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Orchestra Seating Chart Generator

Lay out string sections, shared stands and the rows behind them. Number chairs within each section and print a chart with a legend that works without color.

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Strings in the front arcs with one stand per pair; winds, brass and percussion behind. Fictitious players.

Orchestra charts add a detail bands rarely need: music stands, usually shared by two string players. This orchestra seating chart generator draws stands per pair or per player, keeps string sections in the front arcs and lets you build the wind, brass and percussion rows behind them.

Seating conventions differ between ensembles and conductors. The template follows one common arrangement; move sections freely to match yours.

What this mode includes

  • Stand markers
  • Orchestra sections
  • Section chair numbers
  • Editable arcs
  • Print on US Letter or A4, PNG, CSV and backup
  • Free, no account, saved on your device

Controls built for orchestras.

  • Stand markers

    One stand per two players, one per player, or none — for a single row or every row at once.

  • Orchestra sections

    Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass, Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion presets, or your own sections.

  • Section chair numbers

    Chairs numbered within each section — V1 1, V1 2 — inner rows first.

  • Editable arcs

    Set each arc’s chair count, distance from the podium and curve.

  • Printed legend

    A legend with each section’s code and name, readable in black and white.

  • Versions per program

    Save a version for each concert program and compare who moved between them.

How to make it, step by step

  1. Open the orchestra template. Start with strings in front and winds, brass and percussion behind, or create rows from scratch.
  2. Set stands. Choose one stand per pair for strings, or per player where you need it.
  3. Adjust sections. Assign sections to rows or individual chairs, and edit names, codes and colors.
  4. Add players. Paste or import your roster with an optional instrument column.
  5. Seat and lock principals. Place players, lock principal chairs and save a version for the program.
  6. Print. Print the chart with its legend, plus row-by-row lists for the stage manager.

Example: a youth orchestra’s autumn program

A conductor uses four arcs — 12, 14, 14 and 12 chairs — with stands shared by pairs in the string rows and no stands drawn for percussion. Principals are locked. After auditions she reseats the second violins and violas, compares the new version with the spring program, and prints the changes for the section leaders.

Names and people in examples are fictitious.

Templates to start from

Each opens as a real chart you can change. Try it with sample names, or start empty.

  • Orchestra sections

    52 seats · School and community orchestras

    Strings in the front arcs with music stands shared by pairs, winds, brass and percussion behind. Prints with a legend.

    Use this template With sample names

  • Curved-row band

    52 seats · Concert band, wind ensemble

    Four curved rows around the conductor with eight labelled sections and chair numbers. Edit every row’s chair count.

    Use this template With sample names

Printing tips

  • Stand markers print as small bars in front of each pair, so players can see who shares a stand.
  • The legend appears at the end of the chart; in black and white, codes carry the meaning.
  • Row-by-row lists help a stage manager set chairs and stands before rehearsal.

More detail: How to print a seating chart on Letter or A4 paper.

Limits, stated plainly

  • Arcs share one conductor position; risers, pit layouts and stage depth are not modeled.
  • Instruments larger than a chair (harp, timpani) are represented by labels and seats.
  • Seating conventions vary — nothing here is presented as the correct arrangement.

Guides for this kind of chart

Questions about the orchestra seating chart generator

Can I show which players share a stand?

Yes. Set stands to “one per two players” for a row or for every row. A stand marker is drawn in front of each pair.

How is this different from the band tools?

The orchestra mode adds stand markers, orchestra section presets and orchestra-specific guidance. Both share curved rows and section chair numbers.

Can I print without color?

Yes. Choose black and white in Print & export. Section codes appear on every chair and in the legend.

Can I keep a chart for each concert?

Save a version per program, or duplicate the chart. Compare any two versions to see who moved.

Looking for something else? See the free seating chart maker overview, the FAQ or help.

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