Today we ran as much of the set list as possible before our timetabled break, though setting up could have been executed with more haste. After our break we continued but unfortunately without Tamara for the majority of the last portion of rehearsal due to an audition for a HND course.
To conclude the rehearsal, we had a discussion were I insisted all those using backing tracks bring or upload their track on a format - such as a CD, USB disk or alternatively the sharing mediums; email Google Drive or Dropbox - from which it can be transferred to one of the college's computers. From there I will compile a playlist on iTunes with the backing tracks in the order of which they appear on the set list and burn the playlist on to blank disks which I will provide. A blank disk will then be given to the sound operator named Joe - a friend of Kian, Luke and Dylan's with experience as a Sound Technician for gigs at the renowned Craufurd Arms - on the day of the show so that all the tracks are arranged orderly on a single format, dramatically reducing the risk of error.
This playlist will also help our last rehearsals as we won't have to waste time switching the aux connection which we use to play the backing tracks in rehearsal from phone to phone - which would be technically unnacceptable in a professional live event. The creation of this disk is essential in ensuring our show flows seamlessly without disjointed and extended pauses.
We also agreed to come in full costume tomorrow and start promptly at 9:00 a.m. so that we can delve straight into running the set list from beginning to end as many times as possible. We were also unanimous in deciding to stay at college beyond our timetabled end. The unity of the group and the shared desire to make The Lounge the greatest success that we can is reinstating my faith in this process and the group.
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