Help and Advice in Booking a Musician
When sending us details of your requirements, it may help to
consider the following:
About the Engagement
Please provide the
essential details, for example
- Harpist for Wedding Ceremony at RWCMD in June
- Jazz Band for Healthcare Conference in Brussels in
February
- Soprano for amateur choir performance of Messiah at Bristol
Cathedral in December
Specific requirements
If you have any
specific requirements, please let us know, for example
- Harpist to play "Here comes the Bride" for walking down the
aisle, followed by Pachbel's Canon during the signing of the
register
- Jazz Band to play mix of swing classics during dinner for
conference delegates
- Soprano for Messiah also required for rehearsal on the day
Date and Time of Engagement
Please be as exact as possible. If you don't have an exact date,
please give your nearest approximation. Examples
- June 20th 2011; 2pm Ceremony, then harpist required to play
until 3pm
- Either 13th or 14th February; 7pm start until 9pm
- Most likely Sat 11th December. Rehearsal 2pm - 5pm, concert at
7.30pm
What happens next?
Upon receipt of your
enquiry, we will check the details and ackowledge receipt of your
email. If there are any details that aren't clear or are missing,
we will contact you directly. Otherwise, we will start to match you
with a suitable musician/s as soon as possible.
We will provide a quotation for the engagement and - if you wish
to proceed - forward a Hire Agreement and invoice. To secure the
booking, you should return the Agreement along with a 25% deposit
within 14 days.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us on
performers@rwcmd.ac.uk.