Congratulations on being named a principal player for one of ASU’s large ensembles! With great power comes great responsibility…
Below are your responsibilities:
Before 1st rehearsal for each cycle
- Pick up music from large ensemble conductors
- Make list of equipment required for each concert cycle by first rehearsal
- When asked by faculty, assign parts for section members
- Hand out music and part assignments to ensemble members
- Communicate with Instrument Coordinator (Caleb Hupp) and other large ensemble principal players to facilitate best handling of equipment including transportation, storage, and performance
During Rehearsal Cycle
- Create stage plot for performance, including necessary moves during performance
- Coordinate instrument moving for rehearsals and sectionals
- Ensure all section members have what they need to rehearse and perform effectively
- Schedule and coordinate moves to Gammage for performances with large ensemble conductors
Performances
- Lead truck loading for concerts and other moves.
- communicate with director and other players to determine schedule
- Coordinate players to load and unload truck
- Work with Instrument Coordinator and Dr. Compitello to facilitate the instruments needed being correctly transported
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