1. I have a few ideas as to what my Independent study will be. My first idea would be to find a local band, and book a venue for them to play a show. The second idea would relate to my elective. I am in Mr. Ogden's elective. I act as a liaison between Mr. Ogden and Mr. Navaroli for the upcoming talent show. I am in charge of the performance of the acts between now and the end of the talent show. My third idea pertains to my service learning. Every day that I go to my service learning, I am involved in setting up a show for that night. I help with stage production and help with any other venue services.
2. These tasks all relate to my EQ because they all are tasks performed by a successful tour manager.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
What I've Learned So far
1. What I've learned so far is how to book venues, what kind of venues are out there, and what to do at the venue. There are numerous venues out there, be it clubs or large stadiums. Depending on the band, certain venues would be booked for their tour. It is important to know each different kind of venue because you and the band would be received differently at each. Also, knowledge of stage production is important. Due to the economy, bands are finding it harder to pay different people to perform different tasks. A tour manager is most likely to be hired if they are able to perform duties of a tour manager, stage manager, sound technician, and/or instrument technician.
2. I have learned a lot from my material. While books related to my topic are generally very broad, I have learned lost about the music industry from Alternative Press Magazine. Each issue contains articles relating to the current state of the music industry to new upcoming acts and to what kind of gear is easiest to transport while on the road.
2. I have learned a lot from my material. While books related to my topic are generally very broad, I have learned lost about the music industry from Alternative Press Magazine. Each issue contains articles relating to the current state of the music industry to new upcoming acts and to what kind of gear is easiest to transport while on the road.
Define My Essential Question
-What is most important in becoming a successful tour manager?
-most important: most essential skill in becoming a successful tour manager
successful: most demanded by clients
tour manager: a person in charge of seeing through events scheduled for over a period of time successfully
-Ability to travel for long hours, knowledge of stage production, and knowledge of programs such as excel and quick book pro. Alternative Press Magazine and Band Aide by John and Angela Taylor
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