History of By Appointment



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		Do you appear at private functions? We are delighted to provide the entertainment for any type of private function large or small such as corporate events, private dinners, wedding receptions and anniversaries. Do you only perform in the South West of England? We have entertained throughout the UK, Europe and US, however, the travel costs will be included in the price and copies of receipts provided. How much do you charge per performance? As each event is different, please discuss your requirements with Terry Bryant on 01202 536283 or via e-mail enquiries@byappointmentquartet.co.uk Will you require sound equipment? When we appear at small venues, we do not use sound equipment; however, if it is required the client will need to source the equipment. What are the conditions of engagement? Details of the engagement and standard conditions will be sent via e-mail to you. A deposit will be required and the balance paid at conclusion of our performance. If you wish to cancel at short notice a cancellation fee will be levied. How do we book By Appointment? Please discuss your requirements with Terry Bryant on 01202 536283 or via e-mail enquiries@byappointmentquartet.co.uk Please provide the date, location, type of event (e.g. corporate event, wedding reception) approximate number of expected guests, type of venue (e.g. hotel, marquee) and length of performance. How did the quartet get it's name? We were originally called Southern Connection. At a sing out Paul came back with two inspired names; By Appointment and Armitage Shanks, the rest as they say is history. Good idea we didn't choose the latter as the quartet would have gone down the pan by now! Who was in the original line up? The original line up was Terry, Franz, Paul and Ron Pike. Ron left the quartet in August 2000 and Alan Bulloch replaced him as tenor who sang with the quartet until May 2004 when we won a silver medal at the Harrogate convention. Alan left the quartet soon after and Peter has been singing with the quartet since June 2004. What is the secret of By Appointment's many years of success? We are all great friends; who enjoy each other's company and most of all singing together. The buzz we get from entertaining large audiences right down to small intimate parties is the most wonderful feeling. What have been the main highlights for the quartet? The various comedy routines we have developed over the years such as Silent Movies, Rock 'n Roll and The Boxing Routine stand out as particular audience favorites. Singing in the City of London on Millennium night was a tremendous experience for each of us. In 1987 we were privileged to be asked to sing at the opening of the Barbershop Museum at Harmony Hall in Kenosha, U.S. where we met so many of the society names we had only ever heard about such as Bob Johnson, Joe Liles and Tom Gentry. What does the future hold in store for By Appointment? Having won 5 Bronze and 4 Silver medals, we would love to make this our best year yet. We hope to continue to thrill audiences for many more years.
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