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Stage Presence from Head to Toe: a Manual for Musicians.(Book Review)
Stage Presence from Head to Toe: A Manual for Musicians, by Karen Hagberg. The Scarecrow Press (4501 Forbes Blvd., Ste. 200, Lanham, MD 20706), 2003. 108 pp. $24.95.
Karen Hagberg's Stage Presence from Head to Toe is a comprehensive 108-page manual covering all aspects of stage presence for performing musicians. The first seven chapters cover details for soloists, page turners, small ensembles, large vocal ensembles, orchestra members and conductors. The final five chapters discuss the day of the concert, stage set-up, nonperforming personnel, auditions and competitions and how to teach stage presence. As is clear from these topics, the manual gives specific directions for different type of performers and, thus, is a handy reference for all musicians.
Concert attire is discussed in detail with suggestions for dressing so audiences are not unduly distracted. For example, cellists are cautioned to be careful no bare skin shows above their socks; long-legged pianists may find they must wear low-heeled shoes to comfortably pedal; and orchestral musicians are instructed to avoid certain fabrics such as velvet or satin that stand out under stage lights. Soloists are reminded to think about how audiences seated above them in balconies, and seated below them, will view their apparel when performing and bowing. While it's easy to take performance attire for granted, both amateur and professional musicians ...
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...in a monotone as they read their copy. Remember, television is a show, so the people in front of the camera must have stage presence. As a pertinent aside, please stop referring to reporters as "journalists." All reporters are journalists, of course...
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...you like me?" moment _ sort of a reverse Sally Field _ made me laugh, too. You have to hand it to Keyshawn. He has stage presence. And he's not the only one. Quarterback Jake Delhomme quickly responded to Keyshawn. "We would tell you we like you...
- Jenna Savella: captivating stage presence makes this NBC dancer one to watch.
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...usually describes Savella. "Hot," in all its meanings, would seem more appropriate. With her exotic looks and flaming stage presence, Savella has become a dancer to watch. As a late starter--Savella did not begin serious ballet training until age 15...
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(From Western Daily Press) Joan Diener, whose lush beauty, show-stopping stage presence and operatic voice made her a favourite in musicals, especially in the original 1965 Man of La Mancha as well as its revivals...
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...Carey, Janet Jackson, Mick Jagger, etc. will provide ample illustration). To rap successfully, you've got to have stage presence. And anger -- and all the attitude that anger creates. And when you put all of that in front of a movie camera, these...
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- News wire article from: Fresno Bee (Fresno, CA) October 30, 2007 700+ words
...else, and we all know that people love a star. Joshua Bell is a star. He's the total package: great talent, great stage presence, great artistic integrity, great looks. The concert violinist is one of a handful of classical-music artists today...
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(From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) HER electrifying stage presence, sensational voice and astonishing resemblance to mega star Celine Dion had the audience spellbound. Tracey Shield from the United...
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