There is a vast array of corporate events where our music can be a valuable enhancement to the occasion:- product launches, board room dinners, client presentations, company family days, conferences, ........... the list is endless. There are few rules about what kind of music should be played and when. The most important thing is to have the music that enhances the ambience of the event and adds to the impact and importance of the occasion. Below are some notes on the characteristics of different kinds of music group, for you to consider in addition to your liking for their kind of music. <String Quartet> ~ <Harp> ~ <Classical Guitar> ~ <Soprano> ~ <Folk & Ceilidh> ~ <Jazz> ~ <Organising the event> | 4 | Repertoire | Baroque, classical, romantic, light, shows, films, light jazz | | 4 | Ambience | Creates a civilised atmosphere, and enhances the 'class' of the event. Can also engender a relaxed and communicative atmosphere. | | 4 | Appropriate venue size | Anything from a small hotel dining room to a hall in a stately home, marquee, or exhibition hall. | | 4 | Appropriate audience size | We have played for events with 2 guests, to 300 people | | 4 | Amplification | None | | 4 | Set up time | 15 minutes | | 4 | Playing outside | Yes, shelter from the elements needed. | | | é back to top | See & hear String Quartets |
| 4 | Repertoire | Concert harp is Baroque, classical, romantic, light music. Occasionally with vocals, particularly with the Celtic Harp. | | 4 | Ambience | Civilised atmosphere - mostly formal, or Palm Court, or Lounge music | | 4 | Appropriate venue size | Hotel dining room, to conference hall | | 4 | Appropriate audience size | 2 to 80 guests | | 4 | Amplification | None | | 4 | Set up time | 30 minutes. Good access required | | 4 | Playing outside | Sometimes, good shelter from the elements essential. | | | é back to top | See & hear Harpists |
| 4 | Repertoire | Baroque, classical, romantic, | | 4 | Ambience | For the smaller and more intimate event | | 4 | Appropriate venue size | Hotel dining and conference rooms | | 4 | Appropriate audience size | We have played for dinner parties of 2 guests, to 60 people | | 4 | Amplification | None | | 4 | Set up time | 15 minutes | | 4 | Playing outside | Yes, shelter from the elements needed, and good acoustics. | | | é back to top | See & hear Classical Guitarists & Lutenists |
| 4 | Repertoire | Irish, Scottish, English, Welsh, American, Scandinavian, Eastern European folk | | 4 | Ambience | Where you want to get people together, interacting, getting to know each other and having a good time. We have played for the entertainment and bonding at sales conferences, to annual employees get together. | | 4 | Appropriate venue size | Hotel rooms with 40 guests, to a large conference venues with 350 dancers, marquees. | | 4 | Appropriate audience size | Music to listen to - any size. Ceilidh - 40 to 350 | | 4 | Amplification | Yes | | 4 | Set up time | 45 minutes | | 4 | Playing outside | Normally, no, but can do with adequate shelter from the elements. | | | é back to top | See & hear Ceilidh & Barn Dance Bands |
| 4 | Repertoire | Any period of jazz from the 1920s to the present day, Dixieland, Swing, Rhythm & Blues, Blue Note, Jazz/ Fusion/ Funk, Latin Jazz & Bossa Nova | | 4 | Ambience | Widely varying, from awareness creation at an exhibition, to an evening to remember at a sales promotion, from a relaxed, smoky ambience after an important dinner to a employee family day with a difference. | | 4 | Appropriate venue size | Hotel bar to conference hall, exhibition hall or marquee. | | 4 | Appropriate audience size | Any number | | 4 | Amplification | Yes | | 4 | Set up time | 30-45 minutes | | 4 | Playing outside | Normally, no, but can do with adequate shelter from the elements. | | | é back to top | See & hear Jazz Bands |
Organising a corporate event can be a big logistical undertaking, especially if this is this kind of thing is not your full time job. There are venues, caterers and more. We have put together some information plus links to other web sites that we hope may be useful for you, as follows: c MidsummerMusicCS |
