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Transform Your Big Band Organization with Band Planner

15-30 typical members
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Big bands require one essential element to thrive: impeccable organization! Managing a large jazz ensemble is complex, involving clearly defined roles, event coordinator relationships, rehearsal schedules, budget planning, and musician reimbursements. Band Planner provides everything you need to run your big band smoothly and professionally.

📝Define Your Lineup with Precision

Ensure you always have the perfect formation for every big band performance. Create new events, collect musician availability, and finalize your lineup based on your specific instrumentation needs and scheduling requirements.

👥 Schedule and Manage Rehearsals

Rehearsals are the foundation of every successful performance. Track member attendance at practice sessions to improve your ensemble's overall performance quality and identify areas needing attention.

🎼Distribute Sheet Music Digitally

Streamline music distribution by uploading arrangements directly to the platform. Each musician accesses only their specific parts—saxophones see saxophone charts, trumpets see trumpet parts, and so on. No more copying and mailing scores!

📊Track Big Band Performance Statistics

Maintain a complete record of all your ensemble's concerts. Access detailed analytics (number of performances, venues, reimbursements, attendance trends) to boost your group's professional credibility and keep musicians motivated.

📈Monitor Your Big Band's Financial Health

Financial management is crucial for any large ensemble to handle year-round expenses confidently. Track income and expenses, categorize transactions with customizable labels, and maintain healthy cash flow throughout the season.

Specific Features

Verify Attendance for Rehearsals and Concerts

Never face a performance short-handed. Monitor musician attendance for all band commitments to ensure you have complete sections for every gig.

Guest Musician Management

Seamlessly add substitute or guest musicians for dates when you need additional players or specialized instrumentalists.

Lock Confirmed Lineups

Once you've secured your desired formation, lock the attendance roster and confidently organize your concert with a confirmed personnel list.

Shared Calendar System

Managing multiple gigs and rehearsals? Our shared calendar keeps every member informed about upcoming commitments, allowing them to block dates in advance. Eliminate scheduling conflicts and last-minute cancellations!

Google Calendar and Apple Calendar Sync

Each musician can synchronize the band calendar with their personal Google or Apple Calendar. All confirmed commitments automatically populate their personal schedule—making it impossible to miss rehearsals or performances.

Comprehensive Financial Management

Track your ensemble's revenue and expenses with detailed precision. Transactions can be allocated across multiple budget categories and linked to specific events, providing clear visibility into which gigs are profitable and informing smarter booking decisions.

Concert Program Builder

Create professional concert programs by selecting pieces from your digital repertoire. Each musician can download a complete PDF setlist for printing or tablet use. Guest musicians can independently download their parts for assigned performances—eliminating time wasted sending files via WhatsApp!

Digital Archive

No more loose sheets! With Band Planner, all your Sheet Music will be stored in the band’s cloud — you can access it anytime you want!

Use Cases

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Rehearsal and concert scheduling

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Digital sheet music library management

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Financial tracking and budgeting

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Attendance monitoring and reporting

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Attendance monitoring and reporting

Recommended Plans for Big Band

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  • Up to 20 members
  • Unlimited events
  • Attendance management
  • Rehearsal and concert calendar
  • Digital sheet music library (up to 200 MB)
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€99 /year VAT excluded

For Growing Ensembles

  • All Free plan features included
  • Up to 50 members
  • Advanced performance analytics
  • Digital sheet music library(up to a 2 GB storage)
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€149 /year VAT excluded

To Unlock All Our Features

  • All Pro plan features included
  • Unlimited members
  • Guest musician management
  • Complete financial management (budgets, balance sheets, and per-member allocations)
  • Digital sheet music library (up to 10 GB storage)
  • Polls
  • Priority customer support
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