After the first relatively successful rehearsal, many problems came to light.
The overall pitch and balance of the voices of the orchestra, the volume of the choir and the articulation of the lyrics, as well as everyone’s sense of stage cooperation.
These are all big issues. Regarding these issues, Qin Jian can only suggest that everyone listen more and practice more.
For example, members of the same vocal section in an orchestra can get together in the piano room and practice on details under the leadership of the vocal director.
The heavy burden of the vocal part fell on Ning Qianxia, but Qin Jian was not the kind of capitalist who exploited labor. After the first day of rehearsal, he not only decided on several leading members for the main positions, but also made simple arrangements
After taking several simple positions, Ning Qianxia became the vice president as she deserved.
On the fourth day after the third rehearsal, several key members focused on discussing new issues.
During the rehearsals on the fourth and fifth days, Qin Jian once again showed everyone his resources and invited Xia Dong and Er Quan, several key members of the Yanjing Symphony Orchestra, to guide everyone.
With their participation, the atmosphere of the entire orchestra is completely different
Although it was only two days, the band's temperament improved significantly on the sixth day.
And with Ning Qianxia correcting it almost word by word, the chorus part is getting better and better.
A week passed in the blink of an eye.
"Thank you for your hard work this week."
After walking for the last time, Qin Jian raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead.
"That's it for today, but don't worry, let me tell you some good news. Today I received a call from the program review teacher. Our program has passed the review!"
"yeah!!!"
"Long live!!!"
“Awesome, awesome!!”
Qin Jian did not interrupt everyone's excitement. Everyone's sweat was concentrated here and it was worthy of everyone's cheers.
He himself did not expect that the show could turn into this in just one week.
After everyone calmed down, Qin Jian spoke again: "There is second good news."
"Now our program only lasts less than six minutes, and the stage management teacher hopes that we can extend the program time by three minutes."
"Do you have any good suggestions?"
After the words fell, everyone started talking about it.
Finally, two results were discussed.
Someone suggested setting up a small orchestra and playing some popular songs for everyone to enjoy.
Some people also suggested that Ning Qianxia should sing another soprano role. After all, it seems that she is the club's flagship.
"What do you think?" Qin Jian looked at Ning Qianxia, "Sing another section?"
Everyone fell silent.
Ning Qianxia shook her head, "Since this is our group's first performance, I think it's better to make a complete stage work, not to divide it into two parts, which will give a sense of separation.
"I think the best solution is to follow Carmen's music with a twist and a continuation of the story."
Qin Jian nodded, "Do you have a specific plan?"
Ning Qianxia thought for a moment, then turned to everyone and said: "Have you ever considered this issue? Qin Jian is the president and the core of this group. He has his back to the audience from beginning to end. I think this is not conducive to the promotion of the group, and
Everyone knows his major, but I don’t think many people in the audience have seen him play the piano with their own eyes.”
After a pause, she continued: "So I was wondering if it was possible that when I finished singing the last line, the orchestra still had about four measures of the ending, and at this time there was actually no need for a conductor."
"If the conductor is given a piano, I'm looking forward to what he will do. As she said this, she looked at Qin Jian again.
“What a great idea!!”
"What the vice president said makes sense. This not only makes the program complete, but also reflects the president's strengths. I don't think anyone in the audience would have thought of it by then. This reversal is absolutely eye-catching."
"I'm going, I'm getting goosebumps just like you said, the president is playing the piano, I'm looking forward to it!"
"I think the president should stop wearing a tuxedo and just wear theater costumes like our band members. Don't all of us men wear prison military police uniforms? With the president's figure, he can wear a boss character's uniform."
, the stage effect will definitely shock the audience’s attention.”
"Absolutely awesome, damn!!"
...
"Okay, we have been discussing this issue in the group for the past two days. We will stop here today. We will gather the day after tomorrow. We will give everyone a day off tomorrow, Saturday."
“We want to rehearse tomorrow!!”
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After setting a rehearsal time for tomorrow morning, Qin Jian hurriedly contacted Huang Cheng as soon as the session ended.
"Senior sister, where are you?"
"I was planning to find you. I've already found the clothes. I'll be at 309. Come over here."
Arriving at 309, Qin Jian briefly and clearly explained to Huang Cheng everyone's suggestions regarding clothing tonight.
"Everyone's suggestions are good. It's totally fine. After all, the show you're doing this time is not an opera in the strict sense. It would be very good to add more stage effects. I'll help you with your costumes tomorrow."
"First take a look at the two sets of costumes I chose for men and women. For all the voices, the men are all in blue and black military uniforms of soldiers, and the women are all in long gypsy dresses. Ning Qianxia is the protagonist, and her costume must be special.
Some."
Touching the linen patchwork long skirt in his hand, Qin Jian frowned and said, "Senior sister, will this skirt be a little low-chested?"
Huang Cheng pushed up the frame and said, "Qin Jian, this is the stage. She is playing Carmen. Your only concern should be 'can she hold up this skirt?'"
"Probably... almost." Someone's figure flashed through Qin Jian's mind.
"That's enough. It's the last two days, so prepare well. Now the whole school knows that you are arranging this program. I can tell you responsibly that many people are not optimistic about it. There are old students, vocal singers and even orchestrators.
Teacher, and I have never seen such a stage model since I entered school. I heard from Brother Shuang that the teacher will also come to see it, so come on."
teacher.
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Qin Jian smiled bitterly and said: "Brother Shuang gave me the first two professional classes. I have never seen what the teacher looks like until now."
Huang Cheng smiled and said, "I only met the teacher once in the first semester of my freshman year, during the final exam."
...
After continuing to discuss some stage details with Huang Cheng, the other party left.
"It's a good thing to be stressed, but don't work too hard. Your health comes first. I've filled the refrigerator again. You can do whatever you want. Bye."
"Thank you, senior sister, bye."
...
It was another sleepless night. Qin Jian went to the piano alone but did not raise his hand for a long time.
Everyone's enthusiasm, everyone's expectations, and some unknown sources of disapproval are all sources of pressure for him.
It was just an idea a week ago, but now the stage is in front of me.
There is no way out.
This time the stage must be won perfectly.
All that remains is how the orchestra should take on the scene after four measures.
Qin Jian hummed the last street beat and tapped his fingers on the piano cover.
"Tango."
...
Two hours later.
"It's tango."
"Love is like a free bird."
"What kind of girl is Carmen?"
Under the dim moonlight, his eyes were dull, but he nodded rhythmically and still hummed the last four bars.
Sudden.
A flash of inspiration flashed through his mind.
He opened the piano cover in one move.
The jumps imitate the last four measures of the strings.
In the ending that exudes charm.
Qin Jian quickly glanced at the time on his phone, "01:32."
Pull your hands left and right.
Falling suddenly.
A modulated chord struck out.
Next, a series of creepy echoes danced rhythmically like fire in the midnight corridor.
...
When the music ended, his eyes returned to his mobile phone.
"Exactly three minutes."
He picked up the phone excitedly and dialed a number.
moment.
"Hello." The other party's voice was very soft.
"Can you dance Latin dance?" Qin Jian's voice was very serious.
"meeting."
"But why should I jump?"
...
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Three days later, at seven o'clock in the evening.