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Everyone read this k! I'm gonna take this whole bit a notch further a bit.
I}
Catching up on the threads, as hecklerkoch mentioned, I was wondering on seperating the two types of Vocal Hangouts we have and appointing someone predominantly in charge of overseeing that event.
Firstly, let's give them names:
"Vocal Hangout- Chill-out" (VHC)
for events such as karaokeing, supporting fellow vocalists, and basically a get-together to socially bump shoulders and get to know everyone
and
"Vocal Hangout" (VH)
for events that will include discussions, vocal tryouts, basically a hangout where people end up learning something from it.
So far, we've gone through Vocal Hangout I, Vocal Hangout II - Chill Session, and Vocal Hangout III - Chill Session.
The reason why I'm seperating the two is because the venues / $$ / prep work will be significantly different, so it's going to be quite difficult having both at the same time.
Based on experience, it wasn't easy handling the logistics, "lesson" plans, accountings, communicating, catering, etc all on my own; God knows how I (with the kindest voluntary assistance from Khai & his brother) managed to pull through that, but if you guys think I'm gonna do it alone again, you've got another think coming.. -_o <--- pooped out face
The event also lasted a whole evening, and afternoon for prepwork.
Do note that the latter hangout also requires a venue where people can sing openly and be heard, or gives the space to "test" the ideas discussed out, not only to hold talks.
It's not going to be easy doing both a hangout and a chill session back to back; I don't think anyone wants to attend a 24-hour hangout either...
When we've seperated the two, then the itinerary can be more flexible and easier to plan according to what is needed more. Like say, dinner + karaoke can be more on the Chill Sessions, or watch movie and stone, or catch gigs together. So the itinerary can be filled with different kinds of activities. It'll be useful for those who are too shy to sing in front of others as well, and just want to get to know more vocalists to be friends with.
For things that require setting a venue, stage, having talks, we would definitely need a fixed place at that time to operate the hangout.. hence the seperating of the two
I hope everyone agrees with this?
II}
Once we've got that established, I'd suggest appointing an oversee-er and organizer for each type of hangout, who will be generally making sure everything goes on as planned. Like president lah.
But for each hangout, the president would be asking 1-3 people to help manage; whether it be someone who knows how to book for the best room, or sourcing for the best makan place and make sure there's space, the head chef (like how shawn was at the hangout BBQ LOL) or even the accountant of the event. Basically, appointing diff roles to whoever's willing to take them as needed.
I'd like to encourage that role-taking bit cos I noticed everyone has different backgrounds, and to just basically throw in the variety off these backgrounds to contribute to the hangout. Like say for example, if you asked me to source for a classical vocal teacher for a hangout, I might be able to help, but if asked to book a karaoke room, I'll be blur like hell (remember how I went into the karaoke room searching for the book folders and didn't know how to work the remote? LOL.. damn paiseh lah hahaha)
It will also encourage a rotation of music genres to catch/experience, seeing how everyone has a different background "scene" (I've never been to a pop chinese gig, for example, or some of us who's never gone for a pub gig, to get the gist) and only some of you guys are versed at their own "area" and musical taste. There are also some "growlers" & "screamers" here.... and I know there's the whole argument whether that even constitutes as singing,
BUT they are vocalists nonetheless, coming in with the whole package of showmanship and a band to front, so it's not fair to leave them out of this. In fact, I think we've got a lot to learn from them as well, especially in terms of how they work the crowd.
III}
SO~~~ if everyone agrees to this, I'd like to start a thread / poll to appoint the presidents for Vocal Hangout and Vocal Hangout - Chill Sessions. Once we've got them appointed, we could start bugging them on when the next event shall be.
(Do note that the president for chill sessions will need to be a semi-regular, to keep note of any softies who are requesting a gathering).
IV} Just a note to remind everyone that Khai's intending to open a Hangout in June. I think the theme "Singer-Songwriter / Acoustic" would be good, so if anyone wants to learn to compose songs and sing+play an instrument, this is the hangout you might want to catch. Just a gross idea, I'll get Khai to confirm this and we'll start planning the itinerary.
When the rest of my band returns from overseas, maybe we'll have a Vocal Hangout Headbangers theme. :}
LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU GUYS THINK K?
