Conductor's light
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Conductor's light
One of my groups rehearses in a dim room, so most people use stand lights. This makes the conductor especially hard to see, because he is unlit. My normal quick upward glance gives no information. Is there such a thing as a portable spotlight? That wouldn't blind him?
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Re: Conductor's light
Maybe you’ve considered and discarded this as an option but: would it not be better to light the room with a portable light?
A portable contractor light - possibly bounced off a white reflector/wall to diffuse it - might make everyone happier than adding yet another task light.
A portable contractor light - possibly bounced off a white reflector/wall to diffuse it - might make everyone happier than adding yet another task light.
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Re: Conductor's light
There are batons with a light at the tip.
If he can stand it, put a light on his stand illuminating his upper body.
If he can stand it, put a light on his stand illuminating his upper body.
Bruce Guttman
Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra
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Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra
"Almost Professional"
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Re: Conductor's light
Having a reasonable stand light on the conductor and actually using a white baton will help if you can’t get better light.
I usually put at least two stand lights on the conductor’s stand to provide a lot of light both on them and for them.
Cheers,
Andy
I usually put at least two stand lights on the conductor’s stand to provide a lot of light both on them and for them.
Cheers,
Andy
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Re: Conductor's light
My experience with those batons with a light on the tip has been less than satisfying. Just creates a blur and more confusion. Much better to find a way to put subtle lighting on the conductor.
Brian D. Hinkley - Player, Teacher, Technician and Trombone Enthusiast
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