musicians of old

Chapter 183 Determining the Candidate (4K [-]-in-[-])

"Da da da."

On the wooden floor, the knocking sound of leather shoes echoed in the silent rehearsal hall.

Kaplan took the briefcase, and Fanning straightened his bow tie before stepping onto the podium.

The musicians stared at themselves without blinking.

"Good morning, everyone." Fanning smiled and said, "Tell me about the plan."

"August 8th, this Friday, the time for the train to Fort Santaram is 15:16 in the morning. Please take your own time, bring your musical instruments and belongings, and gather at the Uvransel train station. We will participate The opening ceremony on the [-]th."

"This time everyone stayed in the imperial capital longer than in previous years. The school has rented a rehearsal venue in the Tiolein National Concert Hall for everyone, so before the official performance on the 21st, we will continue to conduct no less than 8 hours a day. In the high-intensity rehearsal, I will try my best to have an hour every day to go to the formal rehearsal on the stage, please stay tuned to the final state."

"Then... is the question of candidates that everyone cares about. After I finish reading, Mr. Kaplan will issue the tickets to you."

As Fanning said, he reached out and took the brochure Kaprun handed over.

Although the elimination ratio is less than [-]%, and the scoring progress of the assessment system is announced on the wall all the time, the top ranking players are basically sure... But before the results are released, the musicians still can't hold back the anxiety in their hearts, especially the assessment. It turned out that it was already in the lower middle, and their hearts couldn't help hanging in their throats.

Except for a few calm people, most of the students couldn’t help but think about their performance experience in the past month or so. Some felt that it would not be their turn to be eliminated, and some began to complain that there were some things they could have done better. .

According to what Professor Fanning originally said, the elimination of more than [-] people to more than [-] people means that at least two violin parts in the string group must be eliminated, and the regular instruments in the woodwind and brass groups— - Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, and trombone may each eliminate one person.

Even the two "heavyweight" tuba players sitting in the right back looked at each other, and they could read the uneasy expressions on each other's faces.

At this time, the most stable people in the band, apart from Roy and others, are probably the timpani player, the harpist, and the classmate who knocked on the triangle iron. Many people secretly glanced at them with envious eyes. A position will not be temporarily replaced.

As the names were announced by Fan Ning one by one, the shoulders of those who read it loosened, and they leaned on their seats with relief, letting out a long breath, while the rest became more and more restless.

Time passed quickly.

"Finished?"

"That should be all, the chief is still here..."

"It seems that there are seventy-two people in total. Professor Fanning finally made a move, and it seems that he is not as serious as he said at the beginning..."

Some people whose names appeared earlier counted the situation with a leisurely mind. They found that Fanning only eliminated 5 string musicians, 2 woodwind musicians and 3 brass musicians. group of musicians.

The proportion of musicians in the final configuration should be the sound balance adjustment made by Professor Fanning after considering the characteristics of the orchestra and the repertoire.

"without me…"

"Is it really gone?"

The few people whose names were not read felt a huge sense of loss hit them, their entire necks froze in place, and even the willingness to move their eyes and vision disappeared.

Some girls even had reddened eye sockets.

Those who can be selected as official members of the symphony orchestra have certain ideas and pursuits, and their performance level is also at the top level among the school students. At this moment, they can't help but regret the slack in the initial rehearsals, and regret that they did not perform well after rehearsals. During the practice time, I haven't studied enough.

However, when Professor Fan Ning met for the first time, he explained the detailed rules of the four major sections of the evaluation very clearly, and answered everyone's questions. Later, he strictly followed this set of rules...to this day, the elimination situation even It is lower than the proportion of the advance notice.

Several people admitted in their hearts at this time that they realized the importance of this concert only after seeing the sold-out record on the day of the billing day, and then realized that its influence and economic benefits far exceeded expectations, and then they started to do their best. At full strength, and half the time had passed by then.

Thinking of other musicians who are not playing at a lower level than their own, but also give their best all the time, they don't think there is anything to complain about, it's just really sad.

"I didn't expect this popular concert, I really can't participate..."

"Seven or eight days' trip to the imperial capital, gone?..."

Only a few people missed this precious opportunity. Although their eyes were gloomy, the atmosphere in the hall was not dignified at the moment. The performance was imminent, and more musicians were cheering and looking forward to it.

…in many cases, the feelings of the few are ignored.After being hit, what came to their hearts was a sense of depression and alienation.

