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SYMPHONIC SURFIN' SAFARI
ORCHESTRA EVENT INFO

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PAPA DOO RUN RUN is a 5 - 6 piece rock band consisting of: 

Keyboardist / Vocalist  - band leader (Don)
Electric bassist / Vocalist  (Jim)
Lead guitarist / Vocalist  (Bob)
Rhythm guitarist / Vocalist  (Adrian)
Rhythm guitarist (2) / Vocalist  (Jeff) (when available)
Drummer / Vocalist  (Bo)  

PAPA DOO RUN RUN requires a conductor be provided by the host orchestra.

PAPA DOO RUN RUN has 17 songs (soon to be 19) charted for a 58 piece orchestra.  (Additional players may be added as required).  A typical show includes these 13 songs, plus 13 additional songs, not charted for orchestra, to be performed solo by the band, mixed in with the charted songs (see Sample Symphony Show).  The show can be formatted as required, however, typical show is split into 2-45 minute sets, with a 15-20 minute intermission.  The total time, including both shows, intermission, preshow music, and encore will last approx 2.5 hours.

PAPA DOO RUN RUN recommends a 58 piece* orchestra consisting of:

2 - Flutes
1 - Piccolo
2 - Oboes
2 - A/Bb Clarinets
1 - Bass Clarinet
2 - Bassoons
4 - French horns
3 - Trumpets
3 - Trombones
1 - Tuba
3 - Percussion players
1 - Timpani
1 - Harp
8 - 1st violins
8 - 2nd violins
6 - Violas
6 - Cellos
4 - Double basses
 
A pre-rehearsal session, with the conductor and 2 of PDRR's band members may be required prior to rehearsal with the full orchestra.  A full rehearsal / sound check (preferably on show day) with all of PDRR's band gear is required.

For more information contact PDRR's leader, Don Zirilli at: 408-257-2533 or papadoo@aol.com.

* Papa can perform with ensembles with as few as 16 pieces, and has performed with symphonies as large as 87 pieces.

* 16 PIECE ORCHESTRA
1 Violin 1
1 Violin 2
1 Viola
1 Cello
1 Contrabass
2 Flutes
2 Clarinets
3 Trumpets
3 Trombones (1st, 2nd, Bass)
1 Percussion (doubling)

 

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PAPA DOO RUN RUN
STAGE PLOT

FOR BAND AND TECH INFO CONTACT DON ZIRILLI - 408-257-2533 - papadoo@aol.com

BOOKING INFO for SYMPHONY DATES:

Neil  Benson
OPUS 3 ARTISTS
470 Park Avenue South, 9th Fl North
New York, NY 10016
P: 212-584-7512
E: nbenson@opus3artists.com
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