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 \nWhat general strategies and principles should we consider when designing a set-up?  \nWhat set-up guidelines should we consider for each instrument?  \nIt is not a stretch to say that ensemble set-up influences nearly every aspect of our teaching.Want yourstudents to be able to hear each other better while they play?Need to improve classroom management?Want to make classroom procedures more efficient?Need to fit more students in the same space?Changethe set-up!  \n## Measuring the Physical Space\n\nBefore designing a set-up that suits the group's musical,educational,and disciplinary needs,consider thatevery classroom and rehearsal space has a unique set of dimensions and characteristics—leveled rows(built-in risers),ramps,support beams,etc.Measure the set-up dimensions laterally(from side to side)and medially(front to back).Figure out the number of rows and chairs that can fit in each row.  \nCalculate the following:  \n1.Maximum number of rows front to back  \n2.Ideal number of rows front to back  \n3.Maximum number of chairs per row  \n4.Ideal number of chairs per row  \n5.Number of players per instrument  \n·Remember to calculate the space stands will take up and the extra room trombones and cellos need infront of them.  \nLarge Ensemble Set-Up  \n·Allow an extra bit of lateral room for flutes and violas.Seats that are too close will encourage badposture and embouchure.  \n·Allow enough space for easy traffic flow as students go to and from their seats.  \n·Leave room for the teacher to freely move around the room.It is important to observe posture,technique,and discipline players from allangles.A few set-up strategies for thisinclude:  \n·Create an aisle that lets the conductor walk “through”the ensemble,from the front to the back.  \n·Leave enough space between the front of the room and the first row of players so the conductor canwalk around the ensemble.  \n·Leave room between the end of each row and the side wall.  \n·Leave adequate space between rows so the conductor can move over to any player in any row.  \nKeep in mind that the more rows there are the further away the students will be from the conductor,which may exacerbate discipline problems.On the other hand,extremely wide rows make it challengingfor students on the edges to see the conductor and hear the other side of the ensemble.  \n## Evaluating the Ensemble\n\nThe set-up we choose depends on the strengths and weaknesses of our ensemble.Consider the followingquestions.  \n1.How many players are there zwithin each section relative to the rest ofthe ensemble?All factors being equalplace smaller sections that are difficult to hear towards the front of the ensemble,even if that entails anunorthodox placement.  \n2.What is the caliber of each player within each section?Especially in sections with a range of abilities,theplacement of the strongest players should help support the weakest—e.g.,With the trumpets,tryplacing the firsts between the second and third part players.  \n3.Are there particularly inexperienced string players zvith technique,position,or posture problems?For rehearsalpurposes,consider seating them in the second row so they see the section leader and use him as a model,but are close enough to the podium so the teacher can offer direct help.  \n4.What is the overall caliber of each section relative to the caliber ofthe rest ofthe ensemble?In ensembles withunevenness among sections,we improve the overall ensemble sound if we “feature”the stronger sectionsby placing them towards the front of the set-up,or if we feature stronger players by placing themtowards the front or ends of the set-up.  \n5.What are the specific needs ofeach work zve are performing?Adjust the set-up as needed!For instance,ina work with a critical bassoon","cbCaisyRLW8hszdf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisyRLW8hszdf","pdf",865120,10,"English","# Large Ensemble Set-Up\n## What considerations should we make when measuring the useable set-up space of the room?\n## Measuring the Physical Space\n## Evaluating the Ensemble\n## Ten Basic Principles of Set-Up","[{\"question\":\"How do you measure the usable set-up space for a large ensemble?\",\"answer\":\"Measure dimensions laterally (side to side) and medially (front to back), then determine the maximum and ideal rows and the maximum and ideal chairs per row. 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