midwalesman
Member
Hi,
I'm currently writing a chapter of my thesis on the attitudes and behaviour of players on the contest day. Although I have my own observations from contesting and have a general idea of the butterflies etc it would be nice to get other players opinions (and of course how the conductors and composers feel on the subject too!
Any information I will gather from this research will be very greatful and especially any feelings or routines that people go through on the day would be invaluable. I have loads of data on musicians in the orchestral sector and it would be interesting to compare the brass band contestor to the concert performers.
The information I am looking for runs along the lines of questions such as :-
a) Do you look forward to contesting etc ?
b) Do the rehearsals before the contest prepare you for the pressurised atmosphere of the event ?
c) Do you feel that expectation is an added pressure on your performance ?
d) Before walking out on stage how do you feel ? And is there anyone in your band that is particularly quiet or vocal or have certain habits which you find interesting or annoy you ?
Any other info or reflections on this subject will be very welcome.
++ Can I quote any of the info in my thesis ?
I'm currently writing a chapter of my thesis on the attitudes and behaviour of players on the contest day. Although I have my own observations from contesting and have a general idea of the butterflies etc it would be nice to get other players opinions (and of course how the conductors and composers feel on the subject too!
The information I am looking for runs along the lines of questions such as :-
a) Do you look forward to contesting etc ?
b) Do the rehearsals before the contest prepare you for the pressurised atmosphere of the event ?
c) Do you feel that expectation is an added pressure on your performance ?
d) Before walking out on stage how do you feel ? And is there anyone in your band that is particularly quiet or vocal or have certain habits which you find interesting or annoy you ?
Any other info or reflections on this subject will be very welcome.
++ Can I quote any of the info in my thesis ?