Document summary

This document is for CTM production coordinators and their teams.  It should be used as a guide to a production.  Nothing is set in stone, and part of our ethos is ‘do what’s right’.  So, if it’s not covered, or is something different – if it’s right – do it.  If you want an opinion or outside input – feel free to message us at CTM HQ.

Note from Chase the Music founder:

Welcome!

You’re working on producing a piece of music, for a special child, or maybe a group of great kids. This is the beginning of something truly meaningful.

We want you to have a great experience as you work with Chase the Music. We hope this document gives you some ideas on how to make the best of your efforts.

Have fun.

Get to know the child / children. They’re great people, and really fun to spend time with. Talk with them. Hear their stories. Cry with their parents, but laugh with the kids.

Sometimes it’s difficult.  People cry. That’s ok. It’s a good cry.

Let them know how much you care.

Play with all your heart.

Hugs are great.

If you are looking for more information, help, or just have questions – see the website

Unless otherwise agreed to, music will be licensed to Chase the Music.  You, or your group leader will have the licensing agreements.

Share the music, share the story.

Music with feeling, music for healing.

And after this event, continue to forever “Chase the Music”!

Quick-Start:

So, quickly – let’s produce a Chase the Music event.

These are the main components, and they can be selected in any order:

Child

Composer

Performer / performing group

Once you have the first component identified

Details!

Flowers

Engage others – esp if in similar condition (so song for individual / perf dedicated for all)

Your responsibility is to deliver to the child a quality Chase the Music experience.  This guide is merely a set of suggestions on how to best do that. 

At all times, interest in the child is paramount.  Comfort, safety, privacy, enjoyment, pride, sharing are all things to be considered.

Your are responsible for bringing together a number of pieces to deliver your Chase the Music gift. 

·       The child

·       Family

·       Extended family

·       Close friends

·       Extended friends

·       Associated people (teachers, nurses, doctors, coaches, aids etc) – both past and present

·       Composer / Songwriter

·       Musicians

·       Potentially management and friends of musicians / composer

·       Venue

·       Marketing

·       Promotion

·       Pre-production assistance

·       Post-production assistance

·       Reporting

·       Thank Yous

·       Financials

This document is intended to help you work through the details, for a beautiful gift.  If at any time you have questions, reach out to the Coordinators support group. (???Ambassadoraid@chase.ngo)

Production Summary:

A Chase the Music production is an event to provide an original piece of music to a child battling a critical condition. The song is written just for the child and is meant to be a truly meaningful gift.

There are 6 main components to any Chase the Music production:

·      The child (or in some cases children)

·      The songwriter / composer

·      The performer(s)

·      The song

·      The venue

·      The performance

The Child:

The child is someone battling a critical condition. A critical condition can be anything from a severe disease, cancer, birth defect, major injury, or major crisis. There are no ‘official guidelines’ on the age of a child – from birth to age 21 is a rough guide.

The songwriter / composer

This can be anyone with heart and talent. See the songwriters / composers guide. (*** also in process – though it’s pretty simple).

The performer(s)

Again, there are no rules. This can be a soloist (as is often the case for singer/songwriters)

The Song

The Chase the Music song is written specifically for and about the child(ren) of the event. It is important for the songwriter to get to know the child – to be able to write a song with real meaning and heart for the child.

The Venue

The performance

There are two main types of performances.

·      A Chase the Music event, where all of the songs are selected for the child, and the one original piece is performed. It is really all focused on the child (sometimes a group of children in a similar situation).

·      An existing event by the performing group. In this case the performing group is making the Chase the Music song a part of an already scheduled and managed production.

Details matter!

FAQ

What if…

The child can’t make it?

            In general the show must

Where to call for help

Call or email Clark Hodge – 303.859.3321, or clark@chasethemusic.org with any questions. In time, will also have on-line forums and chat capabilities.

