Light Cafe Showcases are especially perfect for singer/songwriters, singer/guitarists, singer/pianists, jazz and rock musicians, jazz and rock bands, and vocalists wanting to perform contemporary styles in an open mic style environment.

Let us know if you have any time constraints or requests for your slot in the form during sign-up.

• Cool, casual attire is recommended.

• All music must be memorized.

• All performances are mic’d and basic equipment such as amps, cables, and mics are provided.

• Each performer will have a 5-10 minute slot .

• Ideal for amplified instruments like: microphoned singers, electric guitars and basses, digital pianos and drum kit (which has it’s own amplification built right in!)

showcases LOCATED AT

RED LIGHT CAFE

553-1 Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Showcase Dates:

Sunday Dec 3, 2023: 1pm

Saturday May 4, 2024: 2pm

Sunday May 5, 2024: 1pm

Performers should arrive 30 minutes prior to performance for soundcheck.

Doors open 15 minutes prior to event time.

So you’re performing with us and have some questions?

No worries! We have you covered.

What performance event is right for me?

Eclectic Music Recitals are our semi-formal performance opportunities best for acoustic musicians. Perfect for celebrating the musical accomplishments of the semester or year, our recitals are a favorite of parents and grandparents! Please note we cannot accommodate amplified instruments or drum kit at recitals, due to acoustic limitations.

The Red Light Café Showcases are our cool, open-mic style performances. RLC Showcases are perfect for amplified performers playing contemporary music and are a huge hit with friends and family!

EM students are encouraged to play at both Recitals and Showcases each year if they can! Learn more about Recitals vs. Showcases on our Performance Opportunities page.

How long do I get to play?

At Recitals, each performer will have a 2-5 minute performance spot. We recommend performers play one full length piece, or two shorter pieces.

At RLC Showcases, each performer can have a short set up to 5-10 minutes. Performers can play one to three full-length pieces in their set.

For both performances, music should be memorized!

What should I wear?

Dressy casual or semi-formal attire is suggested for Recitals. Bonus points for something that makes you feel both comfortable and confident on stage!

Cool, casual attire is recommended for RLC Showcases. We’re going to be jamming to pop, jazz, rock and contemporary styles, so show up as the cool cat (or kitten) you are!

When are performances?

We host Recitals twice a year, once in the fall/winter and once in spring. These are typically hosted on Saturday and/or Sunday afternoons.

Red Light Showcases take place seasonally, and are usually hosted on Saturday or Sunday afternoons.

Other special events and performance opportunities may pop up during the year. We’ll always keep you posted!

Where do performances take place?

Red Light Café Showcases are hosted at their namesake, The Red Light Café.

In-Person Recitals are located at Inman Park Church.

If offering Virtual Recitals, those are hosted online via Zoom.