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Hi Everyone,
I have to agree totally with Ellen and Gary. I would like to
relate a story about the chairman of the Music Dep
Hi Everyone,
I have to agree totally with Ellen and Gary. I would like to relate a story
about the chairman of the Music Dept. at Harding University. Dr. Erle T.
Moore was answering questions one morning in his music theory class (I know
this to be true, I was there) and a young woman was compla
ling !
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Well, if it
, April 28, 2005 9:30 AM
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Subject: Re: [Hornlist] I'm Too Nervous
In a message dated 4/28/2005 8:45:59 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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I know some people that take 2 Ibuprofen about an hour before they perform
for something, just to help kee
In a message dated 4/28/2005 8:45:59 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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I know some people that take 2 Ibuprofen about an hour before they perform
for something, just to help keep the muscles in their body semi-relaxed, but
without knocking them over, as would a regular
I know some people that take 2 Ibuprofen about an hour before they perform
for something, just to help keep the muscles in their body semi-relaxed, but
without knocking them over, as would a regular muscle relaxant.
On the other hand, something that I like to do is breathing exercises about
15 m
I am certainly one of those!
O.
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I have heard people play worse
than their natural ability
Dear Friends ---
The following is a Horn List encore presentation from 9-22-2001, retrieved
from the archives once again because of relevance to a related question
posed recently on The Horn List:
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Lorraine
[Hornlist] I'm Too Nervous
On Wed, 27 Apr 2005, G wrote:
Performance-enhancing drugs (Inderal) are a last resort, and should only
be tried after everything else.
Gary Suits, MSW, ACSW
1) Why?
2) What is 'everything else'?
3) When is 'after'?
4) Do bananas count as &#
I totally agree with Gary. I have noticed that my students who play
regularly in church or for relatives or in similar "little or no pressure"
situations do the best on auditions, tryouts, and school playing tests, even
though the material they play may differ with the situation. So I recommend
t
tives, (or bananas).
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On Wed, 27 Apr 2005, G wrote:
> Performance-enhancing drugs (I
On Wed, 27 Apr 2005, G wrote:
> Performance-enhancing drugs (Inderal) are a last resort, and should only
> be tried after everything else.
>
> Gary Suits, MSW, ACSW
1) Why?
2) What is 'everything else'?
3) When is 'after'?
4) Do bananas count as 'performance-enhancing drugs'?
Some people belie
Also keep in mind research suggests when you are very proficient at a task you
will perform better in front of others than you do alone, but when it's a new
task or one you don't know very well, you'll perform worse in front of others
than you do alone. So hey, research suggests we should all p
Hi,
Unfortunately, the best way to beat any kind of
anxiety is to continually put yourself in situations
that create the anxiety, as many on the list have
already told you. Performance anxiety decreases in
relation to the amount of performances you give.
In the mental health field, we call it "im
ssage-
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David Goldberg
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 9:17 AM
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Subject: RE: [Hornlist] I'm Too Nervous
On Wed, 27 Apr 2005, Pandolfi, Orlando wrote:
(snip)
> "Mental Toughness Training for Sports". I wo
On Wed, 27 Apr 2005, Pandolfi, Orlando wrote:
(snip)
> "Mental Toughness Training for Sports". I would see if the author's
> techniques yield results before popping the pills. Ultimately, the best
> way to deal with nervousness is to continue putting yourself in such a
> position.
Or the best w
Most nervousness come from non-musical influences, such as self-doubt,
wondering what is thought of you, thinking that the audition is the most
important thing in your life, etc. For some, it takes a great deal of time to
overcome these thoughts, and many have turned to beta-blockers to contro
In addition to Margaret's advice, I would also recommend that you take every
possible opportunity to play in public, even if it is just in front of a few
family & friends. The more you get used to playing in front of people, the
less unnerving it becomes.
Also realise that failing a district band
At 12:00 AM 4/27/2005, you wrote:
I am only a sophomore in high school and I have taken many auditions for our
senior honors district band and orchestras around the state. I prepare my
music in an orderly fashion and I am completely prepared when I enter the
audition site. I have noticed that my
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