The Chase the Music Brand

Contacts Table

Working with the family

In general – we just say to be respectful and sensitive. We don’t want to be an added stressor to the family, we just want to give them a wonderful gift. ity to issues

Sensitivity to release of private information – see legal release form.

In general, we ask for the ability to release and use the following information about the child / family:

First name of the child

City/State

Affliction, and status

Rough information of treatment plan

Activities summary of child (in school, likes to play soccer, likes to read…)

Story of the child (how long have they had affliction, what changes has it made to their lives…)

Photos of the child

There is a legal release (separate document) for the childs parents / guardian to sign.

Working with the composers / musicians

Planning the Event

Areas of interest:

The Venue / Facility

Hear are the things to consider:

·      Seating capacity

·      Sound system description

·      Light system description

·      Costs

·      Contracts

·      Promotion 

The Event

Date / time

Venue

Other music (House music before and after event)

Other musicians

Description

Programs

Promotion

            Promotion varies depending on the event. It can be absolutely nothing, as in the case where it’s a private event, with limited attendees. It may be supplemental – when it’s a performer produced event. Or it may be a significant effort, in a Chase the Music produced event in a venue with significant amounts of seating.

Ticketing

            Generally for a Chase the Music produced event. For a performer produced event – they are in charge and responsible for ticketing. Chase the Music only asks that an adequate number of tickets for the family, and a group of friends, be provided without charge – so that the event is not a burden

Event Owner

Other information

What if something bad happens?

911

Think

Examples, with creative solutions

Composer falls through

Child gets sick

xxx

Thank yous

Musicians

Composers

be creative – ie. pictures – framed with the kid

Email right away

Handwritten soon thereafter

Children

            Selection

                        What’s a child?  Ages 0-21? 

Could a

            Meetings b4

Events

1) An event dedicated to just the child.  Here all of the music is selected, arranged and performed for the child.  One original song is to be written specifically for the child.  Example of this was the performances w/ BCP – Chito / Kati.

2) An event where the child’s song is part of a larger event.  Other songs are performed, but not related to the Chase the Music composition, nor the child.  Examples of this are Thomas, Lauren.

Performers

            Selection

Composers

            Selection

Venue

Promotion

Thank yous

Recording

            Audio

            Video

Funding

Expenses

Licensing

Forms

            Child release

            Composers license??

            Performers license??

Coordinator/AMBASSADOR??? = is that a better name? (global search replace)

Project

Introduce composer to child(ren) if appropriate/possible. 

Child / family / nominators interviews.

Take notes

Take video if possible, or a sound recording

Anything you can do, to get to know the child, situation, family, that can be passed onto the composer and musicians.  The musical talent wants to KNOW this child!  They want to really feel the energy that is the child.  The more you do here, the better the composition and performance will be.

Pictures are great.

Stories of adventures, favorite stuffed animals, favorite colors etc

Sample interview questions.

* How old is the child?

Birthday

Address

Mom’s name

Dad’s name

Brothers and sisters

Key close relatives

School

History of the affliction – what’s the story.  (This is good to have a parent write and email.  They can add detail that becomes interesting.

Favorite book

Favorite movie

Favorite story

Favorite memory

Favorite sport

Favorite team

Composer

Artists

Promotions

Venue

Seating

Handicap accessibility

Legal

Invitations

Performance

A song as part of a larger performance

A dedication as part of a larger performance

A performance dedicated to the child with a song written for the child

Snacks

Major event roles (Note this was from another non-;Chase the Music – just as an example of a huge event)

Minor event roles

Legal – contracts etc.

Child Family release

Musicians release

Venue checklist

The Chase the Music Brand

Scripts:

Starting with the singer/songwriter…

1^st interview with a singer/songwriter.

Provide history/mission of the org

Make sure they are aware of the website

How do you describe your music?

Do you want to play on your own, or with a group?

Are you comfortable playing at a hospital?

Are you aware of any children – which you’d like to write / perform for?

