| Andy,
One thing I wished I had done more of when I was preparing for a recital is to play the recital at other venues as many times as possible BEFORE the final "graded" performance.
If you think about it and are willing to make a few cold calls, you may find not only churches that will allow you to perform after the last service of the day, but also retirement homes, clubs (book clubs, visisal arts clubs etc etc)... you know what I mean. The idea is that you'll have a sympathetic, less critical audience to "practice on". If you can do the same recital three or four times prior to the BIG SHOW, it will be just a walk in the park... and may even be fun cause you'll have tons of self confidence.
Just something I wished I had done and thought you might consider. |