# Performance

## Overview

The chapter “Performance” guides students through the complete journey of creating and presenting a musical performance. It emphasizes the importance of planning, preparation, rehearsal, and the final presentation. Activities are designed to include folk music, teamwork, creativity, and self-expression, along with practical tasks like stage setup, promotion, and feedback.

## Key Topics Covered

### 1. Visualising a Performance (Planning Stage)

- **Activity 9.1**: Students imagine and plan key details of a performance:
- Venue and date
- Duration and audience
- Theme, title, and purpose (e.g., celebration or school event)
- Inspirations from past performances

- **Objective**: Encourages creative thinking and logistical planning skills for live events.

### 2. Creating a Song List

- **Activity 9.2**: Students contribute songs suitable for performance with guidance from their teacher.
- The invocation song “Swagatham Shubha Swagatham” is introduced, composed by Pandit Ravi Shankar for the 1982 Asian Games.

- **Objective**: Develops repertoire selection skills and introduces national musical heritage.

### 3. Including Folk Music

- **Activity 9.3**: Students explore folk traditions beyond their own and learn a folk song.
- A sample song from Koraput, Odisha is included—sung during the Chaita Paraba festival, reflecting unity and celebration.

- **Objective**: Enhances cultural understanding and broadens musical exposure.

### 4. Rehearsal and Feedback (Preparation Stage)

- **Activity 9.4**:
- Group and individual practice of songs.
- Inclusion of learned techniques: singing in parts, using body percussion, etc.
- Emotional expression and musical interpretation.
- Feedback from peers and teachers is encouraged.

- **Objective**: Promotes collaborative rehearsal, musical awareness, and improvement through feedback.

### 5. Production, Promotion, and Support

- **Activity 9.5**:
- Planning stage design, lighting, props, and performance space.
- Roles for non-performers (anchor, setup, support).
- Use of posters and social media for promotion, linked with Visual Art class.

- **Objective**: Teaches students the broader scope of performance production and teamwork.

### 6. Final Performance

- **Activity 9.6**:
- Welcoming the audience and presenting the program.
- Thanking participants and viewers.
- Recording the event for reflection.
- Post-performance discussion and feedback.

- **Objective**: Provides real-life experience and opportunity for self-assessment and growth.

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## New Terms and Definitions

| Term | Simple Definition |
|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Performance | A show or event where people present songs, music, dance or drama to an audience |
| Rehearsal | Practice time before the real performance |
| Folk Music | Traditional music from a specific place or culture |
| Promotion | Activities to tell others about the performance |
| Anchor | A person who introduces parts of a show to the audience |
| Theme | The main idea or topic of a performance |
| Canon | A type of musical performance where voices or instruments follow each other |
| Feedback | Helpful advice or opinion after seeing or hearing something |
| Visualisation | Creating a mental image or plan of what something will look like |
| Synchronisation | Matching movement or sound with others so that everything works together |

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## Practice Questions

### Easy (3)

1. **What are the three main parts of a performance as described in the chapter?**
**Answer**: Plan, Prepare, and Perform.
**Explanation**: These three steps help in organizing and executing a successful performance.

2. **Who composed the song 'Swagatham Shubha Swagatham'?**
**Answer**: Pandit Ravi Shankar.
**Explanation**: He was a renowned sitar maestro who composed the song for the 1982 Asian Games.

3. **What is a folk song?**
**Answer**: A traditional song from a specific culture or region.
**Explanation**: Folk songs reflect the customs, stories, and emotions of a community.

### Medium (2)

4. **Why is rehearsal important before a performance?**
**Answer**: Rehearsal allows performers to practise their parts, coordinate with the group, and improve based on feedback.
**Explanation**: It builds confidence and ensures smooth performance delivery.

5. **List any two support roles in a performance other than being on stage.**
**Answer**: Anchor and sound/light technician.
**Explanation**: Many people contribute behind the scenes to make a performance successful.

### Difficult (3)

6. **How can you use visual arts to promote a performance?**
**Answer**: By creating attractive posters, banners, or social media posts.
**Explanation**: Visual materials help attract attention and inform others about the event.

7. **What is meant by 'singing in canon' and how does it help a group performance?**
**Answer**: Singing in canon is when different voices start the same song at different times.
**Explanation**: It adds layers to the performance and showcases group coordination.

8. **Why is audience feedback important after a performance?**
**Answer**: It helps performers understand their strengths and areas to improve.
**Explanation**: Feedback encourages reflection and learning.

### Very Difficult (2)

9. **Explain the importance of theme and title in planning a performance.**
**Answer**: The theme and title provide a direction for song selection, design, and presentation.
**Explanation**: They help unify different elements and make the performance meaningful.

10. **Describe how you would plan and execute a performance without musical instruments.**
**Answer**: Use body percussion, vocal techniques, simple props, or objects like sticks for rhythm.
**Explanation**: Creativity and teamwork can replace instruments and still create an engaging show.

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