Submitted by Tami Mangusso, Aurora, Colorado

Idea posted December 18, 2003

Instead of giving the audience a boring speech about concert etiquette, I decided that I would spice it up by rapping it to the audience. I use "Rap Track" from Music Express Oct/Nov Vol. 3, No. 2 (track 22 on the CD).

Hello everybody and welcome to our show.
Before we begin there are some things you should know.
It's all about concert etiquette.
To help the performers so they won't get upset.
People have come from far and near
To see our show they want to watch and hear.
During the show avoid disruptions
With needless talk or rude interruptions
Turn off any noise making devices
We do not need unexpected surprises
When you take a picture of your child
Do it respectfully and don't get wild
Some people are trying to videotape
Conversations we should not make
This room may look like a gymnasium
But today it's our performance auditorium
Please keep your children from running around
We do not need any extra sound
Babies sometime scream and shout
Please feel free to take them out
Respect your neighbors and their space
Stay in your spot for that's the best place
Try not to clap or stomp your feet
Even if the music has a good beat
If we need your help we will give you a shout
And tell you what it's all about
Booing and hissing are not permitted
Positive attitudes we are committed
Feel free to applause after the song
When showing appreciation, you can't go wrong
Whistling and cheering can be too loud
And it can hurt the people you're around
If you need to leave early, we can't imagine why
Do it quietly we hope you will comply.
By having respect we can have a good time
Then we can enjoy our performance time
Here is one thing for you to remember
That will help you to be an audience winner
People are here to watch the performance
And not to be entertained by the audience
Now I told you all you should know
So sit right back and enjoy the show!