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rowuk · 03-05-2007, 11:34 AM

If there are only 3 parts, using an assistant means that everybody gets to play - nobody in the dugout.
Mannys idea of a set section is cool. The next concert, somebody else can assist! Unfair would be if you had to leave somebody behind.

Make sure that the parts are very clearly marked when your assistant is supposed to play. I remember an occasion where I had one and during the rehearsals it worked perfectly. During the concert he decided unilaterally to play more (a lot more). I asked him to leave the stage after that first piece. He did...............

03-05-2007, 11:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 4,153	Re: Assistant Etiquette If there are only 3 parts, using an assistant means that everybody gets to play - nobody in the dugout. Mannys idea of a set section is cool. The next concert, somebody else can assist! Unfair would be if you had to leave somebody behind. Make sure that the parts are very clearly marked when your assistant is supposed to play. I remember an occasion where I had one and during the rehearsals it worked perfectly. During the concert he decided unilaterally to play more (a lot more). I asked him to leave the stage after that first piece. He did............... __________________ Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.