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or those who love the symphony, but dont love the hour and a half roundtrip drive into Atlanta to hear quality performancesnot to mention the cost of fuel, parking and ticket pricesthere will soon be a new way to get your musical fix in Johns Creek. J. Wayne Baughman, the Grammy-winning singer who performed under Robert Shawthe famed 21-year conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestrais creating The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, which kicks off its first concert season on September 30th at a special JCSO-sponsored memorial concert in the Theater of Northview High School.
Waynes deep roots in Atlantas symphonic scene and his long-time musical work in Johns Creek make him a natural to lead the local symphony. His entire life has been committed to music. He is intimately familiar with each orchestral organization performing around Atlanta and believes that Johns Creek is uniquely positioned to create its own symphonic ensemble. This is demographically right, he said. Wayne has also examined similar-sized symphonies around the country, such as those in Woodlands, Texas and Orange County, California, which mirror the population demographic of Johns Creek. He is easily able to rattle off the characteristics of each neighboring symphony in Gwinnett, Cobb and Sandy Springs and point out what makes each distinct. He also knows the number of violins (16), the number of violas (six), cellos (four) and basses (three) and the number of woodwinds, brass and percussion he will need to kick off a musical journey in Johns Creek. He envisions a minimum 44-member regular orchestra. Wayne said what will set Johns Creek apart from other area symphonies is the ability to create a fully professional musical organization that does not borrow from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) or use a mixture of professionals and amateurs. I dont want to be in the summer pops concert business, Wayne said. Instead, he envisions a traditional orchestra, which performs classical and light classical repertoire and is complimented by an educational component. Already, Wayne has entered into negotiations with Northview High School to provide YPCs (young peoples concerts) and world-class instrumental instructional support in the form of master classes presented by JCSO principal players. Wayne believes that Johns Creek will have no problem attracting top-shelf talent for its artistic endeavors. The talent pool is very deep, he said because of the extremely competitive nature of the orchestral community. For every position that opens in a major symphony, there can be as many as 500 applications for a single chair. Atlanta is home to many Masters level Julliard, Eastman, etc. graduates. Wayne has already identified a person who may
Wayne has been the music director at St. Benedicts Catholic Church on Parsons Road for the past seven years and prior to that served for twelve years as the music director for Johns Creek United Methodist Church. An accomplished bass-baritone soloist, Wayne has been on the classical music scene in Atlanta for 36 years. But as a younger man, he had different aspirations. I was into baseball as a kid, but was fascinated with conducting, said Wayne. I liked the idea of being able to have lots of people playing different instruments and have it sound really good. After receiving his undergraduate and Masters degrees from the University of Alabama, Wayne relocated to Ann Arbor, Michigan to study under Elizabeth A. H. Green, acclaimed for her tutorial of strings and conducting. It was there that Wayne received additional graduate training at the University of Michigan. Green strongly encouraged Waynes conducting, although singing became his artistic medium of choice. Mr. Oratorio, as Wayne was dubbed by his colleagues, returned to the Atlanta area and joined the 200-voice Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus, Chamber Chorus and Robert Shaw Festival Singers. Waynes solo work can be heard on Choral Masterpieces (Telarc, 1990) or Waltons Belshazzars Feast (Telarc, 1989), conducted by Robert Shaw, among many other musical collections.

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When I conduct, I can still hear each individual instrument. Its like a mosaic. You can see the whole, but you can appreciate each piece.
become the Johns Creek Symphonys Concert Master and now is working to raise the funding necessary to endow the position. He said he wants to attract orchestra members who will still be here in ten years and that will require union scale-plus wages. Wayne intends to grow additional symphony support through a season ticket holder program and he is working with Georgia Lawyers for the Arts to create a non-profit organization that allows for tax-deductible contributions for his musical patrons. Special and ongoing fundraising projects are also planned. Waynes childhood dream of conducting is ever-presentmaybe more now. He said, Good conductors make waving a stick around in the air appear easy and it is easy, after many long practice sessions. When I conduct, I can still hear each individual instrument. Its like a mosaic. You can see the whole, but you can appreciate each piece. Listening to a musical composition is similar; you can hear all its distinct parts. For those who think classical music is a snoozer, be prepared to have your mind changed. J. Wayne Baughman understands how to mix crowd pleasing favorites, such as a Mozart overture with Bizets Symphony in C. Still not convinced? Then plan on enjoying your winter holiday season at the symphonys Christmas Gala that will be held at St. Benedicts on December 1 where you will hear old favorites such as White Christmas, sure to warm your heart and promote easy listening in Johns Creek. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * For more information on the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, send an e-mail to jcsoinfo@yahoo.com.
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Symphony Hall ~ Springfield, MA

