1/12/2024 0 Comments Horn matters trumpet repertoire![]() ![]() Not only will the location of brass players and the direction their bells are facing affect balance, but the posture they are using and the height and direction of their bells while they play will have a major impact. Likewise, balance can change given the direction of certain players’ instruments. ![]() What are the acoustical properties of these spaces? Are risers built in to the rehearsal space, but not used in the performing area? Or are risers used on stage, but the ensemble rehearses on a flat surface? Balance will change dramatically when back rows are raised. But you must also consider the performance site as well. When thinking about the geographical placement of the performers, it is helpful to consider the physical rehearsal space in which you will be working each day. Seating placement is all about the performers being able to hear each other, and the audience being able to hear the best possible representation of the performance. It is easy to fall into keeping things the way they are just because that is the way we have always done it. Until the moment when the “reveal” takes place, they hadn’t changed the room in years because it had not occurred to them that it could or should be done differently. We have all seen those design shows on television where the owner gets a room makeover, and in doing so is amazed and thrilled that by changing up the placement of the furniture in their room that suddenly the space is so much better, revitalized and more appealing. Although every director may have their own opinion about what works for them, it is important to at least have an opinion, and to have thought through the reasons why we have made these decisions. Is it at all important how you arrange the seating and placement of your ensemble? Why does it matter? What is there to be gained? I believe there are many reasons to have this discussion. ![]()
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