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Actual Instructions to the Orchestra
From Professional Conductors in Rehearsal
"Please don't use the depth-charge pizzicato."
"Listen to the tune, and then accompany it in a non-disgraceful way."
"Let's see if you can pizzicato together in a non-banjo-like way."
"It's very hard to raise money for something that sounds like this does."
"You know, there's a fine line between artistry and crap. Not that what
you're doing is crap, but it's close to it."
"Imagine you're getting enough money for what you do."
"Not so bright. It sounds like Orpheus in His Underwear."
"Play short, especially if you don't know where you are."
"That was a drive-by viola solo!"
"Horns, imagine that you've had a really ugly breakfast and it's about to
come up."
"There is a lot of fishing for notes. I wish you would catch them."
"Play faster. It's getting late."
"Strings, I know what you're thinking: 'With all this racket going on why am
I playing?' Well, there's no time for existential questions right now."
"This must be more agitated. Think of someone you hate. Think of your
mother-in-law."
"The place where you will be shot if you come in early is the bar before
26."
"Now forget all the nasty things I said and play naturally."
"You're wondering what speed it's going to go. Well, so am I."
"Play as if you were musicians."
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