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- How to Select Your Band
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- Planning music for your party can be
easy and fun. Sure, you need to make many decisions, but because you
have so many choices, a systematic approach can help you make
everything fit together perfectly.
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- Begin...
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- So, how to select a band for the
perfect party? It's simple -- just ask yourself the right questions.
- They'll help you quickly find
exactly what you want.
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- No matter what styles of music
you're considering, ask yourself first about the atmosphere
you want to create. Picture the overall mood you want for your guests.
Formal, elegant and sophisticated? Casual and mellow? Upbeat and
rousing? Want a theme for your event?
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- Keep this image in mind
as you continue selecting your music. And not just visually...
- what do you want your party to
sound like?
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- Continue...
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- If your heart's set on one favorite
musical style, or if you're open to a few different styles -- for example, jazz, classical, top
40s, disco, or country -- examine what's available:
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- Ask for recommendations:
- Friends and colleagues
- Event Professionals
(musicians, facilities, professional planners, photographers,
caterers, florists, decorators)
- Entertainment Agencies
- Local Entertainment Listings
(newspaper, radio, magazine)
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- Contact possible bands...
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- A few points to check:
- Speak with the musician
who'll actually lead your band.
- Develop a comfortable
rapport -- be sure the "chemistry" is right.
- Check experience. Get
references.
- Request a free demo
cassette, tune list, and related information.
- Whenever possible, arrange
to hear a live performance.
- Practical issues: Act as MC?
Provide PA? Music during breaks? Additional fees for travel or
overtime?
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- Finally...
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- Thank goodness you can choose among
dozens of musical styles. We specialize in entertaining people with
swing standards and traditional jazz favorites, and we've got what it
takes to jazz up hundreds of parties each year. While many people share
our musical preferences, they're certainly not for everyone.
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- Whatever styles you
prefer, searching systematically will help you select the right music to
make your party perfect.
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