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Choosing a Vancouver Wedding Musician

You may be considering hiring someone to provide live music at your ceremony, reception, or both. Whatever you choose should fit in with your budget and wedding style...
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How to Choose
Questions to Ask

A - Have a Concept... of what you want. Then begin your search through recommendations, the web, and a phone interview. You may also wish to check with the Better Business Bureau before proceeding. Check availability.


B - Check out about 3 musicians to find the one that best suits you. You have to know that whether you are hiring an amateur or a professional that you will be happy with the performance. If you are dealing with a company, talk to the musicians themselves.

You can ask to hear a recording, see a videotape, or perhaps preview the person/group in action at another event.

If this is for your reception dance, as you are interviewing the musician(s), get a sense of their personality. Are they confident and professional? Do you think they could respond to a group and motivate them? How frequent and long are the breaks?


C - Check the references. Ask about things such as punctuality, politeness, and dress code as well as how well they liked the final product. Ask what they liked, if there were any problems, and if they would recommend this caterer.


D - Sign the contract. Make sure it includes the location, the arrival and exit times, the final cost with hidden charges (such as traveling) and HST/GST. Back-up provisions, length and frequency of breaks should be included. Overtime and cancellation policies should also be in writing, as should the fact that the musician or group carries insurance.


Venue
Is our venue suitable for you, your instrument, or group? (If it is outdoors, can we accommodate your needs in way of shelter or amplification? What if it rains?)

Cost
What is the cost? The time? Does that include travel and set-up/pack-up? What are overtime costs?

Insurance
Do you carry insurance for your instruments?

Experience
How much experience do you have at weddings of our size?

Presence
What is your dress code? Do you smoke or drink during the evening? How do you motivate the guests of all ages?

Music
What pieces or style of music do you play? Do you take requests? Can we select the songs (for soloist) or play/don't play list (for group)

Policies
What happens if you or one of your group members is sick? What is your cancellation policy?

References
Do you have references?
 
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