And listening to Suffocation to get in the mood?
-Take a stool if you can
-Take a pencil! Even better, take two.
-A doughnut or something to stop your spike slipping.
-If you're playing as part of a section, just remember that the principal is meant to be blamed for any mistakes. If you're the only one, or playing principal, just remember no one really listens to the basses anyway
Do you know what pieces you're playing yet?
Let us know how you get on anyway.