Conversing with a fellow music teacher, Orchestra Director Monika Bartley prepares to conduct the orchestra and band through a quick warm-up session. Bartley and Associate Director Cassie Cepeda chose a handful of students from the chamber orchestra to play as an accompaniment to the musical. "Preparing to conduct "Into the Woods" meant learning how all the pieces fit together," Bartley said. "I began by listening to professional recordings while studying the score to understand how the music supports the singers and enhances the story. Rehearsals focused on careful listening, adjusting tempos and helping both the orchestra and cast feel confident in how to respond confidently to the unique challenges of live performance."
Click above to view a slideshow with information about the final rehearsal before the elementary showcase of “Into the Woods.”
Who: PHS theater, orchestra, band, other musicians, stage crew
What: Final “Into the Woods” rehearsal
When: Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: PHS auditorium
What’s next: The final showing of the musical was supposed to take place Tuesday. Jan 27, but it is now canceled due to the snow day.
This slideshow has been edited by Kate Duncan, Tejas Konka and Michelle Ayala.