Family / Friends / Co-workers /

(For Steve – any of your students / followers?)

Note to the artist – that a link of some type is good.  Someone that is close, or is close to someone close helps build the emotional ties.

Is there a performance space that you’d like to play at?

Is there an event that you’d like to attach to?

Scheduling – how far out would you like to schedule this?

Any preferences for child age / affliction /

Folky guitar

What is best contact info for you?  Any preferences?

Ph

Email

Txt

Physical addr

Where to find children:

Local hospitals

Note – you can’t ask for kids, but you can ask if they’ll introduce you, provide your info, to the families.

Where to find musicians:

Bars

Craigs List

Local schools (JHS, HS, Colleges)

Dance Schools

Local community orchestra

Local music stores

Local ‘rags’ (newspapers)

Where to find a venue:

Local schools

Bars

Auditoriums

Outdoor parks

Homes

Hospitals

Clinics

Other activities (i.e. camps)

Funding:

Making magic!

Guidelines

Family members

Mom & Dad

Siblings

            Siblings are important to include

Extended family

Related groups

            Note – when a significant number of the child’s friends & families come from a common place (i.e. their school, hospital floor, etc), it may be beneficial to the performance to ensure that that organization is included somehow.  For example, you may dedicate the performance to the group, and of course the original composition is dedicated to the individual child.

Group compositions

            There are cases, where it is appropriate to dedicate the performance to a group of children.  This may be the case if

Spirit

Compositions should generally be ‘happy’, uplifiting etc. 

Even in cases of very sad (death, attempted suicide), life of a child is a happy …  Can’t think of an instance where you’d want a morbid sad piece (unless it tranforms…)

Contracts

Child

Children (groups)

Composer

Performer

Venue checklist

Guidelines

Family members

Mom & Dad

Siblings

            Siblings are important to include

Extended family

Related groups

            Note – when a significant number of the child’s friends & families come from a common place (i.e. their school, hospital floor, etc), it may be beneficial to the performance to ensure that that organization is included somehow.  For example, you may dedicate the performance to the group, and of course the original composition is dedicated to the individual child.

Group compositions

            There are cases, where it is appropriate to dedicate the performance to a group of children.  This may be the case if

Spirit

Compositions should generally be ‘happy’, uplifiting etc. 

Even in cases of very sad (death, attempted suicide), life of a child is a happy …  Can’t think of an instance where you’d want a morbid sad piece (unless it tranforms…)

Document summary

This document is for CTM production coordinators and their teams.  It should be used as a guide to a production.  Nothing is set in stone, and part of our ethos is ‘do what’s right’.  So, if it’s not covered, or is something different – if it’s right – do it.  If you want an opinion or outside input – feel free to message us at CTM HQ.

Note from Chase the Music founder:

Welcome!

You’re working on producing a piece of music, for a special child, or maybe a group of great kids. This is the beginning of something truly meaningful.

We want you to have a great experience as you work with Chase the Music. We hope this document gives you some ideas on how to make the best of your efforts.

Have fun.

Get to know the child / children. They’re great people, and really fun to spend time with. Talk with them. Hear their stories. Cry with their parents, but laugh with the kids.

Sometimes it’s difficult.  People cry. That’s ok. It’s a good cry.

Let them know how much you care.

Play with all your heart.

Hugs are great.

If you are looking for more information, help, or just have questions – see the website

Unless otherwise agreed to, music will be licensed to Chase the Music.  You, or your group leader will have the licensing agreements.

Share the music, share the story.

Music with feeling, music for healing.

And after this event, continue to forever “Chase the Music”!

<Signature>

Quick-Start:

So, quickly – let’s produce a Chase the Music event.

These are the main components, and they can be selected in any order:

Child

Composer

Performer / performing group

Once you have the first component identified

Details!

Flowers

Engage others – esp if in similar condition (so song for individual / perf dedicated for all)

Your responsibility is to deliver to the child a quality Chase the Music experience.  This guide is merely a set of suggestions on how to best do that. 

