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The shape, arc and drama of our performance determines the audience's experience.How to structure a concertWhat is the emotional arc of the performance?How do you want the audience to feel?Engaging the audience from (before) the first noteTransfigured Night - Norwegian Chamber Orchestra (YouTube video)Completing The Circle - Considerations for Change in the Performance of Music, Bud Beyer (book)Methods for planning the shape of a concertUsing playlists to plan transitionsCommon pitfalls in concert sequencingDownload the Concert Shapes Inspiration PDFAction StepTake music you have already selected for a performance. Write the titles on small pieces of paper. Play with the different orders of pieces. Draw a shape of the emotional journey of the concert for each different program order.Share your action step with us on Instagram! Take a photo or screen shot, tag us @conductingartistry and use hashtag #conductingartistryinactionKeep on learning!Check out our blog, resources and courses at ConductingArtistry.comFollow us on InstagramJoin the community FacebookCheck out our videos YouTube