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In a standard concert band, the concertmaster is the principal clarinet, oboe, or flute and leads the ensemble's tuning. The first-chair clarinet concertmaster will, in common practice, play all solos for their instrument.
- Where does first chair sit clarinet?
- What does 1st clarinet mean?
- What is first chair in orchestra?
- Is there a first chair viola?
Where does first chair sit clarinet?
The principal (=section leader or first chair) sits in, precisely, the first chair -- closest to the conductor, and closest to the audience.
What does 1st clarinet mean?
Now, let's say the first two players play the first clarinet part. This means you're actually first chair second part. Therefore, whenever any divided sections come up, you can play the higher part and the fourth chair plays the lower part -- or you can divvy up the divided sections however you see fit.
What is first chair in orchestra?
The first chair violinist of an orchestra—known as the concertmaster—is a vital musical leader with widely ranging responsibilities, from tuning the orchestra to working closely with the conductor.
Is there a first chair viola?
Gilliland is the first chair viola for the University Philharmonic Orchestra. First chair, or principal player, is second only to the conductor or maestro in an ensemble. It is the chair quite literally closest to the conductor in each section.
