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I'm studying at Rose Bruford College in London. (Well, just outside of London!)

I completely agree and I have had 'Mixing a Musical' on pre-order for a while. Just waiting for it to come through. Thank You for your comments, they are all very helpful!

I completely agree, however, in big commercial theatre, does a sound designer design the system, sound effects and mix OR does a sound designer have an input with the music? I would say the first option, if the musical director and composer (if present) want stylistic elements in the music, that has nothing to do with the sound designer. (this may be different in plays!) The sound designer, may however, be asked to use some sort of effect processing to enhance any stylistic elements within th...

When I say Cinematic, I am talking about using surround sound and having a very polished mix. Almost perfection. Stylistic is more, I would say, conceptual. For example, the Storm Scene in King Lear at the Donmar. It was portrayed the storm inside Lear's head rather than the physical storm that was actually happening. I see where you are coming from, but I believe, that cinematic comes under the sub-heading naturalistic.

Hi, I am currently in my 3rd year at university studying Sound and am starting to collect data that I can then put into my Dissertation. I am exploring the importance of Sound Design and whether Musical Theatre goers notice Sound in the same way as visual elements may be noticed. Please could you take a few minutes to answer a few questions. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KT2DX2H Thank You in advance, x