Want to elevate your studio’s annual recital? 

A Welcome Soundtrack from Squirrel Trench Audio is the perfect way for dance studios to start their annual recital and holiday shows. Your show will feel even more special with an opening soundtrack, where music, voice, and sound effects transports your audience into your theme! Customization includes your studio's name, theater rules, promos, graduating seniors, and more. 

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Your big opportunity!

The start of your annual recital is the one time you have all of your dance families' undivided attention 

Instead of reading a boring list of theater "don'ts", a Squirrel Trench Welcome Soundtrack transports your audience into your theme, and hypes up your dancers in anticipation of taking the stage. And you don't ever have to touch a microphone yourself.

A recital Welcome Soundtrack from Squirrel Trench Audio:

  • Delivers your show's theme with our Hollywood-style approach to music, voiceovers and sound effects
  • Delights your audience by starting your show with warmth and humor
  • Lets you stay backstage - your soundtrack starts the show while you get your performers ready to be their best
  • Includes some quick promos - usually lobby merchandise and/or upcoming summer camps
  • Thanks your teachers and congratulates your seniors

2024 Welcome Soundtrack stats

30+

Different themes created

87

Custom Welcomes created

100%

On-time Deliveries

Here's what dance studio owners have said

about their custom Welcome Soundtrack from Squirrel Trench Audio

“What a hit!!! The kids felt like they were at Universal Studios. This is now a recital must for me. Thank you again.”

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Christie Stark-Ubiera, Dancer’s Gallery
“THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have had multiple people come up after the first recital talking about how cool the welcome message was!”
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Alyssa Lee Kornegay, To The Pointe Academy of Dance
HUGE shoutout to Morriss Partee for the incredible show introduction he created for our recital! He was so great to work with and our audience loved it. I also loved that I did not have to talk at the beginning of any of our shows. It was ALL said and done! Highly recommend!!!!
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Whitney Teyf, Expressions In Motion Dance

If you were to ask a marketing agency to create something like this for you, you can expect to be quoted $1500 or more.

But because Squirrel Trench Audio has been serving dance studios worldwide since 2010, we already understand your needs. We know how to make an incredible Welcome Soundtrack that will delight your audience, your teachers, and your dancers. Because of our expertise and experience in the field, we can produce YOUR custom Welcome Soundtrack for less than 1/3 of that price.

Frequently asked questions

How long would it take to create one for my show?

It all depends. While we can produce them quickly, we need time to write your script, voice it, and mix it with music and sound effects. Your best bet is to order as early as you can, because we may have to turn clients away in May and June. Payment reserves your spot on our production schedule. Contact Morriss Partee to see if we can get yours done in time for your show!

What if my recital doesn't have a theme?

Not a problem! Our DJ/Jukebox style or Celebration styles are great choices when there is no theme, or a very loose theme.

What if I have an unusual theme?

Great! We love coming up with new and creative styles of Welcome Soundtracks! And there is no extra charge, unless it requires more than one voiceover talent.

Will I get a chance to review the script before you voice it?

Yes! Once you fill out our show information form, we'll get to work creating a custom script just for your studio, theater rules, promos, and theme. Then we'll send you the script for review. We will voice your script only after you are 100% happy and have approved it. 

What do I receive at the end of this process?

We will deliver your custom Welcome Soundtrack as a super-high quality mp3 file. You can add it to your show playlist and/or send it to your theater's music tech.

Do you create videos to go with this?

Yes! For an extra charge, we can create a video to go with the soundtrack. Email Morriss Partee at morriss@squirreltrenchaudio.com to discuss video options for your show's Welcome Soundtrack.

What if I have a specific song I'd like to have as background music?

Not a problem; we are happy to use the music that you want to have!

Can I reserve my spot even if I don't have my show details finalized?

Absolutely. Payment reserves your spot in our production schedule. We will follow up later with a short form to get your show details including theater rules. 

How long is a Welcome Soundtrack?
The length of the Welcome Soundtrack is generally up to you in what you want to convey, but the majority of them wind up being between 2:15 and 3:15. There are two tensions in terms of length. It's the ONE time you have the undivided attention of ALL of your dance parents. You want to convey all of the important info about the show and your studio's promos. But on the other hand, the parents want to see their kids perform as soon as possible, so we want to keep it short and sweet! That's why we make them entertaining, and throwing in a joke or two. And of course, it's great to get some applause for your teachers in there, graduating seniors if any, and get your performers fired up with a round of applause for them as well.

Here are just a few examples of themed Welcome Soundtracks we’ve created - imagine hearing the announcer saying YOUR studio's name! 

Available production slots are likely to fill up close to recital season

Find out more and reserve your Welcome Soundtrack today