How to Run Concert Production Notes
- 1). Name the opening page. The front of the production notes should always be the title page. You will want to include the name of the concert, if there is one, who it is presented by, the name of the groups that are performing, and the place and dates that the concert is being held at. Make sure that this is organized in a manner that is friendly to the eyes.
- 2). Name your songs. The next page should open up into the names of the pieces that are going to be played, the information on the acts or scenes, if there are any and the intermission that is to be held. Make sure to include both the title of the piece and the information on the composer who wrote the piece. The title of the piece should be on the left side and the composer should be on the right, similar to a table of contents.
- 3). Give credit where credit is due. If you have members that are playing in the band or concert, make sure that you list them. It is best to list everyone with their first and last name. If you have a larger band, such as a concert band, you can divide the names into the sections of instruments. If you have a more contemporary band, you can include short biographies of everyone who is playing.
- 4). Insert notes. Even though inserting notes is an extra, it can benefit those that are listening to the concert. The notes will consist of historical and philosophical information on the pieces that are being played, as well as information on the composers that wrote them. This will allow the audience to connect to the pieces more if they need to understand them.
- 5). List the extras. Depending on the condition of the band that is offering the concert, you will want to make sure that you take a page or two to list the extra parts to the concert. For instance, if there are individuals who have donated money, you will want to give them credit. Often times, production notes will also include things such as paid advertisements by the local businesses. If you have room for the extra information or ads in the back, make sure to put them into the print.