"I have seen everyone's efforts, especially Mr. Kaplan, after the billing date, please send the tickets to everyone first. There are 83 tickets in total, musicians, plus Ms. Belinda, the music staff." Fan Ning said He smiled softly, "Thanks to your senior, Mr. Lou Adair, he arranged a train with a more convenient departure and arrival time, and reserved consecutive first-class and second-class carriages for us, and , he will go to the imperial capital to help us, and you will see him again soon..."

Everyone's hearing was selectively blocked, and they basically didn't hear what Lu did later.

"83?"

"Did I get it wrong? Wasn't there only 72 musicians?"

Kaprun and Belinda began to divide the invoices from both sides, and sure enough, every musician present received one.

Those students who did not appear on the list that Fan Ning read out were pinching the brown thin cardboard Erlian train tickets in their hands, looking at the flying fonts of the names and times of the cities and stations on it, and smoothing the thin quilt with their fingers repeatedly. The dotted line protected by the tape is afraid that it will be accidentally torn before the ticket is checked.

...Is this a consolation prize? …It’s also very good. I went to the imperial capital for seven days without eating and drinking, and I haven’t performed tasks and psychological pressure yet.

The most uncomfortable point for them before was that at 8:15 in the morning on August [-]th, they stayed at home by themselves, imagining the scene of the steam train driving out of Uvransel.

"This trip to the imperial capital is more special than previous years." Fan Ning said loudly.

Everyone immediately collected the tickets and looked up to listen carefully to what the permanent conductor would explain next.

"Three special points."

"One is attention. Due to some well-known circumstances on the billing date, I will not repeat this point. I believe it will not be difficult for you to understand."

Everyone nodded silently.

As soon as the news of the sellout came out that day, Fan Ning ended the rehearsal early because of exploring the secret door. As soon as the musicians disbanded, they were stunned by the news. They immediately bought newspapers and publications from major media, and almost told Every one of my family and friends, the news spread faster than cholera and tuberculosis in this city.

"The second is the length of time. As I mentioned just now, we usually only stay for about three days in previous years, rushing to rehearse and rush into battle. This time, it is also a rare opportunity to let you get familiar with the new venue and feel the atmosphere of the opening ceremony. There are seven or eight days before and after."

"The third is the environment. The recent atmosphere in the imperial capital is not too peaceful!" Fan Ning said here, his eyes slowly scanning everyone, "Recently, there have been more frequent security incidents in Fort Santaram, so I can tell everyone Reminder, the proportion of residents encountering mysterious incidents is also higher than in previous years according to statistics, and the security system is under a high degree of martial law!"

Everyone's expressions turned serious when they heard this. In fact, some of them are well-informed or have a high sensitivity to news.

"So, for those ten students who don't take on the task of performing, the orchestra still needs you."

Fan Ning supported the railing of the podium with both hands, and made eye contact with them: "We have 82 members, including me, the conductor assistant, the full-time staff, and the violin soloist we didn't come today, including Professor Commons, And the principal and other professors will also rush to the performance site a few days later...the scale of 90 people, seven or eight days of sojourn life, under these special factors, daily management is a problem that cannot be ignored."

"Mr. Kaplan, Ms. Sheeran, and Ms. Belinda have their own things to be busy... I need you 10 students to do the administrative work during this period, and it happens that each of you is responsible for the orchestration group you are in, including but not Limited to: handling check-in procedures, counting the number of people in the morning and evening every day, taking care of everyone’s belongings, collecting and providing catering needs, supervision of travel discipline outside of rehearsals, handling and reporting of special situations, etc..."

"The things I said may seem trivial, but in fact, if there is an accident in any link, it will directly affect the performance. What you do is very important to the orchestra, and it determines whether other people can devote their pure energy to music...also All musicians are requested to observe discipline during this special period, obey their management, do not go out without authorization, rehearse on time and go to bed on time.”

The eyes of these ten students lit up bit by bit.

Their previous mood was actually a bit complicated, from being unable to board the train to being able to board, and not bearing the pressure of performing, it seemed to be a purely good thing, but once they had nothing to do, they could not help but feel a sense of alienation.

What people fear most in a group is that they no longer have value, especially those who have experienced orchestra performances, no matter how relaxed their mentality is, they will have a very deep feeling for this.Because they have experienced how it feels to integrate the notes created by themselves into a huge and magnificent harmonious sound flow.

Fan Ning had already experienced it in the previous life, and understood a truth: a music career that only played "stand-alone" is incomplete.

Once this ensemble or chorus experience is possessed, the values ​​of the whole person will definitely change, more or less deeply.

