GOLDEN LINK CONCERT SURVEY FORM

In recent years, the proliferation of organizations offering folk music concerts in the greater Rochester area has resulted in conflicts of scheduling and the thinning of audiences. When Golden Link was founded in 1971, there were few opportunities to hear good live folk music in the area, and our organization was able to present popular, well-attended concerts on a frequent basis. Among performers, Rochester became known as a good venue, because of the enthusiasm and large attendance (and income) potential. In recent years, as other organizations such as the 12 Corners Coffeehouse, Milestones, Local Folkel, colleges, music schools, museums, etc. have begun presenting popular concerts, attendance at individual events has declined. There is significant competition for the audience's dollar as well as for their time. Currently, the 12 Corners Coffeehouse has already scheduled almost weekly concerts for the next 6-8 months, all on Saturday nights. This makes it almost impossible for Golden Link to schedule a concert on a Saturday, and siphons off some potential attendance from a concert on a Friday or other night of the week, due to cost, necessity of getting child care for two nights, and other factors. We  have had moderate success with our concerts in spite of this by being careful to select musicians of contrasting style, lesser-known musicians who command smaller fees, musicians who are more flexible in tour scheduling, etc., but the effort involved is becoming a barrier.

We would appreciate it if you would take a couple of minutes to fill out this form and submit it via E-Mail by clicking the "Submit" button below. We will use the survey results in developing a strategy for concert promotion for the 1998-99 season.

Please answer the following questions:

  1. What style of music would you most like to hear at GL concerts: Vocal w/Accompaniment Primarily Instrumental  A Few Concerts of Each
  2. What type of music would you like to hear: Traditional Contemporary                                                              A Mix of Both  Ethnic (which? - specify below)
  3. Would you prefer Solo Performers Bands or Some of Each
  4. What performers should Golden Link Present during 1998/1999?
  5. Would you prefer to hear Several "big name" acts, or  Frequent concerts by lesser-known musicians?
  6. With regard to just evening concerts, what is/are the best night(s) of the week for you to attend a concert? How many nights per week?
  7. If Golden Link presented a daytime, "family-oriented" outdoor concert, how likely are you to attend? Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely. When should it be held? Month: ,                 Day of Week: , Best Time: .
  8. Do you prefer Large, Formal Concerts, or Smaller Concerts, before and after which the artist(s) is/are accessible for conversation, autographing, etc.?
  9. Over the next year, how likely are you to attend a Golden Link-sponsored "House Concert", which might also include an optional performer workshop or "jamming" opportunity on the same day or the next: Very Likely Somewhat Likely Not Likely. What type of workshop would you be most interested in (e.g.: instrument [which?], songwriting, singing[voice; harmony], other):
  10. Bigger-name acts require higher fees, larger audiences, larger venues and more promotion. What is the most you would pay to attend such a concert: $8, $10, $12, $15, $18, $20, $25, Other (specify):.
  11. We would be very interested in hearing your comments and suggestions:
  12. Would you like to volunteer on the concert committee? Yes  No. (This could involve identifying and contacting performers, securing venues and other resources, publicity, selling tickets in advance and at the gate, etc.)
  13. Would you like to volunteer to help at a Golden Link concert, in lieu of paying admission? Yes   No (This could involve helping to set up and  tear down equipment, selling tickets, selling performer merchandise, hospitality, etc.)

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