Welcome to SYMPHONY HALL

Location: Opening Date: Facility Size: 34 Court Street, Springfield, MA 01103 1912; rededication in seats (1779 in the Orchestra and Grand Tier, 832 in the Balcony)
Symphony Hall, as part of Springfields Municipal Group, is triumphant architecture in the heart of the city. Originally called Municipal Auditorium, was extensively refurbished and reopened in 1980 as Symphony Hall. The building interior was renovated in 2004 with newly upholstered seats, new soft goods, new carpet and additional restrooms. It is perceived and operated as a civic treasure.
2009 - 2010 Broadway Series : Special Engagements: Annie, The Wedding Singer Bill Cosby, Le Grande Cirque, Curtis Adams, Lord of the Dance
FEATURES AND CAPABILITIES

Dimensions:

Depth Stage Depth from Upstage edge of Smoke Pocket Height of Proscenium Width at Proscenium Apron Depth from Upstage of Smoke Pocket Depth to Curtain Depth of Pit Elevator Width of Pit Elevator Travel of Pit Elevator Height to Grid Center Line to Stage Left Nearest Obstruction Center Line to Stage Right Nearest Obstruction Center Line to Stage Right Pin Rail 38 ft. 4in. 18 ft. 6 in. to Back Wall Riser 20 ft. 2 in. to Back Wall 37 ft. 5 in. 57ft. 5 in. 9 ft. 6 in. 17 ft. 10 ft. 10 in. @center 59 ft. 11 in 17 ft. down from stage level 45 ft. 8 in 36 ft. 36 ft. 27 ft. 9 in.
(tapers off to 5 ft. 8 in. SR and SL)
Stage Floor Construction:
Brazilian Cherry on Creepers. There are no traps in the stage.
Technical Specifications as of 9/23/08 Chad LaBumbard, Technical Director

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Obstructions:
There are four false wall units that must remain on stage. These units marry together and store in off-stage areas. They are 32 ft. high x 7 ft. wide x 10 ft. deep. The side balconies (Loge) meet the Proscenium wall at sections Loge 8 and Loge 9.

Crossover:

There is a crossover located on the lower level (basement/dressing room area).

Backstage entrances:

Stairs lead up to the stage from the lower level and stage door on both stage right and stage left. Entrances can be made from the wings, or through a door leading onto the apron on stage left. There are removable stair pieces in house, which can be place house left and right for access into the Orchestra.

FLY SYSTEM

Batten:
19 Upstage of House Curtain (65 ft. long on 9 in. centers) 2 Upstage of House Curtain (40 ft. long, for orchestra shell) 3 Downstage of House Curtain 9 ft., 19 ft., 29 ft. from curtain (50 ft. extendible) First Available Lineset 2 ft. 4 in. from smoke pocket. First Lineset to Upstage wall 16 ft. 2 in. (to back wall riser @ 18ft. 6 in. from smoke pocket) All pipes are on electric motor winches. The winches travel from full out to full in at approximately 20 ft./min. All Linesets Upstage of the house curtain are controlled from a panel off stage left. All pipes Downstage of the act curtain are controlled from a panel on the stage left side of the side balcony. PIPE AND RIGGING The mechanical linesets are rigged with 3/16 in. wire rope. The dead haul motors for each pick point are Eurodrive 2HP continuous duty. Miscellaneous lengths of 1 in. schedule 40 pipe located in dock level storage. Six (6) 50 lb. Boom bases Four (4) 6 ft. sections of aluminum truss Ten (10) 8 ft. sections of aluminum truss Six (6) corner blocks of aluminum box truss
Additional rigging: Lineset capacity:
50 spot sheaves with 5/8 in. diameter Hemp
Approximately 1,200 lb. working load limit.

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Pipe Travel:
3 ft. 6 in. from stage floor to 43 ft. 6 in. from stage floor.

