3 (three) straight-backed, armless chairs or artist benches placed in a semi-circle
with reasonable spacing. The seats should be flat and no more than 18" high.

Small table for flutes.

The performance floor should be wood.

There should be no extraneous noise in the performance space, such as:

If the hall has convertible acoustic capabilities, the reverb time
should be set moderately long (plus or minus 3 seconds).

The stage (or other performance space) should be at least 40 inches
(1 meter) higher than the floor of the audience area.

Even though electronics are generally used for a Festival of Four
concert, the look should be very clean and "acoustic."

General stage lighting.

Creative lighting washes can enhance the visual effect of the
performance and are encouraged by Festival of Four. Specific lighting cues for
pieces can be arranged with the head electrician prior to the
performance, when possible.

Center stage special focused to accommodate all musicians or
overlapping specials (one for each musician).

3 (three) microphones placed on low boom stands and one (one)
microphone placed on a regular microphone stand, one for each performer and specifically suitable for acoustic instruments.

1 (one) vocal microphone, on a regular microphone stand placed
downstage right.

The sound system must be completely quiet. There can be no audible
hiss, hum or buzz.

Drinking water: Evian or mineral water preferred

Hot water and herbal tea, coffee

A variety of fresh fruit (bananas, when possible)

Snacks (Deli sandwiches, chips, etc.) if possible…not essential.