2006-06-27 19:25:34 · 14 answers · asked by Michael H 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
He's the reason they paid the ticket.
2006-06-27 19:40:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Why do people yell and scream and shout when a band comes on stage? It's the same reason. The audience is glad to be there, and wants to show the performers (and also the conductor, in the case of an orchestra or large ensemble) that they are glad they (the performers) are there, and that they (they audience) is also gald to be there. It is more just a courtesy to the performing group to clap instead of screaming and yelling and such.
2006-06-29 01:16:49 · answer #2 · answered by musikgeek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Respect
2006-06-28 02:28:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Respect, tradition, etiquette, anticipation, and--most importantly--welcome and encouragement. The applause before a performer even starts the show is an investment in the potential outcome!
2006-06-29 23:21:25 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Rob 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tradition
2006-06-28 12:36:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
mostly erspect. but also due to the fact that if there was no conductor then thre would not be a song just a whole bunch of sweet noise
2006-06-29 02:05:28 · answer #6 · answered by love4music 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as respect for his position as leader of the group that is about perform for them and appreciation for the said group that he represents and their musical contribution to the evening....
2006-06-28 02:31:42 · answer #7 · answered by ustinya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because without him, it'd be nearly impossible to see/listen to the performance that's about to happen: all those musicians can't start together without someone to "wrangle" them together!
2006-06-28 11:41:19 · answer #8 · answered by ashliekeylon 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a show of respect and appreciation for his or her talent.
2006-06-28 02:29:05 · answer #9 · answered by dh1977 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To show respect!
2006-06-28 10:40:35 · answer #10 · answered by thegirl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To show him/her respect and appreciation.
2006-07-02 21:06:57 · answer #11 · answered by music4life 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