Special Events

Joint Chapter Workshop with Sally Bonkrude:

How to Practice for a Secure and Problem-Free Performance;

& Creating a Performance Plan That Works

 

Thursday, February 23, 2012  9:30 am-12:30 pm

Trinity Episcopal Church in Wheaton

Text Box: 12 Steps on how to practice for secure and problem-free performances The importance of deep, compassionate and focused practice cannot be underestimated in the process of overcoming anxiety and fear in performance. A performer who steps onto the stage with confidence intimately knows their instrument, self and the music. How you practice = How you perform. Learn how the latest brain research guides us in knowing the practice solution to confident performing. Creating a Performance Plan That Works Explore how to create a strong neurological circuitry that can easily activate the relaxation response and clear thinking. We will learn how breath, movement, sound, play and inner Self Leadership interact to shore up inner confidence, presence and your ability to reach your highest potential. This will be custom designed for music educators and give you lots of new ideas to incorporate into your teaching. Sally's biography Sally Bonkrude has an extensive background in performance. She is an experienced speaker, singer, actress, pianist and music educator. This experience gave Sally a unique background in which to create her innovative approach to overcoming performance anxiety. Sally continued to develop her creative approach through the completion of her Masters Degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, Music Therapy Certification, Advanced Gestalt Training and advanced training in Internal Family Systems. Sally is the author of the book, “Conscious Performing” and the CD “Tools for Conscious Performing.” Sally provides teachers and performers with the complete Great Performance System (GPS) through an intensive training program, plus provides individual counseling sessions to ensure success. Sally speaks nationally as an expert on moving from feeling scared, never good enough, to confident, free and fabulous. She was a featured speaker at a recent ISMTA State Conference, and is known for her enthusiastic energy and interactive delivery.