SKU: PR.414412210
ISBN 9781491131398. UPC: 680160669929. 9 x 12 inches. Text: Cathy Herrera.
How do seasoned professionals manage time and energy in the pre-concert hours to maximize ??having a good day? on performance day ?? being at their physical and mental best when it counts most? It??s Performance Day! is a comprehensive look at the many strategies to manage peace of mind, nutrition, daily habits, performance day routines, energy maintenance, and spiritual focus, to be at your best for the big day.Written from the flutist??s perspective, It??s Performance Day! is an equally valuable resource for anyone in the spotlight, including all instrumentalists, singers, conductors, and public speakers.This resource guide will help you:· Organize your thoughts, and harness your energies to your advantage, whether you??re performing in an orchestra, giving a solo recital, or fronting long sets with a rock band or jazz combo. Specific sections explore everyday routines used by the experts for exercise, nutrition, and wellness, as well as plans for performance day readiness.· Gain insights from Herrera??s in-depth interviews with musicians from diverse musical genres, ages, and cultures ?? ranging from Emmanuel Pahud to Ian Anderson to Paula Robison to Project Trio. Valuable guidance is shared by over 80 leading performers from around the world, in genres from classical to Latin jazz, liturgical to progressive rock, and more. Read about their vast experience with performance day practicalities, and with mind and body performance preparation.· Keep current on the latest successful strategies for live-streaming and performing from your own home or studio, the newest public performance setting that is here to stay!
