Music Performance
Prepare and perform a solo or group piece
Preparing for Performance
A music performance requires thorough preparation: choosing appropriate repertoire, practising technique, memorising or reading music, and performing with expression and confidence. Performance is the ultimate test of your musical skills — sharing your music with an audience.
Example
Performance Preparation Plan
6 weeks before: Choose piece, begin learning notes
4 weeks: Memorise (if required), work on technique
3 weeks: Add musical expression (dynamics, phrasing)
2 weeks: Practise performing for friends/family
1 week: Run-throughs, solve problem spots
Day of: Warm up, breathe, focus, perform with confidence
Tips: Practise performing, not just practising!
Note
Remember
Performance anxiety (stage fright) is normal. Manage it through preparation, breathing, positive self-talk and experience. The more you perform, the easier it gets. Focus on communicating the music to your audience rather than on technical perfection. Enjoy the moment!
Key Vocabulary
RepertoireThe collection of pieces a musician can perform
TechniqueThe mechanical skill needed to play an instrument well
ExpressionCommunicating emotion and meaning through music
Stage frightAnxiety or nervousness before performing
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