Grid Surface:

3 in. steel channel running upstage/downstage 3 in. openings between channel

Wells:

5 ft. 6in. Left and Right of Center line 16 ft. 6 in. Left and Right of Center Line 27 ft. 6 in. Left and Right of Center Line No well at Center line 10 in. well opening with 12 in. channel on edge
SOFT GOODS/ SUPPORT EQUIPMENT Three (3) 12 ft. H x 69 ft. W heavyweight black velour borders Four pair (8) 30 ft. H x 19 ft. 6 in. W heavyweight black velour legs One (1) 35 ft. H x 70 ft. W Muslin Cyc (white) One (1) 38 ft. H x 72 ft. W House Curtain (burgundy, draw) One (1) 72 ft. one way traveler One (1) 72 ft. two way traveler Eight (8) 25 lb. Sandbags Twelve (12) single line sheaves Six (6) 150 ft. lengths of in. rope One (1) Genie Lift Tower One (1) 20 ft. Wide front projection screen The house curtain and teaser are burgundy. House curtain is a traveler operated by hand winch from stage left. LIGHTING

Control System:

ETC Obsession 600 the main console is located in the control booth at the rear of the Orchestra Level. 608 control channels; 24 overlapping sub-masters with 2 pages; 1,000 cues; 8 physical playback faders. There is a remote focus unit. The Obsession uses one DMX to AMX converter.

House Lights:

Control for house located in control booth and off stage left. House lights are controlled via programmable Paradigm Architectural Controller and can be run via controller or control board.

Dimmers and Patch:

The lighting system contains AMP 2P&G dimmers. System is dimmer per circuit with all circuits terminating with (2) two outlets. Dimmers are ETC Sensor 2.4 K. Lighting system also
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comes with (2) two Gateway Net Nodes for connection to Ethernet or DMX on SL, SR, Grid, Balcony Rail, Orchestra Ceiling and Lighting Control Booth.

Lighting Positions:

Front of house rail position is 92 ft. from the stage at an angle of approximately 35 degrees. There are twelve (12) circuits, 20 amps each. The box boom positions are located in the Loge area - there are three positions per side. First box boom is 50 ft. from stage, second is 58 ft. and the third is 68 ft. from stage. The positions have 8 circuits at 20 amps each. There are three (3) Xenon Super Trouper spotlights located at the rear of the Balcony, approximately 150 ft. from stage.

Instrumentation:

FOH Rail Box Boom 1 Box Boom 2 Box Boom 3 Stage -
Nineteen (19) 10 degree 575w Lekos Six (6) 20 degree 750w Lekos per side Six (6) 20 degree 750w Lekos per side Eight (8) 20 degree 750w Lekos per side Twelve (12) 20 degree 750w Lekos Twenty (20) 30 degree 750w Lekos Twenty (20) 40 degree 750w Lekos Twenty-four (24) 12 inch 2K Five (5) 8 ft. 500w Kleigal Bros. Strips w/hanging irons (3 circuits /9 lamps)

Electrical Service:

The electrical service panels are located in the stage right wing (see floor plan). There are three 400 amp service panels (lighting) and one 100 amp service panel(sound) in this location. In addition, there is a 100 amp service panel outside the stage door at the rear of the building reserved for bus shore power. Quantity Amperage and Specification 200 amps 3 phase 5 wire w/ lugs for tails 400 amps 3 phase 5 wire w/ lugs for tails 400 amps 3 phase 5 wire w/ lugs for tails 100 amps 3 phase 5 wire w/ lugs for tails Location Upstage Right Wall Upstage Right Wall Upstage Right Wall Upstage Right Wall (Sound)

Ladders:

One (1) Genie Lift 25 Maximum Platform Height One (1) 4 ft. fiberglass step ladder One (1) 8 ft. fiberglass ladder One (1) 12 ft. fiberglass ladder SOUND Due to the shape of the theatre and its U-shaped balcony, the audio system in the hall has been designed to interface with all road systems.

Console:

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The house console is a Crest 24x4x4x2 located in the house left rear of the Grand Tier (house left of center, see floor plan). The console has 24 inputs, 8 sub-groups, 2 main outputs. There are also eight (8) matrix outputs that feed the house system and hearing impaired loop, etc. Two monitor mixes are available, with Rane 30-band EQs on each mix. Also at FOH are a Wheatstone 1202A dual compressor/limiter and Tascam/Teac CD and cassette players.

Touring Productions:

There is ample space in each wing under the balcony for stacking PA speakers, with a height restriction of 9 ft. Additionally there are five flying points over the apron and speakers could be hung off the first downstage pipe, although the in-house cluster already adequately covers this position. The mix position is located at the rear of the orchestra level with enough room to accommodate a large board such as a Cadac, PM 4000, etc. and all related processing. An alternative position is available in the center of the Orchestra, requiring additional seat kills. Cable snakes run from backstage to FOH across the floor and there are no power outlets or signal lines at FOH. Distance from stage to the sound position at the back of the Orchestra is approximately 75 ft.
Lines Available at Main Console:
32 from Stage Left Wing 12 from Stage Right Wing 12 from Orchestra Pit 3 from Ceiling Catwalk 3 from Grid 1 from Main Floor Center

Speakers:

House main speakers are in a center cluster over the stage apron. The cluster is loaded with JBL and Emilar equipment. The power amplifiers in the cluster are QSC CX model. Delay speakers are located under the Loge (first balcony) and above the Gallery (second balcony). The power for the delays is a QSC Model amplifier. Front fill speakers are Electro-Voice 1183 3-way cabinets and are placed on the off stage apron powered by a QSC Model amplifiers with a DBX digital crossover. All speaker systems can be fed separately by a balanced 600 OHM Line.

