Dueling Pianos Fundraiser

Having a dueling pianos fundraiser is a creative way to earn money for your organization. Whether you choose to use hometown talent or a pair of professional musicians, you can rest assured this fundraising idea is something your local community has yet to see.

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Just as the name suggests, a dueling pianos fundraiser consists of two pianists able to match wits while tickling the ivories. You can set them against each other to see who can play the longest, the loudest, the most skillfully, etc. Whatever you choose to come up with, your dueling pianists can bring the entertainment an audience will love. The first step in creating such a fundraiser is to pick a venue. Will you hold this at your local church hall or community center? If public facilities are not available, do you have a member within your group with a home or yard large enough to host two pianos and a supportive crowd?

After you have your venue booked and selected, you will want to decide who will be playing the pianos. First, check to see if you or anyone within your organization knows a couple of folks who are exceptionally talented at playing the piano. You will want to make sure that both players are within the same skill level so they can have a memorable show down. It may help to have an “audition” with your pianist acquaintances to make sure they play well together and have meshing personalities to pull off a large fundraiser event.

If you are unable to locate pianists, there are professional groups that can help. Unfortunately, these usually will not work for free, so you will have higher output costs than if you’re able to take advantage of local friends and family. However on the bright side, these professional piano players are sure to provide the level of expertise you are looking for when it comes to presenting an entertaining, social night filled with piano battles worth watching.

Dueling Pianos International] is an ideal choice for your fundraiser. You can hire talent through their website and they will hold a sing along and comedy act perfectly suited to benefit your organization’s efforts. The business even includes entertainment consultants that will meet with you either personally or over the phone to ensure you will be send piano players with a personality that compliments your crowd. From family-friendly to edgier adult material, this Royal Oak, Michigan based business has what you need for a successful fundraiser.

After you have booked your piano players, you are ready to add in the details. It is usually a good idea to provide food at your fundraiser, and for a performance-based event such as a dueling piano show, you may want to consider a sit down dinner. Have the people within your organization’s leadership cook for this, or find catering within your price range.

When sending out your invitations, consider them carefully. A dueling pianos night often involves not only great music, but also a comedy routine, food, fellowship and plenty of audience interaction. If your invitation looks like a piano concert or music show at first glance, you may lose the interest of people who may not consider themselves to be musical enthusiasts. Instead, play up the fun and lighthearted aspect of your fundraiser, and include in readable font that it’s an event for the entire family, for people of any age and interest. This will ensure a great turn out.

Finally, plan your date and time carefully – too close to a holiday or other city event, and you will drastically reduce the number of people who attend. Check with the city calendars and also of those within your leadership. Work together to pick a date, so everyone is certain the chosen night will be a winner.

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