The chapeldiner is a position that existed in the past in cinemas and is preserved only in theaters. The word itself is considered partly obsolete, because more and more often an employee who has performed the functions of a bandmaster is replaced by other people in modern theaters and cinemas, and their positions are called differently, for example, ticket holders.
Who is the kappeller
Kappeldiner is a German word (as it is written, kapeldiner), in translation it means "cappella employee". The bandmaster worked in theaters and cinemas. They checked tickets, helped the audience find their places, cleaned the seats, pulled covers on them, and often cleaned the hall.
The chaplander did not just do his job, he was, so to speak, the soul of the audience. He was always aware of the program, could answer questions about actors and artists, tell something about performances and films, or help viewers solve their questions.
The bandmaster in the theater
In the past, it was the bandmaster who was responsible for the care of the musical instruments of the theater. Therefore, a number of improvements in the design of musical instruments was created precisely by the bandmakers.
In prerevolutionary Russia, the bandmaster in theaters was engaged in checking the tickets of visitors, escorting them to the right places, and also watching for the observance of order in the hall.
The very presence of the bandmaster created a special atmosphere. Regular visitors knew the bandmates in person and greeted them as good friends.
In the modern world, the function of a conductor is still preserved in some theaters, but new concerns have appeared in this position: for example, to ensure that viewers do not use mobile phones during the presentation.
