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String Orchestra Concert Preparation Steps you need to take

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How a string orchestra can prepare for a concert

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Page 1: Concert Preparation

String Orchestra Concert Preparation

Steps you need to take

Page 2: Concert Preparation

2 chairs/ players per stand

Conductor’s podium

1st row of chairs

Rest of the Rows

String Bass

Set-up

Page 3: Concert Preparation

Make sure that you have proper posture on your instrument:

Violins and ViolasInstruments – parallel to floor/ceilingLeft WristBow arm

CelloInstrument positionEnd pin

BassInstrument positionEnd Pin

Posture

Page 4: Concert Preparation

Tune to Concert A 440

Tuning Process

Tuning Pegs

Fine tuners

Check your strings within your sections

Tuning of Instruments

Page 5: Concert Preparation

Song Preparation

Time SignatureKey SignatureTempo MarkingDynamicsBowingsKey or Time Signature ChangesExpression WordsInterpretation of the Music

Page 6: Concert Preparation

Ensemble Sound

Listening

Blending of Sound

Intonation

Movement of Notes/ Bow

Eyes on the Conductor

Entrances and Endings

Transitions

Listening

Blending of Sound

Intonation

Movement of Notes/ Bow

Eyes on the Conductor

Entrances and Endings

Transitions

Page 7: Concert Preparation

Overall Performance

Relax

Getting Lost

Keep your on the conductor

Have fun

Relate to the Audience

Page 8: Concert Preparation

Break a String (or leg):

Enjoy yourself!!!

Perform your best!!!

Love what you do!!!

Have the Performance of your life!!!