At all times, interest in the child is paramount.  Comfort, safety, privacy, enjoyment, pride, sharing are all things to be considered.

Your are responsible for bringing together a number of pieces to deliver your Chase the Music gift. 

·       The child

·       Family

·       Extended family

·       Close friends

·       Extended friends

·       Associated people (teachers, nurses, doctors, coaches, aids etc) – both past and present

·       Composer / Songwriter

·       Musicians

·       Potentially management and friends of musicians / composer

·       Venue

·       Marketing

·       Promotion

·       Pre-production assistance

·       Post-production assistance

·       Reporting

·       Thank Yous

·       Financials

This document is intended to help you work through the details, for a beautiful gift.  If at any time you have questions, reach out to the Coordinators support group. (???Ambassadoraid@chase.ngo)

Production Summary:

A Chase the Music production is an event to provide an original piece of music to a child battling a critical condition. The song is written just for the child and is meant to be a truly meaningful gift.

There are 6 main components to any Chase the Music production:

·      The child (or in some cases children)

·      The songwriter / composer

·      The performer(s)

·      The song

·      The venue

·      The performance

The Child:

The child is someone battling a critical condition. A critical condition can be anything from a severe disease, cancer, birth defect, major injury, or major crisis. There are no ‘official guidelines’ on the age of a child – from birth to age 21 is a rough guide.

The songwriter / composer

This can be anyone with heart and talent. See the songwriters / composers guide. (*** also in process – though it’s pretty simple).

The performer(s)

Again, there are no rules. This can be a soloist (as is often the case for singer/songwriters)

The Song

The Chase the Music song is written specifically for and about the child(ren) of the event. It is important for the songwriter to get to know the child – to be able to write a song with real meaning and heart for the child.

The Venue

The performance

There are two main types of performances.

·      A Chase the Music event, where all of the songs are selected for the child, and the one original piece is performed. It is really all focused on the child (sometimes a group of children in a similar situation).

·      An existing event by the performing group. In this case the performing group is making the Chase the Music song a part of an already scheduled and managed production.

Details matter!

FAQ

What if…

The child can’t make it?

            In general the show must

Where to call for help

Call or email Clark Hodge – 303.859.3321, or clark@chasethemusic.org with any questions. In time, will also have on-line forums and chat capabilities.

The Chase the Music Brand

<Notes here on usage of logos etc.>

Contacts Table

Working with the family

In general – we just say to be respectful and sensitive. We don’t want to be an added stressor to the family, we just want to give them a wonderful gift. ity to issues

Sensitivity to release of private information – see legal release form.

In general, we ask for the ability to release and use the following information about the child / family:

First name of the child

City/State

Affliction, and status

Rough information of treatment plan

Activities summary of child (in school, likes to play soccer, likes to read…)

Story of the child (how long have they had affliction, what changes has it made to their lives…)

Photos of the child

There is a legal release (separate document) for the childs parents / guardian to sign.

Working with the composers / musicians

Planning the Event

Areas of interest:

The Venue / Facility

Hear are the things to consider:

·      Seating capacity

·      Sound system description

·      Light system description

·      Costs

·      Contracts

·      Promotion 

The Event

Date / time

Venue

Other music (House music before and after event)

Other musicians

Description

Programs

Promotion

            Promotion varies depending on the event. It can be absolutely nothing, as in the case where it’s a private event, with limited attendees. It may be supplemental – when it’s a performer produced event. Or it may be a significant effort, in a Chase the Music produced event in a venue with significant amounts of seating.

Ticketing

            Generally for a Chase the Music produced event. For a performer produced event – they are in charge and responsible for ticketing. Chase the Music only asks that an adequate number of tickets for the family, and a group of friends, be provided without charge – so that the event is not a burden

Event Owner

Other information

What if something bad happens?

