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Given the story, how would you uniquely allocate each person to make sure both tasks are accomplished efficiently?

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In the modest rehearsal space of the Riverside Symphony, a unique trio found themselves at a crossroads. Elizabeth, Carla, and George were faced with the daunting task of self-assigning to two of the orchestra's most critical roles - the violinist and the cellist. Elizabeth, her gaze lingering on the elegant violins, was haunted by her past struggles with the instrument, especially the challenge of maintaining the correct bow grip for complex notes. The sight of the imposing cello, however, stirred a deeper fear within her, a remnant of a childhood incident involving a bass violin. Her difficulties with pressure and weight distribution during bowing were well-known, often impacting her overall performances.

Beside her, George seemed trapped in his thoughts as well. He shared Elizabeth's discomfort with the violin, its higher octaves jarring to his ears. Memories of a previous performance's disagreement with Elizabeth still upset him, creating lingering tension. Despite their comparatively low-key relationship, their performances often dropped out of sync due to their differences. Yet, his eyes lit up at the sight of the cello. He did prefer its rich tone after all, even if he did struggle with fast passages. He had managed to play it in a community orchestra for some years but was unable to achieve a smooth and stable vibrato on the violin.

Carla was the last to arrive, as she indeed struggled with a few things. Fast-paced rhythms were her Achilles heel in violin performances. She had difficulty adapting to the dexterity required for changing strings quickly, and her finger positioning wasn't up to par for the cello. She also found the requirements of reading bass clef music confusing, and her intonation and pitch were often troubled when the notes switched in succession. Her relationship with Elizabeth had also suffered after an altercation over a solo performance opportunity a year ago. The two still had not sorted out their differences and often avoided each other during practices.

However, Carla and George often practiced together in their free time. George took it upon himself to assist Carla with her difficult music parts as he recognized her potential and her desire to improve.

As the Symphony's manager, observing them, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses, it was evident assigning roles was not going to be an easy task. Their history together, the lingering disagreements, and their personal struggles with the respective instruments were all factors that needed to be considered before making a decision. The orchestra's entire performance hinged on this crucial decision, making it a mighty responsibility. With all the facts scattered before him, he knew he had a long think ahead.

choices

  • Violinist: George, Cellist: Carla and Elizabeth
  • Violinist: Elizabeth, Cellist: Carla and George
  • Violinist: Carla, Cellist: Elizabeth and George

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task_id
fe413942-951b-51e8-b677-c583edd8aa69
task_key
default--team~5fallocation--fe413942-951b-51e8-b677-c583edd8aa69
task_revision_id
1
config / split
default / team_allocation

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