Folks, I'd like to run my brochure by you for constructive criticism before I start printing up copies (I should note that after six long days of being in a working band I decided to launch a solo career).So... an 8x11 sheet folded in three.
Page one:
Marion Parsons
Voice-Guitar-Violin
phone number
some graphics which I haven't decided on yet - maybe sheet music or drawing of instrumentsPage two:
Marion Parsons specializes in musical programs which cater to the tastes and needs of senior citizens. These programs may take one of the following approaches:
SING-A-LONGS:
- songleading with guitar accompaniment
- material is entirely based on requests
- Marion provides large-print lyric books of well-known songs and rhythm instruments
- The tempo, pitch, and repetition of songs is aimed towards maximizing participationPERFORMANCES:
- concert, or background for special event
- vocal, guitar, and violin selections; piano selections where piano is provided by the facility
- requests are honoured as far as possible
- songs are chosen from a wide range of genres and decades
OTHER:
- one-on-one room visits - "troubadour" approach (playing for shorter periods in many locations within a facility) - providing music for music therapy activitiespage three:
Besides general programs that are appropriate at any time, Marion offers thematic programs:
-Christmas
-Valentine's Day
-St. Patrick's Day
-Christian or Jewish programs
-music for memorial services
Programs may be built around other themes on request.
pages four and five:
Sample Song List:
Sing-a-long standards
Classic popular songs
Instrumental selections
Country and folk tunes
Celtic ballads
Broadway themes
Sacred music
[and I would list six or seven sample titles in each category]
page 6
For further information or booking, please contact:
Marion Parsons phone number address emailRates are negotiated according to the budget, location, and equipment needs of each facility. References and demo tapes are available upon request.
You'd hire me, wouldn't you ?:)
Thanks, Marion