How to Plan an A Cappella Performance

You have an amazing a cappella performance you want to put on, but you aren’t sure where to start when it comes to organizing an unforgettable show. The logistical planning might seem a bit overwhelming at first, but once you break it down into individual steps, you’ll have your event planned in no time.

Organize your group

Before you start into the logistical nitty-gritty of planning a performance, you need some organization. Try to assign specific roles or responsibilities so all the members of the group know what they’re supposed to be doing. For example, if you have someone who is great at networking, consider letting them handle any coordination with other musical groups. Use each person’s particular strengths and work together the way you do when you’re singing together.

Find a location

Make a list of your must-haves for a performance venue. Acoustic quality is a big factor in choosing a location that works best for you; the venue’s capacity is important as well. Consider starting with your college’s concert hall, if it has one. The institution may offer the space for free or at a low cost for student performances. Other venues may require a deposit before the performance, so collect money using PayIt2 to make it easy for multiple people to contribute to the cost.

Work with other groups

Reach out to other musical groups interested in performing with you. If you have an opening act as well as other performances, you can bring in a broader audience. When you’re working with multiple groups, keep the process of collecting money simple with PayIt2.

Plan your outfits

You want to look your best during your a cappella performance, so plan out your outfits or costumes, get in touch with make-up artists, and reach out to hair stylist so you have all your bases covered on performance day. Pay makeup artists and hairdressers by collecting money in advance through PayIt2 instead of coordinating payments on an individual basis.

Promote your performance

Once the logistics are handled, you need to let everyone know you’re putting on a show. Use social media sites such as Meta, print up flyers, and lean on your campus resources to get the word out.

Now it’s time to put on your show! Your hard work and logistical planning pays off when you have a venue full of people, a great performance, and no financial headaches to worry about. Need a way to collect payments from attendees and participants? Get started now or schedule a demo to learn more about how PayIt2 can work for you.