Inferno Rehearsal Stage

[Antontuba]

Just go back from orchestra rehearsal, it's 20 degrees outside so the heat is turned on in the school we rehearse in, and the auditorium can (and usually does) get very hot (and I'm heat sensitive, in my older age).
I prop open the two sets of wing doors, which does make a considerable difference. Anyone else play in a group that rehearses where there are challenging climate control issues?

Can anyone recommend a good battery operated music stand fan?

Adam

[Ace]

Just go back from orchestra rehearsal, it's 20 degrees outside so the heat is turned on in the school we rehearse in, and the auditorium can (and usually does) get very hot (and I'm heat sensitive, in my older age).
I prop open the two sets of wing doors, which does make a considerable difference. Anyone else play in a group that rehearses where there are challenging climate control issues?

Can anyone recommend a good battery operated music stand fan?

Adam

I feel your pain. I hate heat and love cool. I never let the temperature in my home get over 62 degrees in winter. For me, overheated rehearsal venues are miserable places to play. But I have to remind myself that people are all different. Often, the people who want and need the heat are delicate female string players who would probably need a sweater in Death Valley. Short of persuading the director to turn down the thermostat, all you can do is try to open a door or window to make a cross breeze in your immediate area of the hall. Be prepared, however, for Sally, Sarah, Alice, et al to yell at you for creating a draft. Sigh.

Ace

[opus37]

For both of you, I recommend moving to or just visiting Minnesota. Although we do have the heat freaks, they understand the term "bundle up". It is almost always a comfortable temperature here for you, especially up north. The Two Harbors City band plays in a band shell that gets a nice breeze off the lake. (Lake Superior). This gives natural air conditioning. A full wool band uniform in the summer is comfortable. Mittens are optional but sometimes required. Your welcome to join us. Oh, and here, we turn the furnace up to 62 not down to 62.

[bisontuba]

For both of you, I recommend moving to or just visiting Minnesota. Although we do have the heat freaks, they understand the term "bundle up". It is almost always a comfortable temperature here for you, especially up north. The Two Harbors City band plays in a band shell that gets a nice breeze off the lake. (Lake Superior). This gives natural air conditioning. A full wool band uniform in the summer is comfortable. Mittens are optional but sometimes required. Your welcome to join us. Oh, and here, we turn the furnace up to 62 not down to 62.

+1 -I understand
Mark

[bort]

I shall have to check out Duluth in the summer.

My recollection of the Twin Cities in summer is that it's blazing hot, just like everywhere else.

As for hot rehearsal spaces -- I can deal with those (shed layers, open doors, etc.) it's the hot performance venues that are bad. Then you're just stuck and left to sweat it out. No one in the audience cares that you are hot up there!

[Art Hovey]

Last week I played a band rehearsal on an old school stage that was at around 50 degrees F.
A lot of us put on overcoats and hats; I was shivering badly by the end. At the next rehearsal I wore longjohns and brought a heating pad and a long extension cord. But this time they had the heat working really well. You just can't win! -But it's a damn good band.