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Tips for hiring a DJ or band for your event
Your DJ or Band Leader should…
1. BE ON THE DANCE FLOOR - That’s where the party is - He/she shouldn’t be “hidden” behind the equipment… that’s where the assistants belong.
2. PACE THE PARTY - Kids eat their meal in 5 minutes. Adults take 45 minutes. What will happen during the interim?
3. MAKE THE BAR/BAT MITZVAH THE STAR OF THE SHOW -
If not them, then who?
4. KNOW THE TERMS - It’s not called the “blessing over the bread”. It’s called the “Motzi over the Challah”.
5. HAVE A BACKBONE - Say NO to inappropriate music.
6. KEEP CHANGING THE SHOW - Within any school year, the same kids will appear over and over again - literally. If they know what to expect, then the material is too old.
7. USE ASSISTANTS - There’s only so much that a staff of one can do.
8. FAMILIARITY WITH BAR/BAT MITZVAHS - Has the band leader done equivalent kinds of parties? Can the group accommodate ceremonial needs during the reception?
9. MINIMUMS - Is there a minimum number of hours the group requires? How much is overtime? (This question will help the client to focus on the realistic timing of the party).
10. KNOW THE NAMES - Correct pronunciations of Mom, Dad, Brothers,
Sisters, Rabbi, etc…
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