Matt Burk Music Studio
Email: Recitals@MattBurk.com
Allen: (972) 207-9353
Frisco: (469) 619-9055
Recital: Saturday, May 23rd
Showcase: Sunday, May 24th
Registration Deadline for both events: Friday, May 1st
In consideration of your time, we will divide students into multiple performances each day.
We will finalize time assignments and email the specific performance times to participants on Wednesday, May 13th.
Recital: McKinney Performing Arts Center
111 N. Tennessee
McKinney, TX 75069
We have reserved the main theater for our performances. Free parking is available in nearby public lots, but you may have to walk a couple of blocks.
2200 N. Lamar Street
Dallas, TX 75202
We have reserved the Cambridge Room for our performances. Be prepared to pay cash for parking; you may have to walk a little as well.
Recital - McKinney Performing Arts Center
Saturday, May 23rd:
1) The McKinney Performing Arts Center is located in a historic building in Downtown McKinney.
2) The McKinney Performing Arts Center performance is a more traditional recital in their main theatre.
3) At the McKinney Performing Arts Center, piano students perform on a baby grand piano, and drum students perform on an acoustic drum kit.
Showcase - House of Blues Dallas
Sunday May 24th:
1) House of Blues Dallas is near downtown; parking is limited on the street (with meters) but is also available at nearby cash-payment lots.
2) House of Blues is a concert venue and has less of a traditional "recital" feel. Students perform on a stage on which many professional bands perform (in the Cambridge Room on the second floor).
3) At House of Blues, piano students perform on a professional electronic keyboard (88 weighted keys), and drum students play on an acoustic drum set.
4) There is a cash bar at this venue.
Students of all ages and skill levels:
Register online NOW for our Spring Recital & Showcase!
RECITAL: Saturday, May 23rd at the McKinney Performing Arts Center (this is a more traditional recital in the theatre - see the information to the left for more details).
SHOWCASE: Sunday, May 24th at House of Blues Dallas (this is a less traditional option, primarily due to the venue - see the information to the left for more details).
Please note: This is Memorial Day weekend. We are aware of the challenges and the benefits of hosting these events on Memorial Day weekend. We are limited by venue availability, as well as Mothers Day weekend, etc.
There is a FIRM deadline of May 1st to register online for this showcase and recital.
Registration will all be managed strictly through an online registration process (see below for an opportunity to register or to decline).
As usual, we will have two choices for students - you are welcome to choose the performance that best suits you (whether due to venue, date, etc.). We ask that each student choose only one of these two options - the Recital at the McKinney Performing Arts Center or the Showcase at House of Blues Dallas.
Some very important things to note regarding these events:
We strive to make the recital and showcase very enjoyable for students as well their guests. We encourage students to dress according to how they will feel best - some students dress up significantly and others dress more casually. We leave that decision up to each student. Also, while we do encourage it, we do not require that students memorize their music. We realize that this can add undue stress on some students, so again, we leave this decision to each student.
There are no fees for guests to attend either venue. We want everyone to come and enjoy themselves!
Please use the links below for more information and to register for one of these exciting events.
As a reminder, these events are not just for advanced students - all students of all skill levels are encouraged to perform!
Please let us know if you have any questions at all. We look forward to having you as a part of these events!
Thank you!
Matt & Jessica Burk
Allen: (972) 207-9353
Frisco: (469) 619-9055