911

Think

Examples, with creative solutions

Composer falls through

Child gets sick

xxx

Thank yous

Musicians

Composers

be creative – ie. pictures – framed with the kid

Email right away

Handwritten soon thereafter

Children

            Selection

                        What’s a child?  Ages 0-21? 

Could a

            Meetings b4

Events

1) An event dedicated to just the child.  Here all of the music is selected, arranged and performed for the child.  One original song is to be written specifically for the child.  Example of this was the performances w/ BCP – Chito / Kati.

2) An event where the child’s song is part of a larger event.  Other songs are performed, but not related to the Chase the Music composition, nor the child.  Examples of this are Thomas, Lauren.

Performers

            Selection

Composers

            Selection

Venue

Promotion

Thank yous

Recording

            Audio

            Video

Funding

Expenses

Licensing

Forms

            Child release

            Composers license??

            Performers license??

Coordinator/AMBASSADOR??? = is that a better name? (global search replace)

Project

Introduce composer to child(ren) if appropriate/possible. 

Child / family / nominators interviews.

Take notes

Take video if possible, or a sound recording

Anything you can do, to get to know the child, situation, family, that can be passed onto the composer and musicians.  The musical talent wants to KNOW this child!  They want to really feel the energy that is the child.  The more you do here, the better the composition and performance will be.

Pictures are great.

Stories of adventures, favorite stuffed animals, favorite colors etc

Sample interview questions.

* How old is the child?

Birthday

Address

Mom’s name

Dad’s name

Brothers and sisters

Key close relatives

School

History of the affliction – what’s the story.  (This is good to have a parent write and email.  They can add detail that becomes interesting.

Favorite book

Favorite movie

Favorite story

Favorite memory

Favorite sport

Favorite team

Composer

Artists

Promotions

Venue

Seating

Handicap accessibility

Legal

Invitations

Performance

A song as part of a larger performance

A dedication as part of a larger performance

A performance dedicated to the child with a song written for the child

Snacks

Major event roles (Note this was from another non-;Chase the Music – just as an example of a huge event)

Minor event roles

Legal – contracts etc.

Child Family release

Musicians release

Venue checklist

The Chase the Music Brand

Scripts:

Starting with the singer/songwriter…

1^st interview with a singer/songwriter.

Provide history/mission of the org

Make sure they are aware of the website

How do you describe your music?

Do you want to play on your own, or with a group?

Are you comfortable playing at a hospital?

Are you aware of any children – which you’d like to write / perform for?

Family / Friends / Co-workers /

(For Steve – any of your students / followers?)

Note to the artist – that a link of some type is good.  Someone that is close, or is close to someone close helps build the emotional ties.

Is there a performance space that you’d like to play at?

Is there an event that you’d like to attach to?

Scheduling – how far out would you like to schedule this?

Any preferences for child age / affliction /

Folky guitar

What is best contact info for you?  Any preferences?

Ph

Email

Txt

Physical addr

Where to find children:

Local hospitals

Note – you can’t ask for kids, but you can ask if they’ll introduce you, provide your info, to the families.

Where to find musicians:

Bars

Craigs List

Local schools (JHS, HS, Colleges)

Dance Schools

Local community orchestra

Local music stores

Local ‘rags’ (newspapers)

Where to find a venue:

Local schools

Bars

Auditoriums

Outdoor parks

Homes

Hospitals

Clinics

Other activities (i.e. camps)

Funding:

Making magic!

Guidelines

Family members

Mom & Dad

Siblings

            Siblings are important to include

Extended family

Related groups

            Note – when a significant number of the child’s friends & families come from a common place (i.e. their school, hospital floor, etc), it may be beneficial to the performance to ensure that that organization is included somehow.  For example, you may dedicate the performance to the group, and of course the original composition is dedicated to the individual child.

Group compositions

            There are cases, where it is appropriate to dedicate the performance to a group of children.  This may be the case if

Spirit

Compositions should generally be ‘happy’, uplifiting etc. 