Portable Sound System:

One (1) MCX-106 TOA, 6 channel mixer with cassette deck and two stands, two 402 speakers. TOA 4 channel input.

Audio Inventory:

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Two (2) SM58 Shure Microphones Four (4) SM91 Shure Microphones Nine (9) 25 ft. Microphone Cords Six (6) 50 ft. Microphone Cords One (1) 50 ft. 12 channel snake Three (3) Proco Direct Boxes Twelve (12) Microphone Stands Four (4) Banquet Microphone Stands Two (2) Klipsch monitor wedges. Two (2) Community XLTmonitor wedges. Two (2) EAW E1500 Cabinets Two (2) EV 1183 3-Way Speaker Cabinets (Front Fill) The house does have access to one acoustical shell, white in color. Arrangements to use this equipment must be made well in advance. HEADSET SYSTEM/PAGING The building is equipped with a two-channel ClearCom Headset system with hard wired outlets in all production areas (stage left, stage right, fly position, house sound, house lights, orchestra pit and spots). The main station is located off stage left.

Headset Inventory:

Two (2) double muff headsets Four (4) single muff headsets Nine (9) single channel belt packs One (1) single channel desk set

Paging System:

There is a full all-area paging system which covers dressing rooms, backstage hallways, as well as the spot booth and the lighting control booth. The system is operated from off stage left.

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DRESSING ROOMS All dressing rooms are located in the basement of the building, two levels below the stage. Equipment can be ramped down from the loading dock or brought down on the Pit Elevator. Dressing rooms: Three (3) star dressing rooms with private bathroom, lighted make-up mirrors, monitors, tables and chairs. Each room can accommodate up to four people. Two (2) Chorus dressing rooms, separated by a curtain. With lighted make-up mirrors, monitors, tables, chairs, coat racks and sink. Each room can accommodate up to twenty-five (25) people. Bathrooms with showers are located adjacent to the dressing rooms and chorus rooms. SUPPORT SPACES One (1) Wardrobe/Laundry room on the basement level across from the chorus dressing room. Approximately 20 ft. 10 in. x 13 ft. 9 in. with a double door entrance. There is one washer with hot and cold water hook-up, and one dryer. One (1) Production Office stage left on the basement level, approximately 12 ft. 6 in. x 9 ft. 9 in. This office is equipped with a phone and fax line. One (1) Green Room in the basement level, approximately 16 ft. x 16 ft.

Stage Managers Position:

There are two stage managers positions one off stage left with paging, headset, audio and house light controls. The other is located in the control booth at the back of the orchestra level with paging and audio controls. TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT LOADING All equipment is loaded in from Pynchon Street. All trailers must be unloaded on the street and equipment must be pushed down a ramp to the loading door and into the Assembly Area. Equipment can be staged in the Assembly Area before it is pushed onto the Pit Elevator for transport to the stage. This room is approximately 20 ft. x 38 ft. Cases can be stored in Stage Storage, two levels below the stage. Dressing room access can be attained via the pit elevator or in house ramp access. The loading ramp is 11 ft. wide x 21 ft. in length, raked at a 33 degree angle. Distance from the truck to the Pit Elevator = 70 ft. Loading Door: Height 7 ft. 10 in. Width 7 ft. 0 in.

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UNION The building has a contract with I.A.T.S.E. Local 53. The business agent for the local is Michael Afflitto, phone (413) 530-4747 ALL TECHNICAL QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: Chad LaBumbard, Technical Director CityStage & Symphony Hall 1 Columbus Center Springfield, MA 01103 (413) 788.7646 x 13 (413) 896-7727 ATTACHMENTS: Driving Directions Hotel Recommendation Lineset Schedule Circuit Locations Pipe & Line Plot Map of Dressing Room/Production Area Seating Chart

