October and November 2020
Speakers: Threshold Partners Robin Glosemeyer Petrone and Scott D. Pfeiffer, FASA

When we gather to convey a message through music, both audiences and artists crave the full breadth of sound. As we return to live performances in our concert halls, we must balance the need to create a safe space for performers and audiences with artistic expression and acoustics.

Traditionally, musicians, soloists, and the conductor are set up on stage physically close together, but in the age of social distancing this must be altered. We must manage spacing individuals on stage to keep a safe distance while maintaining the acoustical integrity of the ensemble and composition. With the audience distanced, how can we enable the performance to carry the same breadth and fullness of sound and artistic expression? How do we move forward with issues of balance, communication between performers on stage, a cohesive performance, and optimizing acoustics while considering the unique logistical challenges of a symphony orchestra? And if an ensemble is streaming this performance to a virtual audience simultaneously, what must they have in place to maximize the sound quality for both the in-person and virtual audiences?

In this sponsored 60-minute webinar, experts in the field of acoustics will address these challenges and discuss potential scenarios and solutions to enable your ensemble to optimize the acoustics of your return to live performance.