Band Checklist
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What is the name of your band? |
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| Is my time and date available? | |||||
| How would you describe your style as a band? | |||||
| Do you have references? | |||||
| Are you insured? | |||||
| How many members are in the band? | |||||
| How many of them sing? | |||||
| What types of instruments are played? | |||||
| How long has this band been in business? | |||||
| How long had this group been singing together? | |||||
| Is this band experienced with weddings? | Yes No | ||||
| How long have they been singing for weddings? | |||||
| How far in advance must I book your band? | |||||
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Is a deposit required? Yes No |
How much? | Due by? | |||
| What forms of payment do you take? | |||||
| The balance will be due on or before? | |||||
| What is your cancellation policy? | |||||
| If for some reason you are forced to cancel the booking of the band, do I receive a full refund? | |||||
| Am I expected to feed the band? Yes No Comments: | |||||
| Do the band members always stay the same or are there substitutes? | |||||
| If they are substituted for my wedding, will I be informed? | Yes No | ||||
| If yes, by whom? | |||||
| Will I be able to hear the band live before booking them? Yes No | |||||
| Where? | |||||
| If the band isn't playing anywhere live, do you have a video tape of them we can watch? Yes No | |||||
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| Would I get a contract listing all the specifics, including individual members of the band and the refund policies? Yes No | |||||
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| How many songs are on the bands song list? | |||||
| Do they have a particular style of music? | |||||
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Make sure they play the type of music you want before booking. |
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| What are your fees & how many hours of music does this include? | |||||
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| Are there any extra fees I should be aware of above this quoted price? Yes No | |||||
| If I decide to go into over time during the wedding, what is the extra fee? | |||||
| Per 1/2 hour: $ | Per hour: $ | Comments: | |||
| Can I submit a request list of songs? Yes No | |||||
| What if I want a song that they don't usually play? | |||||
| What is the attire of the band? | |||||
| Is the band guaranteed to be on time? Yes No | |||||
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| How long does the band need to set up? | |||||
| Are they guaranteed to be set up & ready to play when the guests are arriving for the cocktail hour? Yes No | |||||
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| Will I get live music during my cocktail hour? | |||||
| How often does the band take breaks? | |||||
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| Do you coordinate the breaks with the catering Maitre D? | |||||
| Is music provided during these breaks? | Yes No | ||||
| If yes, what type of music? | |||||
| Does the band have an MC that will announce the special events of my choice? | |||||
| Can guests request any special songs during the reception? Yes No | |||||
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| Sequencing is the use of pre-recorded sequences of music similar to karaoke in order to supplement a small band. For example, a band may play a particular song with it's 3 to 4 members, but at the same time play an additional sequence in the background which would make it sound as though the band had 8 to 10 members. Keep in mind that some bands might have members staged (so to speak) on the stage, without their instruments connected, while sequencing is taking over to make it appear as if they are a bigger band (which can charge a higher fee), for doing nothing but acting like a karaoke figure who plays the air guitar! Surprising! Some people don't mind, but being informed beforehand makes all the difference. Ask. | |||||
| Is sequencing involved? | Yes No | ||||
| When should I get my list of the wedding attendants & special requests to you? | |||||
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| Is there anything else you think I should be aware of before hand? | |||||