Bands

Description
The act of performing music which includes all types of bands such as concert, jazz and rock bands to the more traditional marching and brass bands along with singing activities and choirs (not Gang Shows / Scout shows - see Staged Performances)

Who is it suitable for?
This activity is suitable for any age.

Badge Links
Beavers My Skills Challenge Award
Cubs Our Skills Challenge Award, Entertainer Activity Badge
Scotus Creative Challenge Award, Entertainer Activity Badge
Explorers Performing Arts Activity Badge

How to run/provide bands

There are 2 ways of running Bands in Scouting. These are:

Scout-led activity - running bands yourself or using someone else in Scouting
Externally-led activity - running bands using an external provider

Factsheets on bands

The following activity factsheets are relevant to this activity:

FS120000 Risk Assessment
FS120007 Joint Adventurous Activities with Girlguiding
FS120013 Joint activities with other organisations - except Girlguiding
FS120075 InTouch
FS120081 Activity Information Form
FS120212 Musical Performance Toolkit

Rules on bands

The following activity rules are relevant to this activity:

Rule 9.1 Activity Rules - Application
Rule 9.2 Preparations
Rule 9.3 InTouch
Rule 9.4 Risk Assessment
Rule 9.5 Emergency Procedure
Rule 9.22 Creative Activities for Public Performance