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rowuk · 04-24-2007, 09:39 AM

Etiquette can cover so many things!
1) acknowledge your audience as long as they clap - do not sort sheet music when they pay their respects!
2) When you march out, head high and proud - YOU are the soloist!
3) If you get nervous, combat that with deep and steady breathing - not with ticks like dancing around or unnecessary valve movement, continual wiping of the lips.
4) Many solos have measures of rest. You need to stay focussed during that time and not allow your mind and eyes to wander.
5) Do not forget to acknowledge the organists/pianists efforts! They are a vital reason for the success of the recital!
Your audience generally has as much fun during the recital as you do. That is a pretty good statement to guide your choice of pieces and behaviour during the performance!
Good luck!

04-24-2007, 09:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 4,195	Re: Come-backer Recital Etiquette Etiquette can cover so many things! 1) acknowledge your audience as long as they clap - do not sort sheet music when they pay their respects! 2) When you march out, head high and proud - YOU are the soloist! 3) If you get nervous, combat that with deep and steady breathing - not with ticks like dancing around or unnecessary valve movement, continual wiping of the lips. 4) Many solos have measures of rest. You need to stay focussed during that time and not allow your mind and eyes to wander. 5) Do not forget to acknowledge the organists/pianists efforts! They are a vital reason for the success of the recital! Your audience generally has as much fun during the recital as you do. That is a pretty good statement to guide your choice of pieces and behaviour during the performance! Good luck! __________________ Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.