There are many steps that lead to a successful performance. It is helpful to remember that there is more than singing and playing.
There is a lot to contribute to a successful performance even if you are not on stage.
This chapter is divided into three parts to help you build a successful performance—Plan, Prepare and Perform!
PART A: PLAN
Like most activities, the planning phase is the most important one while putting a performance together. Follow all the steps in the planning stage to think about what your final performance can be.
ACTIVITY 9.1: VISUALISE A PERFORMANCE
To begin your planning, think of the following:
- Where will it be?
- When will it be?
- How long will it be?
- Who will be your audience?
- Will the performance have a theme and title?
- Is this performance intended for a particular event or occasion?
- Are there any elements from other performances that you particularly enjoyed and would like to incorporate?
ACTIVITY 9.2: CREATE A SONG LIST
Work with your teacher to make a list of songs that could be used for the performance. Everyone can contribute songs that they know and like, that would work well for the performance. You can choose songs from this book and other songs you already know.
Here is a song that you can sing as an invocation or welcome song.
SWAGATHAM SHUBHA SWAGATHAM
Swagatham shubha swagatham
Atha swagatham, shubha swagatham
Anand mangala mangalam (×2)
Nitha priyam bharatha bharatham
Atha swagatham, shubha swagatham (×2)
Nitya nirantharatha, navatha, maanavatha, samatha, mamatha,
Saarathi saath manorath ka jo anivaar nahi thamtha
Sankalp avijith abhimatham anandha mangala mangalam
Atha swagatham, shubha swagatham
Kusumith nayi kaamnayein surabhith nayi saadhnayein
Maitrimath kridaangan mein pramudith bandhu bhaavanayein
Shashwath suvikashitha athi shubham ananda mangala mangalam
Music has been a part of many important events. The 1982 Asian Games, an international sporting event, was held in New Delhi. Swagatham shubha swagatham, composed by renowned Sitar maestro, Pandit Ravi Shankar, was sung at the inauguration ceremony.