*prelude* Concert Etiquette

Question 1

WHERE to SIT at a SMALL ENSEMBLE?

Answer 1

Sit in the FRONT, closest to performers

Question 2

WHERE to SIT at a LARGE ENSEMBLE?

Answer 2

MIDDLE of the hall or in the BALCONY

Question 3

How to ACT at a concert?

Answer 3

• Respect audience and performers
• Research and Understand the CONCERT WORKS, HISTORY, PERFORMERS(composers)
• Read Program
• BE EARLY (10-20 min BEFORE)
• Turn phone OFF
• Do NOT talk
• DO NOT LEAVE in the middle (while composer is performing) of a performance
• Know when to clap

Question 4

WHEN to APPLAUD or CLAP?

Answer 4

• BEFORE or AFTER (Beginning&End)
• FOLLOW program (“applause” written down)
• Go along with the audience