For Orchestra

As an orchestrator who has always been interested in technology and trying new things, I’m actually very excited for the Apple iPad. But why? It’s not an instrument, or a standard computer. Exactly… it’s actually so much more.

The orchestra assembles over 100 musicians – violinists, flutes, oboes, trumpets, percussion, and more. And they all need music, they all need to be on the same ‘page’. Although expensive, orchestras should use the iPad on music stands, and order the music through a store like Sibelius Scorch. Imagine, a 120 person ensemble all living in the cloud.

Living in the cloud would allow audiences to interact in real time, set lists to be arranged on the spot, and group collaboration that Beethoven and Tchaikovsky would have only dreamed about.

Apple is set to launch the iPad next month, and everyone is on stand by for the preorder.

According to their Keynote it’s big stand is for books and for internet publishing. But the iPad can also, and should also be a new orchestra instrument. In a world where DJ’s and Techno artists have collaborated with the classic ensemble, I’m excited to see how this will become a part. Like any genre or business, innovation should be welcomed.

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