"Because your subsequent efforts are also inseparable from the success of this concert, so... the box office proceeds of the performance, you will participate in the distribution as usual." Fan Ning continued.

"What... participate in the distribution as usual?"

"Such a high price, all sold out... How much is this profit?"

Train tickets, management tasks, income distribution. Fanning first gave them the same status in form, and then gave them the same status in value, and now it is the same status in economics. These people were stunned by the sudden happiness reversal Yes, especially the ladies with red eyes before have become loyal fans and admirers of Professor Fanning.

Although Professor Fan Ning was strict in the early stage, but looking at it now, he is relatively kind and easy-going.There are also many musicians who normally participate in the performance, thinking so at the moment.

"Of course, a little regret." Fan Ning keenly captured the subtle changes in the expressions of everyone in the orchestra, "The live music recording... your names can't appear on the record. There will always be some losses in life caused by slack. , as your teacher, I am obliged to let everyone realize this truth... I will try to reduce your losses, but completely eliminating them is unrealistic."

When these people felt a sense of loss and gratitude, he changed the subject again: "Finally, I would like to make a notice that the new Turner Art Hall is expected to open to the public in November, and a new resident professional symphony orchestra will also start early. Formation, you are all excellent potential musicians that I know the bottom line, so... graduates may have some bonus points when applying for jobs."

Speaking of this, Fan Ning blinked: "Tell me about the remuneration package offered by the orchestra. In my preliminary plan, it is about... twice the industry average!"

"Twice?" All the musicians present, especially the senior ones, had their ears pricked up!

"The average weekly salary of a professional symphony orchestra should be 8-10 pounds, right? Nearly double!? Starting at 16 pounds?" Some of them suspected that they had heard it wrong.

——Compared with the job opportunities that graduates had been thinking about at the graduation ceremony before: the weekly salary of administrative staff is 5-6 pounds, and the weekly salary of teaching assistants is 7-8 pounds.

Just normal professional symphony orchestra musicians can compare this income, and this does not take into account that the happiness index of working in a symphony orchestra is higher than that of relatively boring administrative or teaching and research life.

Most people are starting to get excited.

This month's performance is not good enough.. Fortunately, there will be opportunities in the future.

"Mr. Fan Ning's dragging is really... And let the students who were slack in rehearsals before, this time they turn to supervise and manage others... This is really subtle... And the future symphony orchestra, I am also moved, the treatment is not the point ..." Roy, who was sitting in front, listened carefully to Fanning's words the whole time, and watched everyone's reactions with a smile.

With Fan Ning's handling method, not only the ten people were changed, but also the students who were in the middle and lower reaches of the assessment, and the voice department chief who should have higher self-demand have more ideas.

Moreover, he deliberately put the announcement of the formation of his professional symphony orchestra to the end.

Judging from the experience of rehearsing for more than a month, this group of students are all from solid academic backgrounds. Although they do not have much artistic accumulation and sometimes have a more playful nature, there are many malleable talents among them, just like a piece of paper. High quality white paper.

Is a mature artist with a strong personal style important?Of course it is important!However, it is entirely possible to choose the form of concerto cooperation to improve the level of the orchestra. In addition, there are currently several talented voice chiefs whose skills are no less than mature artists, so the ceiling of the overall performance quality can be raised.

And to improve the stability and lower limit of the orchestra... For Fan Ning, the graduates of the student symphony orchestra of the Conservatory of Music are the most main and direct fresh blood.

After the rehearsal ended in the afternoon, Joan in a white dress was squatting on the ground to pack her flute and music scores. When she saw Fanning approaching, she asked softly, "Caroun, do you think your mental problems have improved recently?"

The musicians around who hadn't had time to go far turned around curiously.

"..." Fan Ning almost choked on his saliva when he heard her words. After the musicians walked away, he said helplessly, "...something is better than nothing."

"Me too." Joan picked up her small satchel.

"Go home after dinner?"

"it is good."

The two were walking on the campus that was still sizzling with heat, and he asked, "I heard that you made a small experimental bench for elixir at home?"

"That's right." Joan nodded happily, "So you invited me to dinner today in exchange for me to take you to visit? When did you become interested in this?"

"No..." Fan Ning handed her a piece of paper that had been folded several times in half, "I want to ask, where did you purchase or order your glass instruments or other equipment...

"Give me an introduction?"

　Thanks for the reward from HouseManVI on August 8~Thanks to Feiyuyan for the starry sky, book friend tail number 17, 6513, a cat eating dried fish, Deacon Xingyun, and Kou Dingyi for the monthly pass~
　　
　
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