We musicians can sometimes be a strange bunch. Take the lingo: We throw around words like “gig,” “axe,” “riff,” and lots of other slang terms for musical events and items. If you are not used to it, this specialized vocabulary can be as confusing as a webmaster talking about search engine optimization, or a writer […]
How to Be Prepared When Subbing
Just like the professionals, if you’re a good community musician and your name gets around, a local amateur group may ask you to sit in on a rehearsal and/or gig. Subbing in a community ensemble can be very rewarding, especially for those who don’t mind sight-reading, or who enjoy networking with your fellow musicians. Ideally, […]
Actors who are Also Musicians
When someone is good at more than one trade or craft, they are sometimes called “multi-talented.” It doesn’t matter who you speak to or where you go, folks who can perform multiple activities (sometimes simultaneously) to a high degree usually get kudos for their efforts. This is especially prevalent in the entertainment industry. Sometimes, you’ll […]
My Time in the Pits
In a professional Broadway style musical like Mamma Mia, Cats, or The Producers, the musicians are traditionally only heard and not seen, for they are playing in a properly located orchestra pit that is roomy and well-ventilated. The conductor can see the actors on the stage as well as the musicians below it, and can […]
Orchestra vs. Concert Band: Different Instruments
When you hear the word “orchestra,” you probably think of names like “New York Philharmonic,” “London Symphony,” or maybe “Boston Pops.” No problem. But when you hear “concert band,” what enters your mind? For most non-musicians, most likely just a big question mark. The easiest and most obvious difference (out of many) between these two […]
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