How to Interview Bands for a Wedding Reception
Wedding is a time of merry-making and when one talks about merry-making, the first thing that comes to mind is music. Getting a band for your wedding reception is important, as they are responsible for providing entertainment. Choosing the right band is imperative to a great wedding function, which is why you need to interview a number of bands, asking them about their music, etc. before making a final decision on the matter. While the process of interviewing bands for wedding reception can be a bit lengthy, it is bound to be worth the effort.
Instructions
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The first thing that you need to do is to get in touch with different bands and collect their resumes in order to take a look at their credentials such as experience, skills, etc. Having the basic information of the bands with you will allow you to short-list five to ten bands that come off as the most appropriate to you for the wedding reception. Have the bands give you a sample of their music, as well as any other additional material that can help you make a decision.
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After going through the resumes and listening to the sample music of short-listed bands, schedule an interview with them. Instead of interviewing all bands in one day, spread the interview process over two-to-three days, depending on the number of bands that you have short-listed.
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During the interview, ask the bands about the music that they love to play. Ask them about their choice of the best songs for a wedding function. If their choice of songs matches yours, consider this a huge positive, as it means that you and the band share the same musical ideas.
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Ask the bands about their previous performances, if any. Inquire about any problem that they may have run into and how they handled it. This will help you get an idea about how well the band copes with crisis situations.
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Ask the bands during the interview if they will arrange their own equipment, or if they expect you to provide them the necessary musical equipment. If they will be arranging the equipment on their own, consider this a huge positive, as this will save you the trouble of supplying them the equipment.
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One of the most important things that you need to discuss with the bands is the fee and charges. Keep in mind that reputable bands charge more fee than start-ups.
