String Orchestra Concert Preparation

Steps you need to take

2 chairs/ players per stand

Conductor’s podium

1st row of chairs

Rest of the Rows

String Bass

Set-up

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

Tune to Concert A 440

Tuning Process

Tuning Pegs

Fine tuners

Check your strings within your sections

Tuning of Instruments

Song Preparation

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

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

Overall Performance

Relax

Getting Lost

Keep your on the conductor

Have fun

Relate to the Audience

Break a String (or leg):

Enjoy yourself!!!

Perform your best!!!

Love what you do!!!

Have the Performance of your life!!!