Where you hold the recital is one very important consideration. You may have a home studio that is large enough, and it can be an intimate recital idea. You may choose to rent out an auditorium, but that option can be expensive. Check out churches, nursing homes and schools that might be more cost-effective options and can also give you exposure to individuals other than your students' parents.
The manner in which you present your students and the order in which they perform is important. Many recitals go from beginner students up to advanced students; however, you may choose to mix up the levels. You should make a program for the recital and make it look neat and professional. Give the recital a title or theme. Be organized and make sure you know what is happening and what is supposed to happen next. Have students seated in the order in which the students will perform. Ask a parent to make an official video of the recital. Give your students and parents several week's notice so they can feel prepared. Also coach your students on bowing and appropriate attire. You may want to serve refreshments after the recital.
Choosing music with your student can be a difficult task. You want to choose a piece the student feels comfortable playing and can play well. Also, picking a song that the student likes will be more motivating. You can never go wrong with a favorite classical melody that many people will recognize, such as Beethoven's "Fur Elise" or Mendelssohn's "Bridal March." Jazz and pop favorites are also good choices, such as Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag." Also, many method lesson books have accompanying performance or recital books with several good pieces. One interesting idea is to have all your students perform a group piece at the end of the recital. Assign parts to each student based on difficulty level and make sure you have time to rehearse the piece.
The most important point of a recital is to allow your students to have an enjoyable and positive experience. Have younger students perform first because the kids might get restless by waiting for a long time. Give a speech to your students prior to the performance about recital etiquette and also how to be a good audience for the other students. You may want to give a similar speech about audience propriety to the listeners. Start the performance on time and keep it flowing. Thank your students, parents and other audience members for the hard work and support. Be positive and supportive and ask the students and audience for suggestions for your next recital.