Dinner Band Leader/Member Panel Discussion and Social Band hang

6pm-7pm

Lana Law and Chris Petch will be discussing approaches and techniques for playing in, and leading a big band mc'd by Judith Bell. Bring your questions.

Pizza will be supplied and there will be a cash bar.

Topics included in discussion:

• Band layout – Which band seating arrangements work best in different situations and why.

• Band warm ups – favourite exercises to get the most out of rehearsal time

• Repertoire choices – choosing and sourcing charts for your band

• Band tempos/start offs

• Balance and Blend - mic use

A great chance for some professional development and networking prior to the Gala Concert at 7:30pm.