First, the occasion.

A programme begins with the place music will have in the gathering. These sample chapters offer a way to discuss the flow before the real musicians confirm repertoire and arrangements.

Concept illustration of the subject, not a client project
Ensemble reference / no supported line-up or actual credits claimed

A programme,
in your order.

Arrange sample musical moments, then read the occasion as a printed programme. The real musicians confirm pieces and arrangements.

Ensemble direction

The running order

Use Move earlier or Move later. Remove a moment, or add it again below.

  1. 01

    Arrival & welcome

    Music alongside greetings and the room settling.

  2. 02

    A moment to listen

    A focal performance with space for shared attention.

  3. 03

    A departure

    A closing transition and a clear final cue.

The Second SetSample programme
A reception

Duo direction

  1. Arrival & welcome
  2. A moment to listen
  3. A departure

Musical intentions for discussion.
Pieces, duration and performers to be agreed.

Your working programme
A reception / Duo direction / 1. Arrival & welcome → 2. A moment to listen → 3. A departure. Pieces, durations, rights and performers remain to agree.Review the occasion brief

A planning study. No set list, rights, performer or date is confirmed.

A programme in three chapters

Illustrative programme studies. They are not a confirmed song list, set duration or performance offer.

Opening chapter

Music for arrival

A welcoming chapter with space around the music and time for people to settle.

Middle chapter

A moment to listen

A dedicated musical moment with a clear place in the occasion.

3 records

Before the programme is agreed

The occasion
Explain who is gathering and what part music should play. A ceremony, reception and dinner ask different questions.
The actual repertoire
Ask the musicians which pieces and arrangements they support. No permitted song list has been supplied to this concept.
The room
The venue and musicians should discuss the performance area, sound limits and practical requirements together.

Write the occasion in your own words.

A short local brief helps the real musicians understand the setting and the moments that matter.

Prepare your occasion brief