Banyan
Tree Folk
Gardiner Hall
2070 Granite St.
Victoria BC
(Oak Bay)
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Admission See event
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First Half: 7:30 PM
Open Mic:
sign up with Host and perform a ten-minute-set;
Half-time Break: Tea,
coffee and assorted goodies available
Second Half:
9:00 PM
Feature Act
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BANYAN
TREE Folk
Become a Volunteer!!!!
(psssttt...vollies get in free!!!)
Hi! We're
hoping you'd like to join us having fun volunteering
at Banyan Tree Folk!!
Volunteer opportunities include set up and tear down, promotion, lighting and
sound, food service, stage management, MC, band host, and various assistant
positions. No experience necessary. Crew members will be shown all aspects
of producing a successful non-profit concert series.
Become
a "Vollie" @ Banyan Tree Folk!! PS:
vollies get in free!!!
See listings
below if you are interested in volunteering and
contact:
Night-of-the-Show
Volunteers required:
Set up and Tear down Crew
(3 people):
Help arrange furniture and equipment
at the venue before the event and return venue to original
configuration after.
Emcee
- Compiles list of open stage performers,
selects performance order
- introduces the performers
- keeps the evening running on schedule, gives
performers “one
more song” signal, if necessary
- makes the audience feel welcome
Beginners & Wanna-bes WELCOME!. Don't worry,
we'll give you lots of help, support & guidance.
Front of House (2 people):
Collect money at door
Concession (2-3 people)
Buys groceries, sets up, sells, closes down after
break
Photographer
takes pictures of Banyan Tree events, provides edited
photos to the webmaster and promotion coordinator.
Reviewer
Are you a budding journalist with a desire to try
your hand at writing music reviews? Like to interview
people? We're hoping you'll come and write for this
website. Bring your camera if you have one.
“Behind
the Scenes” Volunteers Required:
Volunteer Coordinator:
Recruits and schedules volunteers; Arranges training
of volunteers
Administration assistant:
works under guidance of executive producer
acts as artist contact
submits promotional material to publicist (may also edit promo)
Webmaster
maintains Banyan Tree website, Some experienced
preferred, Dreamweaver experience ideal. We will
train and help you set it up so it's easy to do.
Myspace Host
We're looking for someone who would like to host
our Myspace site. Upload pictures, add information,
monitor friends, etc. No experience needed just computer
access.
Flyers:
Consider putting up posters and flyers in your
school or social club location. We could use help
with Camosun College, UVic and your high school.
Session
Organizers:
The Banyan Tree would like to give new musicians
a place to play in a fun environment. We need volunteers
to act as Jam Session Meisters. These are seasoned
musicians to organize the logistics of a monthly
jam session, define session etiquette and facilitate
the session.
Three Chord Jam
Participants in turn play simple songs,
reasonably slowly so that others can play along. Leader
lets people know the chords before hand. Meister offers
players lead parts in turn.
Song Circle
In a Song Circle, everyone gets the chance to sing
or play when their turn comes. You may play, make a
request or pass. Meister’s job is easy in this
circle.
Instrumental Slow Jam
Fiddle and other lead instruments play a “tune” slowly
3-5 times through, then fast a couple of times. Genres
could include any or all: celtic, old time, Canadian,
or whatever. Meister could lead entire first half,
then offer participants a chance to lead a song in
the second half. Accompanist(s) required for this jam.
Do
you have another idea to get young adults playing
music?
Other
Organizers needed for:
Song Writing Workshops
Organize logistics of and present a workshop for
budding songwriters to hone their skills.
Demo Recording Workshop
Organize logistics of and present a workshop that
gives young artists skills to home-record a demo of
their music.
Instrument Making Workshop
Organize logistics of and present a workshop on making
and repairing folk instruments that includes a tour
of an instrument maker's shop.
