Jargon
This is the type of piece a soloist performs, usually standing in front of the orchestra.
What is a concerto?
This "french" instrument finds itself in the brass family, with the trumpets, trombones and tuba.
What is the Horn?
This orchestra player usually walks out on stage to start the concert. They lead the orchestra in tuning
Who is the Concertmaster?
This is the list of requirements that Adam has to fulfill for each artist - Kenny G's had "Sushi is the Key to Success"
What is a Rider?
This word can be used to describe a piece (Beethoven wrote 9 of them) or the entire orchestra as a group.
What is a Symphony?
This instrument is the awkward middle child of the string family - usually the brunt of all the orchestra jokes.
What is the Viola?
This instrument starts every concert with the tuning note.
What is an oboe?
Another term for moving forward, you won't want to leave this process of gathering information about your concert to the last minute. Ideally, it will be begin shortly after fully executing the engagement contract.
What is advancing?
This word refers to the size and make up of the orchestra for a specific piece - like if it requires 2 oboes or 3 clarinets
What is instrumentation?
Although this instrument has over 200 strings, it usually lives in the percussion family due to how it produces sound.
What is the Piano?
Each section has 2 of these that lead the group. Don't worry - you won't get called down to their office if you play a wrong note.
What is a Principal?
Nobody likes awkward silences when someone enters the stage, especially if you forget this important responsibility as part of your artistic concert duty.
What is starting the clap?