Three Steps To a Perfect Performance- Revisited

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My previous posts related to “Three Steps to a Perfect Performance” delt with Material, Preparation and Confidence.

Selection of Material– Grade A-

My selection of Mozart’s “Concerto for Flute In G”- 1st mvt. was slightly beyond my current ability to do a perfect performance. This experience was good for improving my playing but not good enough for a perfect performance.

Preparation of Material– Grade B+

Although I prepared as well as I did, some passages were still beyond my current ability.

Confidence in executing a perfect performance- C+

Final evaluation– Just as I stated in my post on the importance of the correct selection of material, my problem began with the material itself. Both other issues (preparation, confidence) set the stage for an uphill battle which was never to succeed.

This was a very interesting project that I hope will be both enlightening as well as encouraging to you for your next performance. Perfect performances are very difficult to execute but even if you only come close as I did, remember that you are a better musician for pushing yourself to improve.

“Mr. Chidester, your grade for this course will be a B. Thank you for trying but no cigar today”!

 

Bruce was a member of the faculty at the University of Northern Iowa, School of Music in Cedar Falls from 1969 until his retirement in 1999. He has performed with many well-known entertainers such as Bob Hope, Jim Nabors, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Anita Bryant, Carman Cavalara, Victor Borgie, the Four Freshman, Blackstone the Magician, Bobby Vinton and John Davidson.

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