Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-206) and index.

Prelude : defining performance -- Ch. 1. Assessing yourself, the performer : achieving a positive mind-set toward performance -- Ch. 2. Why we perform : forging a performance philosophy -- Ch. 3. Physical support for performance -- Ch. 4. Conceptualizing and scheduling goals -- Ch. 5. Keeping preparation fresh and focused -- Ch. 6. Dealing with repetition and drill -- Ch. 7. Techniques to develop secure memorization -- Ch. 8. Ensuring quality -- Ch. 9. Self-regard at the time of performance -- Ch. 10. Managing stage fright -- Ch. 11. Dynamics during performance -- Ch. 12. Evaluation after performance -- Ch. 13. Performance and human interaction -- Ch. 14. The career challenge -- Ch. 15. Physical challenge and performance -- Ch. 16. Performance careers in retrospect -- Postlude : performance and your spiritual life.