Imagine walking in to the spring concert 5 or 10 minutes before it starts being calm cool and collected.  Why are you so relaxed?  Because you know you will not have to get there early to get seats so that you can see your child.  You will have your seats reserved in the front row.  These seats will give you an unobstructed view to photograph or record the entire performance without anyone to block your line of sight.  So go ahead and bid... you know you want to!