The Formal Rehearsal.
First get a good solid practice and play all the way through as a trial run.
Then; Perform every aspect of the rehearsal as if the audience is already there from start to finish.- Have someone introduce the performer. (opening applause)
- Performer enters the stage and bows.
- To be seated turn and step towards the piano, then slide in sideways to your left.
- Open the piece to be played, find the hand position take a deep breath and think something positive like; “I'm going to Nail this” (or “Rock the House” or whatever positive affirmation that works for you).
- Play through your piece with no stops whatsoever. (even if a mild earthquake breaks out:)
- If you have more than one piece, acknowledge the audience applause with a smile and nod between the two pieces.
- After the last piece; bow again and exit gracefully.