Even in cases of very sad (death, attempted suicide), life of a child is a happy …  Can’t think of an instance where you’d want a morbid sad piece (unless it tranforms…)

Contracts

Child

Children (groups)

Composer

Performer

Venue checklist

Guidelines

Family members

Mom & Dad

Siblings

            Siblings are important to include

Extended family

Related groups

            Note – when a significant number of the child’s friends & families come from a common place (i.e. their school, hospital floor, etc), it may be beneficial to the performance to ensure that that organization is included somehow.  For example, you may dedicate the performance to the group, and of course the original composition is dedicated to the individual child.

Group compositions

            There are cases, where it is appropriate to dedicate the performance to a group of children.  This may be the case if

Spirit

Compositions should generally be ‘happy’, uplifiting etc. 

Even in cases of very sad (death, attempted suicide), life of a child is a happy …  Can’t think of an instance where you’d want a morbid sad piece (unless it tranforms…)

Document summary

This document is for CTM production coordinators and their teams.  It should be used as a guide to a production.  Nothing is set in stone, and part of our ethos is ‘do what’s right’.  So, if it’s not covered, or is something different – if it’s right – do it.  If you want an opinion or outside input – feel free to message us at CTM HQ.

Note from Chase the Music founder:

Welcome!

You’re working on producing a piece of music, for a special child, or maybe a group of great kids. This is the beginning of something truly meaningful.

We want you to have a great experience as you work with Chase the Music. We hope this document gives you some ideas on how to make the best of your efforts.

Have fun.

Get to know the child / children. They’re great people, and really fun to spend time with. Talk with them. Hear their stories. Cry with their parents, but laugh with the kids.

Sometimes it’s difficult.  People cry. That’s ok. It’s a good cry.

Let them know how much you care.

Play with all your heart.

Hugs are great.

If you are looking for more information, help, or just have questions – see the website

Unless otherwise agreed to, music will be licensed to Chase the Music.  You, or your group leader will have the licensing agreements.

Share the music, share the story.

Music with feeling, music for healing.

And after this event, continue to forever “Chase the Music”!

<Signature>

Quick-Start:

So, quickly – let’s produce a Chase the Music event.

These are the main components, and they can be selected in any order:

Child

Composer

Performer / performing group

Once you have the first component identified

Details!

Flowers

Engage others – esp if in similar condition (so song for individual / perf dedicated for all)

Your responsibility is to deliver to the child a quality Chase the Music experience.  This guide is merely a set of suggestions on how to best do that. 

At all times, interest in the child is paramount.  Comfort, safety, privacy, enjoyment, pride, sharing are all things to be considered.

Your are responsible for bringing together a number of pieces to deliver your Chase the Music gift. 

·       The child

·       Family

·       Extended family

·       Close friends

·       Extended friends

·       Associated people (teachers, nurses, doctors, coaches, aids etc) – both past and present

·       Composer / Songwriter

·       Musicians

·       Potentially management and friends of musicians / composer

·       Venue

·       Marketing

·       Promotion

·       Pre-production assistance

·       Post-production assistance

·       Reporting

·       Thank Yous

·       Financials

This document is intended to help you work through the details, for a beautiful gift.  If at any time you have questions, reach out to the Coordinators support group. (???Ambassadoraid@chase.ngo)

Production Summary:

A Chase the Music production is an event to provide an original piece of music to a child battling a critical condition. The song is written just for the child and is meant to be a truly meaningful gift.

There are 6 main components to any Chase the Music production:

·      The child (or in some cases children)

·      The songwriter / composer

·      The performer(s)

·      The song

·      The venue

·      The performance

The Child:

The child is someone battling a critical condition. A critical condition can be anything from a severe disease, cancer, birth defect, major injury, or major crisis. There are no ‘official guidelines’ on the age of a child – from birth to age 21 is a rough guide.

