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From:  RALUCOB@a...
Date:  Thu Aug 31, 2000  6:05 am
Subject:  Re: [vocalist-temporary] First "real" audition


the more you obsess about things that have nothing to do with what you are
intending to do with your singing (and hopefully, what you are intending has
been selected from the more reliable of your abilities) the more nervous you
will be. if you are worried about drinking water before you sing (the
second most important element to your survival), imagine what the dust in the
hall will do to you (obviously, you don't want to drink so much water that
you start peeing all over the place but, we can assume you have some sense).

unfortunately, you'll probably get about 75% of your normal ability, at best.
if you get more, make the most of it (wishing it doesn't make it so). you
have no control over what anyone else will do.

if your nerves affect you physically, you probably need to blow off that
extra energy. do some exercise that day. don't try to relax before you
sing, the contrast, when you walk on stage will, by contrast, make things
worse. instead, try being playful (bouncing a ball, throwing a frisbee,
etc. theater people do physical warm-ups and are generally less nervous
than music people). if all else fails, try beta-blockers, remember what it
feels like, then get rid of the pills.

again, good luck,
mike

emusic.com