Another good option for inexpensive concerts is university music departments. There will be several faculty recitals every year, and many, many more student recitals (there will generally be admission fees for the faculty or large ensemble concerts, but in my experience, student concerts are nearly always free or by donation). These kinds of concerts won't often be advertised in the newspaper, but call the department and ask to be put on a mailing list for an events calendar.
It would likely be useful, as well as enjoyable, for your child to attend a graduating student recital (and we're in a good time of year to go to a slew of them); the performance standard will be very high, and one begins to appreciate the amount of work it takes to get to the place these students have reached.
University music departments are also a good place to find teachers; if you are looking for a teacher, do call the department secretary and ask for a list of students who are willing to teach. The rates will be reasonable, and you will generally get excellent instruction from someone young and keen.
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minnie
Lots of good ideas here. Thanks!
