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{{Application Note Introduction|Application Name=Jam Session|Discussion URL=http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/1506041054/m/3951039695}}

{{Application Note Introduction|Application Name=Jam Session|Application Show Type=Jam Sessions|Application Image=[[Image:EatTheMicrophone2.jpg|200px|Eat the mic]]

|Discussion URL=http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/1506041054/m/3951039695}}

~~This is a preliminary outline.~~

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=== Stakeholders and their Interests & Motives ===

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==== Opening Host 30-45 minutes ====

Host act 30-45 minutes depending on how many pre-booking we've had. see:[{{PAGENAME}}#Pre-Booking|Pre-Booking]])

Host act 30-45 minutes depending on how many pre-booking we've had. see:[[{{PAGENAME}}#Pre-Booking|Pre-Booking]])

Host act (solo, duo, band) opens the show with a set. This can be a full set or just a warm up. I like to do a set that is

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*Other comments

~~<br>~~ As you can tell from the list, this would be suited to a jam session event that is somewhat organized chaos. Individual performers tell you what role they would play and if they want to collaborate. Then the host (you) put together the acts and schedule them on the stage. If you want, you and anyone you brought with you as the host act can stand-in to support these impromptu acts.

As you can tell from the list, this would be suited to a jam session event that is somewhat organized chaos. Individual performers tell you what role they would play and if they want to collaborate. Then the host (you) put together the acts and schedule them on the stage. If you want, you and anyone you brought with you as the host act can stand-in to support these impromptu acts.

==== Scenarios ====

These are possible experiences as seen from a Player's perspective.

=====First Scenario - you will lead an impromptu ensemble=====

You walk into the venue and talk to Joe who has the sign up sheet. Joe asks you questions and fills in the information on the sheet. For this example, let's say you are alone and you want to sing and play.

When your turn to play comes up, Joe announces you and the other performers who will be coming up on stage. This will be three or four people that he has chosen. In this case it is you and a few others who will accompany you. These may be strangers, or regular players at the jam. Maybe one or more will be members of the host band.

That's it. You hit the stage, plug in what needs plugging in. Call out the tune, the key, maybe talk about the structure, demonstrate any hand signals that you will use (but you better be fast) and then someone counts in the tune.

=====Second scenario - you will support an impromptu ensemble=====

This is not very different than the first scenario -

You are an accompanist, or that's the role you want to take today. You check in with Joe who takes your information.

A little while later you get called to the stage to accompany someone who will call out the tune, the key, maybe tell you about the structure and hand signals, then sing, play, and lead the impromptu ensemble through the song.

It is a lot of work but if you do it well it can be a boat load of fun and very rewarding.

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-{{Application Note Introduction|Application Name=Jam Session|Discussion URL=http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/1506041054/m/3951039695}}
+{{Application Note Introduction|Application Name=Jam Session|Application Show Type=Jam Sessions|Application Image=[[Image:EatTheMicrophone2.jpg|200px|Eat the mic]]
+|Discussion URL=http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/1506041054/m/3951039695}}
-This is a preliminary outline.
+<br>
 === Stakeholders and their Interests &amp; Motives  ===
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 ==== Opening Host 30-45 minutes  ====
-Host act 30-45 minutes depending on how many pre-booking we've had. see:[{{PAGENAME}}#Pre-Booking|Pre-Booking]])
+Host act 30-45 minutes depending on how many pre-booking we've had. see:[[{{PAGENAME}}#Pre-Booking|Pre-Booking]])
 Host act (solo, duo, band) opens the show with a set. This can be a full set or just a warm up. I like to do a set that is
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 *Other comments
-<br> As you can tell from the list, this would be suited to a jam session event that is somewhat organized chaos. Individual performers tell you what role they would play and if they want to collaborate. Then the host (you) put together the acts and schedule them on the stage. If you want, you and anyone you brought with you as the host act can stand-in to support these impromptu acts.
+As you can tell from the list, this would be suited to a jam session event that is somewhat organized chaos. Individual performers tell you what role they would play and if they want to collaborate. Then the host (you) put together the acts and schedule them on the stage. If you want, you and anyone you brought with you as the host act can stand-in to support these impromptu acts.
+==== Scenarios ====
+These are possible experiences as seen from a Player's perspective.
+=====First Scenario - you will lead an impromptu ensemble=====
+You walk into the venue and talk to Joe who has the sign up sheet. Joe asks you questions and fills in the information on the sheet. For this example, let's say you are alone and you want to sing and play.
+When your turn to play comes up, Joe announces you and the other performers who will be coming up on stage. This will be three or four people that he has chosen. In this case it is you and a few others who will accompany you. These may be strangers, or regular players at the jam. Maybe one or more will be members of the host band.
+That's it. You hit the stage, plug in what needs plugging in. Call out the tune, the key, maybe talk about the structure, demonstrate any hand signals that you will use (but you better be fast) and then someone counts in the tune.
+=====Second scenario - you will support an impromptu ensemble=====
+This is not very different than the first scenario -
+You are an accompanist, or that's the role you want to take today. You check in with Joe who takes your information.
+A little while later you get called to the stage to accompany someone who will call out the tune, the key, maybe tell you about the structure and hand signals, then sing, play, and lead the impromptu ensemble through the song.
 It is a lot of work but if you do it well it can be a boat load of fun and very rewarding.