Author: Brenda ★2017
Date: 2006-09-03 00:13
Know your material inside out - Izak Perlman said in an interview that he knew that he was ready to perform when he could play the music while watching television.
I suggest these things to my students - besides knowing your stuff backwards and forwards: Play your piece(s) in many different places besides your studio - in the kitchen, the rec room, in the back yard, on the street corner, at your relative's house, friends homes. It's spooky how awful you play outside your usual spot until you get accustomed to it!
The day of, play through everything SLOWLY (to be refresh your memory and to be accurate) and only once. Then go away. Make a list of what you need, extra reeds, music stand if necessary, your clarinet, your music, etc. Take a shower then dress in clean, comfortable, and appropriate clothing for the occasion. Clean and trim your finger nails, arrange your hair. (OK, but some students don't think about these things. There's little more distracting than watching someone trying to impress you when they're all dishevelled with dirty hands or nails.)
About an hour before playing eat a small snack of whatever that's like a Power Bar with protein for sustained energy and carbs for quick energy, along with something to drink. Make sure it's something that's always worked for you, not the time to try new foods. My teacher always uses bananas for reducing stress but that works for him. Others use other things. The best is just the confidence that comes with knowing your piece well. There are other hints mentioned on this BBoard - like running up and down the stairs and then playing, to imitate the breathlessness of playing while nervous. Check out everybody's suggestions and then see what works for you.
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