Mastering the art of performance
Subtitle: a primer for musicians
By: Stewart Gordon
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 210
ISBN-13: 9780195398724
Notes: "First issued as an Oxford University Press paperback, 2010"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-206) and index.
Table of contents: title: Prelude : defining performance; title: Assessing yourself, the performer : achieving a positive mindset toward performance; title: Why we perform : forging a performance philosophy; title: Physical support for performance; title: Conceptualizing and scheduling goals; title: Keeping preparation fresh and focused; title: Dealing with repetition and drill; title: Techniques to develop secure memorization; title: Ensuring quality; title: Self-regard at the time of performance; title: Managing stage fright; title: Dynamics during performance; title: Evaluation after performance; title: Performance and human interaction; title: The career challenge; title: Physical challenge and performance; title: Performance careers in retrospect; title: Postlude : performance and your spiritual life.