Host the “Playing for Play” concert in your community. Hold a concert at a local high school and invite students, teachers, and other community members to perform. Who can resist watching children sing their hearts out?
You may also recruit local artists who would love an introduction to a captive audience. Charge an admission fee and enjoy the show!
Prep Steps:
1. Contact a local music club or concert hall and ask them about incorporating an existing show into Playing for Play.
2. Produce flyers well ahead of time and event tickets.
3. Sell tickets to the event in advance. Set up a performance schedule and hold a dress rehearsal.
Materials Needed:
1. Admission tickets
2. Flyers to promote event
Helpful Hints:
By partnering with a music club, you have experts doing the legwork for you! They know the music business; let them run the show!
STORY: This event was a huge success for a community that had both a local high school band and a popular local group perform for their playspace benefit. $5,000 was raised for their project!
Raised: $$$
When: M
Publicity: High
Volunteers: 15
Challenge: Challenging
Audience: 500
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