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DIRECTIONS TO SYMPHONY HALL Stage Door: If you are traveling NORTH on I-91, take Exit 4 (Broad Street) onto East Columbus Avenue. You will pass the Hall on your right. Take a right onto Boland Way. Take the next right onto Main Street, and the next right again onto East Court Street. You will see a sign on your right for City Hall Place this is a one way street, you can only turn right. City Hall becomes Pynchon Street as you round the corner (see attached map). The stage and loading doors are located on Pynchon. If you are traveling SOUTH on I-91, take Exit 7 (Springfield Center/Columbus Avenue). At the end of the ramp, turn left. Circle under the highway and go straight through one light. The Springfield Sheraton will be on your right. Take a right at the next light onto Main Street, and the next right again onto East Court Street. You will see a sign on your right for City Hall Place this is a one way street, you can only turn right. City Hall becomes Pynchon Street as you round the corner (see attached map). The stage and loading doors are located on Pynchon. If you are traveling WEST on Rte. 90 (Mass Pike), take Exit 6 to Rte. 291. From Rte. 291, take the Dwight Street Exit. Turn left at the end of the ramp and follow Dwight to East Court Street. Take a right onto East Court Street, go through one set of lights (crossing Main Street). You will see a sign on your right for City Hall Place this is a one way street, you can only turn right. City Hall becomes Pynchon Street as you round the corner (see attached map). The stage and loading doors are located on Pynchon. If you are traveling EAST on Rte. 90 (Mass Pike), take Exit 4 onto I-91 South. Follow same directions above for I-91 South. RECOMMENDED HOTEL The Sheraton Springfield at Monarch Place One Monarch Place Springfield, MA 01144 Phone: 413.781.1010 Fax: 413.734.3249 The Sheraton Springfield Hotel is the preferred hotel for all events at CityStage & Symphony Hall. Located across the street from the venue, the hotel is both convenient and well-equipped to meet your needs during your stay in our city. When making your reservations at the hotel, please let them know that you will be performing at Symphony Hall to receive our special rates. For other hotel listings, please contact the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau at 413.787.1548.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Nearest Airport:

Bradley International Windsor Locks, CT Phone: 860.292.2000 (for general information/administration) (38 miles from Springfield, MA 20 to 30 minutes away, depending on traffic outside of Hartford, CT)

Local Attractions:

The Basketball Hall of Fame, The Holyoke Mall, Yankee Candle Company, Riverside Park (seasonal), The Big E (seasonal).
Local Bank which can handle wire transfers:
Bank of Western Mass 29 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 Phone: 413.781.1044 Stop & Shop Riverdale Road West Springfield, MA Phone: 413.737.8770

Nearest Grocery Store:

Nearest Laundry Facility:
Super Washing Well Laundromat 1291 Liberty Street Springfield, MA Phone: 413.734.8680

Nearest Dry Cleaner:

City Cleaners Tower Square Springfield, MA 01103 Phone: 413.739.2707

Nearest Hospital:

Bay State Medical Center 759 Chestnut Street Springfield, MA 01199 Phone: 413.794.0000

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LINESET SCHEDULE All measurements taken from upstage edge of smoke pocket Distance from smoke pocket 29 ft. 19 ft. 9 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 9 in. 1 ft. 3 in. 2 ft. 4 in. 3 ft. 2 in. 3 ft. 11 in. 4 ft. 10 in. 5 ft. 3 in. 5 ft. 8 in. 6 ft. 6 in. 7 ft. 4 in. 8 ft. 2 in. 8 ft. 11 in. 9 ft. 11 in. 10 ft. 8 in. 11 ft. 6 in. 12 ft. 3 in. 13 ft. 1 in. 14 ft. 14 ft. 6 in. 14 ft. 10 in. 15 ft. 7 in. 16 ft. 6 in. 17 ft. 4 in. # F E C Description
Asbestos Fire Curtain Manually Operated House Border (Burgundy) Manually Operated House Curtain (Burgundy, traveler) Hand Winch Operated B 15 A 18 19
Orchestra Electric Pipe (4 cables)

Only 40 wide pipe!!!!

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CIRCUIT LOCATIONS 20 amp circuits: Numbers 1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- amp circuits: Numbers Locations Gallery Rail Balcony Left Rear Balcony Boom Left #3 Balcony Boom Left #2 Balcony Boom Left #1 Balcony Left Center Balcony Right Rear Balcony Boom Right #3 Balcony Boom Right #2 Balcony Boom Right #1 Balcony Right Corner Ceiling Slot Ceiling Pipe F Ceiling Pipe E Ceiling Pipe C Orchestra Downlights 1st Electric 2nd Electric 3rd Electric 4th Electric Apron Left Apron Right Downstage Left Upstage Left Back Wall Left Back Wall Center Back Wall Right Upstage Right Bottom of Patch Panel Orchestra Pit Locations Balcony Left Rear Balcony Right Rear Upstage Left Upstage Center Upstage Right

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