Engaging the Concert: A Musician's Guide to Interactive Performance | Musician Training Book for Live Performance Skills Stage Presence and Audience Connection | Educational Music Book for Students - Softcover

Wallace, David

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9780876391914: Engaging the Concert: A Musician's Guide to Interactive Performance | Musician Training Book for Live Performance Skills Stage Presence and Audience Connection | Educational Music Book for Students
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0876391919 ISBN 13: 9780876391914
Publisher: Berklee Press, 2018

Synopsis

This guide is written for musicians, performers, teachers, and students who want to strengthen their ability to connect with audiences in any setting. It is ideal for individuals preparing for concerts, ensemble work, classroom instruction, and public speaking situations where communication and engagement matter. Readers will find practical strategies that can be used for rehearsals, live shows, workshops, or structured learning environments, making it a valuable tool for anyone seeking to improve interactive performance skills.

Inside the book, readers will explore real-life examples, eight complete concert transcripts, and a wide range of techniques for designing performances that hold attention and deepen audience involvement. The material covers stage presence, interactive activities, communication methods across cultures, and approaches that make performances more meaningful. Each concept is presented with accessible explanations, helping musicians apply the ideas immediately to their own artistic or educational work.

This resource supports the development of stronger performance habits and builds confidence through practical guidance. It helps readers enhance communication, improve expressiveness, and refine their ability to create memorable experiences for listeners. Teachers will appreciate its usefulness in group instruction, while performers gain tools to elevate engagement and strengthen long-term audience relationships. Its focus on connection makes it valuable for various genres and levels of experience.

Trusted by educators and performers. This guide provides inspiration for concerts, workshops, and lessons, offering clear strategies that help musicians create meaningful, interactive, and memorable performance experiences for audiences of all kinds.

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Publisher
Berklee Press
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0876391919
ISBN 13 
9780876391914
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
178
Rating
  • 3.67 out of 5 stars
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