Sound System
If using a house sound system, Steve Schuch requests:
1 Vocal mic & 1 Violin mic on boom stands (plus guitar mic if needed)
Adjustable Compressor/ limiter for vocals
Digital reverb/ delay (Lexicon reverbs are preferred)
CD player that can play through system for whale calls, other effects

Stage monitor speakers
Experienced person to run the system who is familiar with book and Steve Schuch's music. In some cases, the artist may also provide his own sound equipment and sound person.

Stage
Steve Schuch will work with existing performance space. When he arrives, the space should be at concert temperature with a 4-6 foot long table in place for arranging instruments, props, and sound equipment.

Slide Projectors and Screen
It's ideal to have a large screen overhead of the orchestra, or well off to the sides. Two slide projectors with a dissolving unit give the most pleasing visual effect.

Lighting
Steve can work with existing lighting, though professional stage lighting helps bring out the most in this show. Steve's mics are typically positioned near the conductor. A fog machine is a nice touch when available.

Sales Tables
Steve Schuch requests three 6-8 foot long tables for CD's, books, and responsible staff or volunteers to run the sales tables before and after the concert.

Times
It's preferred to do an unhurried tech rehearsal prior to the orchestra rehearsal, with the same crew that will be running sound and lights for the performance. The contract will note arrival time, set up time and other details based on specifics of the space and event.

Call 1-800-785-9678 to receive a Full Score, demo CD, Production Notes, and Script.

Checklist

Steve Schuch provides
Narration and violin playing
Slides to accompany story narration
Score and parts to incidental accompaniments for "A Symphony of Whales"
Script & Production Notes
Recording of whale songs
Merchandise and tally sheets
Publicity Photos, Postcards & CD's for radio promotion.

Orchestra provides
Sound equipment and personnel
Lighting equipment and personnel
Slide projectors, screen and personnel
Score and parts for pieces other than Steve Schuch's compositions and arrangements

Additional Options
American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL)
Collaboration with local children's choir or dance academy
Interactive sea life exhibit provided by children's museum or science center
Outreach workshops and Author/ Composer Appearances
Other performance pieces by Steve Schuch and/ or The Night Heron Consort
Commissioned Work

Harcourt Brace provides
Promo book copies for press packets
Contacts with local book stores
Other PR support as reasonable