Klarinet Archive - Posting 000300.txt from 1996/01

From: "Scott D. Morrow" <SDM@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Pre-performance relaxation
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 1996 16:10:58 -0500

>> Dick,
>> You probably won't believe me, but I've been told by numerous
>>students
>> here that eating bananas before a recital will help to calm nerves. They
>>said
>> something about the potassium or something being soothing. Haven't had the
>> opportunity to try it myself yet, but I'm tempted to bring a bunch to the
>>MTNA
>> competition this week. :)
>
>Hi everyone I'm back. Happy New Year!
>
>I also find bananas excellent before recitals because they give you loads
>of energy.
>
>Lindsey

Bananas also make good mutes when the trumpets behind you are too loud!

On a semi-serious note, though, I just try to harness all the nervous energy!

-Scott

Scott D. Morrow
Department of Biochemistry
School of Hygiene and Public Health
Johns Hopkins University
(410)-955-3631

SDM@-----.edu