现场音乐需要一个婚礼庆典从简单的美丽壮观。它可以在仪式上播放的第一个音符抓住了众人的情绪,充满能量接待室。“音乐现场演出比录制温暖,更个性化,”音乐家约翰·罗斯说。“这对夫妻考虑音乐为他们的婚礼仪式和招待会的理想选择。”
Meet the Expert
约翰·罗斯是所有者约翰·罗斯音乐制作based in Portland, OR. Since 2008, his award-winning company has pioneered a simplified approach to wedding music by offering packages that include a combination of live music and DJ service at an affordable price.
Ahead, we're breaking down the cost of hiring a live wedding band, the differences between having live wedding music and a DJ, and tips for hiring a wedding band.
结婚戒指的费用
平均起始价格执行用于晚饭后三个小时,包括声音齿轮与光产生一个接收频带,是$ 4,000加10%的小费。价格变化很大基于以下四个主要因素:
- 一周的日子:Weekdays are the least expensive, followed by Friday and Sunday. Saturday is typically the most expensive.
- 一年的时间:在淡季,你会看到提供较低的利率或更多的折扣。在更高端,拥有一支经验丰富的乐队提供覆盖在七月仪式,鸡尾酒会,接待的一个星期六,你会看$ 8,000到开始。
- The number of band members:Adding pieces like a horn section or additional roles like an MC will hike up your bill. Extras can also be on the production side, such as additional sound gear and sound tech for the ceremony, lighting, video screens, and effects.
- 该区域:In general, large metropolitan areas see higher rates. For example, the average wedding band in Seattle charges more than the average band in Portland.
Ask for a band's "rider" before booking to avoid the surprise of hidden costs. The rider usually covers things like dressing rooms, meals, travel and lodging charges, and any other accommodation for the band.
现场乐队与DJ
虽然当然有每个优势,聘请现场乐队和一个DJ之间的差异是不同的,其中最主要的成本。DJ们通常比现场乐队更实惠,成本平均为$ 1,000基于类似的因素上面列出的。现场演奏的乐队一般由不少于6个表演而DJ独奏工作。
现场乐队的全部能量,ability to move around the stage and interact with the crowd. “When we ask our couples what is most important to them regarding their reception music, the answer is almost always the same,” says Ross. “They want their guests to let loose, dance, have fun, and enjoy the party. Live music, done well, can achieve these goals with energy and emotion in ways recorded music never will.”
DJ们有灵活性,适应性,而不是必然的,他们知道歌曲的有限列表。在片刻的通知,他们可以发挥基于本能,这可能是正确的时刻一首歌曲。他们可以跨越多种音乐几十年,几代人,再现同一首歌,每一次。他们也不需要休息一下歌曲之间,并可以帮助创建通过创造性地混合一首歌曲更完美的舞蹈经验带入下。
如果你想音乐是温暖而充满活力,而且具有灵活性和适应性的时刻,既聘请现场乐队,并通过寻找专业公司,可以提供既DJ。
Tips for Hiring a Wedding Band
现在,一些方便提示要记住while searching for and working with your wedding band.
Packages can help you save money.
The most popular package John Ross offers includes a solo musician or a guitar and violin duo for the ceremony, a duo or trio for cocktail hour, and then a full band for the first hour of dancing. After that, it transitions to DJ service for the remainder of the night. This costs between $3,000 and $4,000, which is much more affordable than hiring different performers for each stage of the night.
聘请音乐家谁也是一个DJ。
很多夫妇希望有现场音乐,但成本不随他们的预算对齐。该解决方案是找到具有独奏音乐家的仪式,鸡尾酒会,以及特殊的舞蹈现场表演,同时作为DJ / MC服务于晚上休息的公司。
提前预定你的乐队。
您预订得越早,越多的选择,你都会有。在夏季高需求日期星期六一样,最好的乐队/音乐人/ DJ们都订满了几个月(甚至长达一年)提前。
参与选择音乐。
许多公司让夫妇选择每首歌曲到分秒提示点。有些夫妇想通过提供流派和他们喜欢的艺术家离开它的利弊,然后他们挑选出特定的歌曲,如游行或跳第一支舞的时刻。让你的个性和风格,通过在你的歌声闪耀的选择,但是一旦你打开了舞池,这不是展示罕见的音乐流派或者被不容易跳舞的时间。相信你的领队读你的人群,并在舞池得到了大家。