During a recent lesson I had with one of my professors, we discussed the expectations that should be held for performance majors. One idea struck me as so simple but something I believe is often overlooked. This little nugget of wisdom was as follows: the sound out of the horn should always be recording quality.Continue reading “Performance Majors: Sound”
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Preparation is the Key to Satisfaction
Prepare properly in a timely fashion, and nerves, uncertainty, and frustration can be avoided. The key to confidence, is preparation. Embarking on an audition, jury, or performance can be very stressful, for the amateur and the elitist. The difference between those who progress and those who fall behind is the methodical practice done beforehand. TheContinue reading “Preparation is the Key to Satisfaction”
Expecting More From Yourself
Far too often, musicianship is compromised in an ensemble setting. Focus drags, motivation lacks, and our general ‘nit-picky’ attention to detail diminishes. While playing in a large ensemble like an wind symphony or orchestra may seem to mask some errors, it simply does not. Playing to the best of your abilities regardless of the levelContinue reading “Expecting More From Yourself”
Essential Steps to a Great Performance
Many of us have witnessed it: the person who gets up on stage, stops during a performance to correct a mistake or a missed note, then marches off stage without a thank you bow or nod. This type of performance makes the audience just as uncomfortable as the performer sweating bullets on stage. There areContinue reading “Essential Steps to a Great Performance”
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