Our request and format worksheet is the tool that you use to specify to us what music you would like for us to play. We firmly believe that as our client, the music that is played at your event should be exactly what you would like it to be, both for your own musical tastes and for that of your guests. We will send you a blank form when we send you an information packet. You may then begin filling out the form, but please remember that we do not need this form back until about a month prior to your event. The due date is handwritten at the top of the form.
Begin by reviewing the pre-printed information at the top of the form. Please verify the spelling of your name(s), as your disc-jockey will use this information to make his announcements. Make sure that your phone number is correct as well. It is also helpful to write in a secondary phone number if there isn't one listed. Next, you will want to make sure that the date and the peformance times are correct.
We then ask for the number of guests you're expecting. This allows us to make sure we are sending you equipment powerful enough to handle the size of your group. Supplying us with the average age of your guests will help us with your music formatting. If we just know that the event is a birthday party, is the birthday boy eight years old or eighty? This will be extremely helpful in knowing when assembling your music.
Next, we ask for you to identify how "outgoing" or "reserved" you would like your disc-jockey to present himself. Select "1" if you only want the disc-jockey to make basic announcements and not say much of anything else. Select a higher number based on your personal preference of how "out-there" you would like your DJ to be on the microphone, remembering that even if you do select a "5", we still always conduct ourselves in a professional manner. We never stop the music to tell jokes or stories, but only when it is called for, such as during the toast or other special announcement. Additionally, specify if you would like your DJ to to interact with your guests and promote audience participation.
Now, we've come to the most important part......the music. What genres of music would you like for us to play? Select four of your favorites and then specify what percentage of total music played would you like each category to consist of. If you would like an even mix of four different categories, then simply specify 25% of each. If you would like a gradual decline with your four categories, then select 40%, 30%, 20%, and 10%. A full list of sample music categories is available HERE.
At this point, we recommend going to our most requested song listing. This is the little blue book that came in your packet. A condensed online version of this listing is available HERE. You will want to select just a handful of your favorites, approximately 15-20 for a standard four hour event. Next, go back to the RFW and write down the titles and artists of additional requests that you would like to have played. We recommend going to the songbook first because it will make this next step easier after having reviewed a pre-printed list of music.
One the next line, we would like for you to specify any types of music or specific songs that you do NOT want to be played. Don't want to hear rock or rap? Can't stand Michael Jackson? Don't want to hear the Macarena again? Write these songs here and include an additional sheet if necessary. If you're getting married, you may want to also include the song that meant a lot to you and your FORMER boyfriend or girlfriend!
If your event is a wedding, then the next four lines are for your first four important dances. Click on Key Song Suggestions on the Wedding menu above for assistance with these songs.
If your event is not a wedding, then you can fill out the other information requested on the back of the form. Verify the disc-jockey's attire, size of sound system, and whether or not lighting is provided at the bottom.
If your event IS a wedding, then assistance with your itinerary can be found by clicking on Itinerary on the Wedding menu above.