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Re: Musical chairs in orchestras

Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2010-07-10 17:39

> As far as marcia's question about why they rotate strings it's mostly for
> morale. This was mainly bought about by the players themselves
> requesting it over the years. It seems a player sitting in the last stand of a
> section doesn't feel as important if they're back there for there whole
> career.

Besides, I think it improves musicianship or musicality, because you're not always sitting next to the same section neighbours whom you know inside out. You're constantly re-learning your listening capabilites and your sense of orientation on the "musical map", as well as improving your dependability as a team player.
At least that's what I experience when we occasionally sit differently. Amazing how the sound changes when not a trumpet but a trombone blares down your neck.

(bear in mind that this post was made from the lesser end of the musical food chain)

--
Ben

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