Everyone read this k! I'm gonna take this whole bit a notch further a bit.
I}
Catching up on the threads, as hecklerkoch mentioned, I was wondering on seperating the two types of Vocal Hangouts we have and appointing someone predominantly in charge of overseeing that event.
Firstly, let's give them names:
"Vocal Hangout- Chill-out" (VHC)
for events such as karaokeing, supporting fellow vocalists, and basically a get-together to socially bump shoulders and get to know everyone
and
"Vocal Hangout" (VH)
for events that will include discussions, vocal tryouts, basically a hangout where people end up learning something from it.
So far, we've gone through Vocal Hangout I, Vocal Hangout II - Chill Session, and Vocal Hangout III - Chill Session.
The reason why I'm seperating the two is because the venues / $$ / prep work will be significantly different, so it's going to be quite difficult having both at the same time.
Based on experience, it wasn't easy handling the logistics, "lesson" plans, accountings, communicating, catering, etc all on my own; God knows how I (with the kindest voluntary assistance from Khai & his brother) managed to pull through that, but if you guys think I'm gonna do it alone again, you've got another think coming.. -_o <--- pooped out face
The event also lasted a whole evening, and afternoon for prepwork.
Do note that the latter hangout also requires a venue where people can sing openly and be heard, or gives the space to "test" the ideas discussed out, not only to hold talks.
It's not going to be easy doing both a hangout and a chill session back to back; I don't think anyone wants to attend a 24-hour hangout either...
When we've seperated the two, then the itinerary can be more flexible and easier to plan according to what is needed more. Like say, dinner + karaoke can be more on the Chill Sessions, or watch movie and stone, or catch gigs together. So the itinerary can be filled with different kinds of activities. It'll be useful for those who are too shy to sing in front of others as well, and just want to get to know more vocalists to be friends with.
For things that require setting a venue, stage, having talks, we would definitely need a fixed place at that time to operate the hangout.. hence the seperating of the two
I hope everyone agrees with this?
II}
Once we've got that established, I'd suggest appointing an oversee-er and organizer for each type of hangout, who will be generally making sure everything goes on as planned. Like president lah.
But for each hangout, the president would be asking 1-3 people to help manage; whether it be someone who knows how to book for the best room, or sourcing for the best makan place and make sure there's space, the head chef (like how shawn was at the hangout BBQ LOL) or even the accountant of the event. Basically, appointing diff roles to whoever's willing to take them as needed.
I'd like to encourage that role-taking bit cos I noticed everyone has different backgrounds, and to just basically throw in the variety off these backgrounds to contribute to the hangout. Like say for example, if you asked me to source for a classical vocal teacher for a hangout, I might be able to help, but if asked to book a karaoke room, I'll be blur like hell (remember how I went into the karaoke room searching for the book folders and didn't know how to work the remote? LOL.. damn paiseh lah hahaha)
It will also encourage a rotation of music genres to catch/experience, seeing how everyone has a different background "scene" (I've never been to a pop chinese gig, for example, or some of us who's never gone for a pub gig, to get the gist) and only some of you guys are versed at their own "area" and musical taste. There are also some "growlers" & "screamers" here.... and I know there's the whole argument whether that even constitutes as singing,
BUT they are vocalists nonetheless, coming in with the whole package of showmanship and a band to front, so it's not fair to leave them out of this. In fact, I think we've got a lot to learn from them as well, especially in terms of how they work the crowd.
III}
SO~~~ if everyone agrees to this, I'd like to start a thread / poll to appoint the presidents for Vocal Hangout and Vocal Hangout - Chill Sessions. Once we've got them appointed, we could start bugging them on when the next event shall be.
(Do note that the president for chill sessions will need to be a semi-regular, to keep note of any softies who are requesting a gathering).
IV} Just a note to remind everyone that Khai's intending to open a Hangout in June. I think the theme "Singer-Songwriter / Acoustic" would be good, so if anyone wants to learn to compose songs and sing+play an instrument, this is the hangout you might want to catch. Just a gross idea, I'll get Khai to confirm this and we'll start planning the itinerary.
When the rest of my band returns from overseas, maybe we'll have a Vocal Hangout Headbangers theme. :}
LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU GUYS THINK K?
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