[Engineer]

Originally Posted by Borromakkot

I find that earplugs only reduce ambient noise, helping you hear important things. I don't use them at competitions because I'm not stage crew, but I can certainly get behind using earplugs to block the music and the cheering.

This is what I meant by wearing the foam type ear plugs. They block most of the ambient noise while still allowing conversations of those standing close to each other. Like I said, this is my rookie year and I've learned more than the students. Thanks for the advice.