Rehearsal Accompanist
Objectives
The Rehearsal Accompanist is responsible for playing the designated music during auditions and rehearsals.
Hired by the CHP Board, the Rehearsal Accompanist performs music under the direction of the Director.
Typical tasks and tips
- Provide accompaniment during auditions and provide input to the Casting Committee.
- Notify the Production Manager if additional copies of music are needed for the members of the cast during rehearsals.
- TIP: Check cast size as soon as possible to avoid delay in music copies.
- Participate in all rehearsals (including the first performance week up to the dress rehearsal) as scheduled by the Director.
- TIP: During rehearsals, start and stop musical numbers in consultation with the Director.
- Conduct separate musical rehearsals as required in consultation with the Director.
- Keep notes as needed for changes in musical numbers.
These notes will be used by the Performance Musicians.
- TIP: Any notations made in the musical score book must be made in pencil.
- Turn music and rehearsal notes over to the Director prior to dress rehearsal.
Last revised 2/2/03
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