Musical Gift Recitals (MGRs) provide an opportunity for students to serve local retirement communities with their musical gifts and talents. High School students receive one hour of community service for participating. MGR Participation Checklist

Upcoming MGRs:

  • Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at 2:00 pm: Jefferson House, Kirkland.
  • Sunday, December 14th, 2025 at 2:00 pm: University House, Issaquah.
  • Sunday,  January 25th, 2026 at 2:00 pm: Bellewood Senior Living, Issaquah.
  • Sunday, March 1st, 2026 at 2:00 pm: Madison House, Kirkland.

Register for each upcoming MGR at this link.

In-Person MGR Performances

  • Students of member teachers perform at assisted living communities across the Eastside.
  • There are 4 dates of MGR that have been confirmed. The signup sheet will be sent out a month ahead of time and sign-ups must be completed 2 weeks in advance. 
  • Students will not be entered in the recital program without complete information (composer, title, playing time). Maximum 4 students per teacher. Teachers who have submitted 5 or more students to in-person MGR’s over the past 6 months may be asked to assist at one of the recitals. Thank you!

MGR Chair: Iris Hsu

Information for Coordinators

MGR Coordinators organize the recital program, print In-person MGR certificate for each student, and emcee the recital.

Video MGR Performances

Musical Gift Recital Videos are part of LWMTA’s community outreach program. Virtual recitals are created and posted on YouTube (“Unlisted”). The recitals are broadcast or distributed by each retirement community. Each performer receives a certificate of participation and a 1-hour credit for community service. View the Winter 2024 Video MGR, the Winter 2023 Video MGR and the Fall 2023 Video MGR

Recording Guidelines 

  • An announcement is not required
  • Memorized performance is not required
  • Ask students to dress nicely, and to bow or nod/smile at the end of the performance
  • Any video format is acceptable (MP4, MOV, WMV, AVI, MKV, etc.)
  • Prepare a link for large files (Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud, Dropbox. No YouTube links, please.)
  • Attach the video link to an email listing student name, title and composer, and send to SelinaChuStudio@gmail.com

Video Chair:  Selina Chu, NCTM