Hello Tessiturians, thank you all for your input via our post TLCC survey. Based on your responses and our planning committee review of TLCC2023 over the past few weeks, we have created a list of guiding principles to help inform our efforts as we plan for TLCC2024. Please feel free to comment on this discussion if you feel anything is missing or needs adjusting.
Based on the current interest in band participation, the set length, stage size, and rehearsals were “right-sized” and successful.
Plan for encores in the future; it allows the audience to participate and know that the show is over.
Strive for a diverse set list in terms of genre, tempo, and overall feel with the goal of increasing diversity in band participation.
Develop and maintain a culture of respect and fun where participants are well-supported.
While we understand this is not a professional gig, our goal is to entertain with a quality performance for friends and colleagues, in addition to having fun and networking.
Continued improvement of pre-conference planning efforts for success.
Finalize the setlist and assignments as early as possible to enable everyone to have more time to learn their parts.
Provide more guidance for individual song check-in meetings. These could be used to coordinate vocal parts or planning how to end a song that fades out in advance to aid with learning and rehearsal.
Rethink schedule of pre-conference meetings
More communication between our band planning committee and the conference planning team throughout the year to ensure a smooth on-site experience related to AV/stage setup and the run of show for closing party activities.
Continue to prioritize the health, safety, and welfare of participants.
Build Community and Engagement with the band throughout the year.
Become recognized and function as a Community Group
Strive for accessibility in communicating what the band is and how it works, demystifying the process so that more people are interested in participating.
Engage in activities at other TLCC events where feasible.