Pit Orchestra Tips
2019 Musical: And the World Goes Round
Unfortunately, there are no string parts for this years musical.
- Practice at home and come prepared to all rehearsals
- Become familiar with the show; listen to recordings
- Come prepared to all rehearsals (music, pencil, mutes, tuner etc.)
- Mark all cuts and personal reminders clearly with pencil - Post-it notes are easy to see and don't need to be earased at the end.
- Always play with confidence, as if you are a soloist
- Bring a notebook to rehearsals to make a list of tough spots of practice later
- Be aware of what is happening on stage
- Be certain you are not drowning out vocalists
- Play out strong for Overture, Ballets, Scene Changes & Dance Breaks
- All underscoring (music under dialogue) should be soft and ambient
- Write cue lines in your music to ensure you are ready to play.
- Stay alert: watch the conductor and be ready for anything (this is live theatre)
- Always listen and adjust in order to stay in tune and create a balanced ensemble
- Listen down (and to the professional guests in the orchestra)
- Remember the pyramid of sound
- Avoid bringing attention to yourself
- Wear all black for performances
- Never be seen on stage
- Stay away from all costumes and props
- Unpakc you instrment in another room (the pit can get cramped)
- Take care of your music and be sure to return it (fully erased) at the end of the run
**Keep a list of places that you want extra help with (rhythm, fingering, intonation, etc.) and bring it to lessons so we can work one on one.
