Rehearsing, performing and appraising a minimalist performance

Key learning points

1. Effective practice and rehearsal will likely lead to a more successful performance.
2. When we rehearse together, it is helpful to think about our rehearsal techniques and how we work effectively together.
3. Successful ensemble players will fully understand their role in an ensemble.
4. Receiving feedback can be a helpful way to try new things and make improvements.
5. Performing can help you realise where your strengths and weaknesses in a piece lie.

Keywords

• Practise - to deliberately make an effort to improve musical skills

• Rehearse - to practise in order to improve and prepare for performance

• Perform - to present music, playing or singing for an audience

• Appraise - to listen actively and critically in order to evaluate a piece of music

• Evaluate - assess the quality and enjoyment of a musical performance, taking into account stage presence, accuracy of playing and musicality

Common misconception