The songwriter / composer

This can be anyone with heart and talent. See the songwriters / composers guide. (*** also in process – though it’s pretty simple).

The performer(s)

Again, there are no rules. This can be a soloist (as is often the case for singer/songwriters)

The Song

The Chase the Music song is written specifically for and about the child(ren) of the event. It is important for the songwriter to get to know the child – to be able to write a song with real meaning and heart for the child.

The Venue

The performance

There are two main types of performances.

·      A Chase the Music event, where all of the songs are selected for the child, and the one original piece is performed. It is really all focused on the child (sometimes a group of children in a similar situation).

·      An existing event by the performing group. In this case the performing group is making the Chase the Music song a part of an already scheduled and managed production.

Details matter!

FAQ

What if…

The child can’t make it?

            In general the show must

Where to call for help

Call or email Clark Hodge – 303.859.3321, or clark@chasethemusic.org with any questions. In time, will also have on-line forums and chat capabilities.

The Chase the Music Brand

<Notes here on usage of logos etc.>

Contacts Table

Working with the family

In general – we just say to be respectful and sensitive. We don’t want to be an added stressor to the family, we just want to give them a wonderful gift. ity to issues

Sensitivity to release of private information – see legal release form.

In general, we ask for the ability to release and use the following information about the child / family:

First name of the child

City/State

Affliction, and status

Rough information of treatment plan

Activities summary of child (in school, likes to play soccer, likes to read…)

Story of the child (how long have they had affliction, what changes has it made to their lives…)

Photos of the child

There is a legal release (separate document) for the childs parents / guardian to sign.

Working with the composers / musicians

Planning the Event

Areas of interest:

The Venue / Facility

Hear are the things to consider:

·      Seating capacity

·      Sound system description

·      Light system description

·      Costs

·      Contracts

·      Promotion 

The Event

Date / time

Venue

Other music (House music before and after event)

Other musicians

Description

Programs

Promotion

            Promotion varies depending on the event. It can be absolutely nothing, as in the case where it’s a private event, with limited attendees. It may be supplemental – when it’s a performer produced event. Or it may be a significant effort, in a Chase the Music produced event in a venue with significant amounts of seating.

Ticketing

            Generally for a Chase the Music produced event. For a performer produced event – they are in charge and responsible for ticketing. Chase the Music only asks that an adequate number of tickets for the family, and a group of friends, be provided without charge – so that the event is not a burden

Event Owner

Other information

What if something bad happens?

911

Think

Examples, with creative solutions

Composer falls through

Child gets sick

xxx

Thank yous

Musicians

Composers

be creative – ie. pictures – framed with the kid

Email right away

Handwritten soon thereafter

Children

            Selection

                        What’s a child?  Ages 0-21? 

Could a

            Meetings b4

Events

1) An event dedicated to just the child.  Here all of the music is selected, arranged and performed for the child.  One original song is to be written specifically for the child.  Example of this was the performances w/ BCP – Chito / Kati.

2) An event where the child’s song is part of a larger event.  Other songs are performed, but not related to the Chase the Music composition, nor the child.  Examples of this are Thomas, Lauren.

Performers

            Selection

Composers

            Selection

Venue

Promotion

Thank yous

Recording

            Audio

            Video

Funding

Expenses

Licensing

Forms

            Child release

            Composers license??

            Performers license??

Coordinator/AMBASSADOR??? = is that a better name? (global search replace)

Project

Introduce composer to child(ren) if appropriate/possible. 

Child / family / nominators interviews.

Take notes

Take video if possible, or a sound recording

Anything you can do, to get to know the child, situation, family, that can be passed onto the composer and musicians.  The musical talent wants to KNOW this child!  They want to really feel the energy that is the child.  The more you do here, the better the composition and performance will be.

Pictures are great.

Stories of adventures, favorite stuffed animals, favorite colors etc

Sample interview questions.

