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Some stuff about the Ochestra/Chamber Group
11 years ago
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1) Conductors, please please stop stoping
the ochestra in the middle of a phrase and expecting everyone to stop without trailing off.
2) These super talented soloists look really comfortable with their instruments,
but they never seem to relax when playing.
3) My finger always cracks really loudly in bar 10 and people turn their heads
4) I am nearly falling off stage because they must have the piano in the center of the chamber group.
5) I really really love the music we're playing.
6) I mark my bow with a little gold string, but the end is getting unraveled and scruffy.
I always want to cut of the end, but by the time I get home, I forget.
7) HOENN IS BACK
8) My standpartner won't stop eating and whispering
9) The cellists are really helpful for me.
They carry my stand up the stair for me when I'm taking my instrument.
10) I really need an end pin thing because every time I move I stab the stage.
11) When I sit I quite often manage to ax myself in the head with the keys.
I wonder how many have died int his way.
12) I have to run a 1 mile race tomorrow. Tomorrow is concert day. lol
13) Basses are important. yesssssssss
14) The best conductors are those who move minimally, gives harsh criticism, and suggests
a solution that actually makes a difference.
Had to get that out of my system. :)
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It seems like it would be an amazing experience to play with an orchestral group~. I've only ever performed with my concert band, which... we have maybe 20 members, a few of which don't know/care to learn how to play their instrument. xD
I definitely agree with #14, though; our band director gives praise, but he isn't afraid to tell us what's wrong, and he pushes us as hard as he can to get us to improve. I probably wouldn't know half as much about music if it wasn't for having such a great conductor x3
The orchestra has about 50 members, and the chamber group about 15.
It really is a great sound haha
Certainly!
I was a invited into an ochestra under Peter Stark. I must say, he has changed me and my playing to no end.
Such an inspiring (and fun)man.
Ahh, that's awesome!
I think fun conductors the best; I find the people I learn best from can both be a stern teacher, as well as make a joke or two along the way xD
although even then it is very rare for a bass to get a solo haha
Totally. :)