After learning a lot from the masterclass with Bruce Gigax, I felt very prepared for this session. From communicating with the conductor, Dr. Gershman, I learned that the only “out-of-the-ordinary” thing was a vocalist on one of the Wind Symphony pieces.
We devised a plan very similar to what Bruce had setup earlier in the year. A stereo pair of U87’s in the center down stage, c414’s on the far edges of the stage, and a pair of Rode NT2’s. in the middle the ensemble. To help cover percussion, we added a mic near the timpani, and the soft mallet percussion, marimba, and vibraphone. Here are some pictures that illustrate these placements.
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