01795cmm a2200277 4500 214822726 TxAuBib 20120507120000.0 060323s2006||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9780198039457 electronic bk. 019803945X electronic bk. 9781423761921 electronic bk. 1423761928 electronic bk. (OCoLC)65190533 N$T eng N$T OCLCQ OCLCG OCLCQ N$T OCLCQ TUU OCLCQ TxAuBib Gordon, Stewart, 1930- Mastering the art of performance [electronic resource] : a primer for musicians / Stewart Gordon. New York : Oxford University Press, 2006. 1 online resource (210 p.) Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-206) and index. Prelude : defining performance -- Assessing yourself, the performer : achieving a positive mindset toward performance -- Why we perform : forging a performance philosophy -- Physical support for performance -- Conceptualizing and scheduling goals -- Keeping preparation fresh and focused -- Dealing with repetition and drill -- Techniques to develop secure memorization -- Ensuring quality -- Self-regard at the time of performance -- Managing stage fright -- Dynamics during performance -- Evaluation after performance -- Performance and human interaction -- The career challenge -- Physical challenge and performance -- Performance careers in retrospect -- Postlude : performance and your spiritual life. Music Performance. Music Instruction & Study Techniques. Performance practice (Music.) Electronic books. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=151479 EBSCOhost