D J ,   M u s i c The DJ can make or break a Prom. The right Prom dance music is essential. You need to book a DJ about six months in advance. December is a good time to book for the following May. Always get a contract, and put in writing what you will be expecting from the DJ. Students are usually very good at choosing a DJ and the songs to play. Poll the student body for a list of songs and music they want to hear at their Prom. Let the student committee do the legwork and get the DJ pool down to three or four before you start doing your checking. References are absolutely essential for a DJ that works a Prom. It is your biggest dance of the year, and you don't want it to be ruined by a bad DJ. Some DJ's may not have the right music for your group, some might just display a lousy attitude, or some may not have enough equipment to play such a large room. Anyway, he has the potential for ruining your dance, so be very choosy. The experiences other schools have had with a DJ are most relevant and so you will probably find those recommendations to be the most helpful. Call them and ask what their experience was with that particular DJ. If you get a favorable recommendation, you will then want to ask yourself some questions. Do the students want to choose the music? Do they want video screens? What about strobe lights? or smoke? The students need to help you make these decisions, and what you decide will make a huge difference in the price. DJ's range in price from $600 to $1500 for a Prom, so shop around. Make a careful, informed decision. You won't be sorry you spent the time researching this. The Event Group    Orie Argamanay 1860 El Camino Real Ste 200 Burlingame, CA 94010 800 - 334 - 4666 415 - 697 - 7660 FAX 415 - 697 - 0799