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 Peter & the Wolf
Author: Alisha 
Date:   2000-09-30 13:45

Hi people! In about 4 days time I will be performing "Peter & the Wolf" in a youth orchestra concert, playing that retched 'cat climing up the tree' solo. I can ALWAYS play the solo no probs when warming up, in practise or just before a rehearsal, (with most of the orchestra members as witness). BUT as soon as it comes time to play it in context, my poor cat sounds like a branch just snapped under its foot. Does anybody have any relaxing/stage fright remedies that they would like to pass on to me? I just don't know what to do!
Thanks to everyone in anticipation.
Your advice would be much appreciated : )
Alisha.

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 RE: Peter & the Wolf
Author: bob gardner 
Date:   2000-09-30 13:52

deep breathing.
ask your self--what is the worst that they can do to me? Nothing. So just go ahead and do your best.
bob

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 RE: Peter & the Wolf
Author: Rene 
Date:   2000-09-30 16:54

The advice I give in this case all the time (for singers mostly), is practice performing. Play the piece in front of people, not for yourself only. Go out and play it in the street, if you dare. At least play it in front of your mate, or a couple of friends.

Rene

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 RE: Peter & the Wolf
Author: bob gardner 
Date:   2000-09-30 17:59

Rene idea is great. Call a senior center or a retirement home. They would love to hear you.

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 RE: Peter & the Wolf
Author: Lynne 
Date:   2000-09-30 22:24

Hi Alisha,

Please take a look at the Self Hypnosis for Musicians website - it really works!!

http://www.sambrown.co.uk

I have used all the techniques mentioned on the site & would recommend it to anyone who needs performance tips.

Good luck with the performance.

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 RE: Peter & the Wolf
Author: Roger 
Date:   2000-09-30 22:41

I endorse both the slow deep breathing and playing for friends etc. But the biggest revelation for me was at a workshop on this subject where I realized we all experience the same feelings of nervousness prior to performance.The trick is to put this rush of adrenalin into your performance,as Bob said do your best, just focus on your music and let it flow. Sit quietly a few minutes before and slowly do the breathing thing with the knowledge that,that accomplished performer before you had these same feelings. Have a look at the Ruth Bonetti web site--this was the lass who ran the workshop for us. Roger.

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 RE: Peter & the Wolf
Author: Alisha 
Date:   2000-10-01 00:33

Thanks to everyone who replied to my message. I'll try to give these things a go (especially the deep breathing) in my rehearsal this afternoon and I'l write back later.
Alisha :-)

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 RE: Peter & the Wolf
Author: Frank 
Date:   2000-10-01 15:52

For next time you have to play this solo, transpose it to Bb clarinet--it's MUCH eaasier. Give it a shot. You'll be surprised.

Frank

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