* How old is the child?

Birthday

Address

Mom’s name

Dad’s name

Brothers and sisters

Key close relatives

School

History of the affliction – what’s the story.  (This is good to have a parent write and email.  They can add detail that becomes interesting.

Favorite book

Favorite movie

Favorite story

Favorite memory

Favorite sport

Favorite team

Composer

Artists

Promotions

Venue

Seating

Handicap accessibility

Legal

Invitations

Performance

A song as part of a larger performance

A dedication as part of a larger performance

A performance dedicated to the child with a song written for the child

Snacks

Major event roles (Note this was from another non-;Chase the Music – just as an example of a huge event)

Minor event roles

Legal – contracts etc.

Child Family release

Musicians release

Venue checklist

The Chase the Music Brand

Scripts:

Starting with the singer/songwriter…

1^st interview with a singer/songwriter.

Provide history/mission of the org

Make sure they are aware of the website

How do you describe your music?

Do you want to play on your own, or with a group?

Are you comfortable playing at a hospital?

Are you aware of any children – which you’d like to write / perform for?

Family / Friends / Co-workers /

(For Steve – any of your students / followers?)

Note to the artist – that a link of some type is good.  Someone that is close, or is close to someone close helps build the emotional ties.

Is there a performance space that you’d like to play at?

Is there an event that you’d like to attach to?

Scheduling – how far out would you like to schedule this?

Any preferences for child age / affliction /

Folky guitar

What is best contact info for you?  Any preferences?

Ph

Email

Txt

Physical addr

Where to find children:

Local hospitals

Note – you can’t ask for kids, but you can ask if they’ll introduce you, provide your info, to the families.

Where to find musicians:

Bars

Craigs List

Local schools (JHS, HS, Colleges)

Dance Schools

Local community orchestra

Local music stores

Local ‘rags’ (newspapers)

Where to find a venue:

Local schools

Bars

Auditoriums

Outdoor parks

Homes

Hospitals

Clinics

Other activities (i.e. camps)

Funding:

Making magic!

Guidelines

Family members

Mom & Dad

Siblings

            Siblings are important to include

Extended family

Related groups

            Note – when a significant number of the child’s friends & families come from a common place (i.e. their school, hospital floor, etc), it may be beneficial to the performance to ensure that that organization is included somehow.  For example, you may dedicate the performance to the group, and of course the original composition is dedicated to the individual child.

Group compositions

            There are cases, where it is appropriate to dedicate the performance to a group of children.  This may be the case if

Spirit

Compositions should generally be ‘happy’, uplifiting etc. 

Even in cases of very sad (death, attempted suicide), life of a child is a happy …  Can’t think of an instance where you’d want a morbid sad piece (unless it tranforms…)

Contracts

Child

Children (groups)

Composer

Performer

Venue checklist

Guidelines

Family members

Mom & Dad

Siblings

            Siblings are important to include

Extended family

Related groups

            Note – when a significant number of the child’s friends & families come from a common place (i.e. their school, hospital floor, etc), it may be beneficial to the performance to ensure that that organization is included somehow.  For example, you may dedicate the performance to the group, and of course the original composition is dedicated to the individual child.

Group compositions

            There are cases, where it is appropriate to dedicate the performance to a group of children.  This may be the case if

Spirit

Compositions should generally be ‘happy’, uplifiting etc. 

Even in cases of very sad (death, attempted suicide), life of a child is a happy …  Can’t think of an instance where you’d want a morbid sad piece (unless it tranforms…)

Creating a magical/memorable Chase the Music event.

Welcome to the world of creating Chase the Music events. You’re one special person. Together we’ll deliver Hope, Strength, Love and Joy to some truly wonderful children.

Why are we doing this?

Chase the Music knows that creating a musical gift for a child can be incredibly powerful.

How do I get started?

Chase the Music knows that creating a musical gift for a child can be incredibly powerful.

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