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Lineups, roles, substitutions

Management software for orchestras, ensembles and larger lineups

BandCalendar helps orchestras, ensembles, collectives and larger lineups coordinate musicians, roles, lineups, substitutions, projects, events, documents and payments without losing visibility on who plays what, where and when.

In this page

  • Lineups, roles and substitutions always readable
  • Events, projects, documents and setlists connected
  • Fees, advances and balances by collaborator

Common friction

What this solves

01

Large lineups hard to update when availability, roles or substitutions change

02

Multiple lineups to keep separate: full orchestra, reduced ensemble, quartet, horn section or string section

03

Events, rehearsals, concerts and special projects with different documents, setlists and notes

04

Fees, advances, reimbursements and balances to calculate for many collaborators

05

Operational information that must reach only the involved people without confusing the rest of the team

Definition

What is orchestra and ensemble management software?

Orchestra and ensemble management software coordinates collaborators, roles, lineups, substitutions, projects, events, documents and payments when the lineup is large. It keeps who plays what, where and when readable without mixing personnel and payments.

Workflow

How it works in BandCalendar

1

Map collaborators and roles

Record musicians, instruments, contacts, roles, notes and lineup associations.

2

Build lineups

Create reusable setups for full orchestra, reduced ensemble, sections or specific projects.

3

Assign lineups to events

Each date can use an existing lineup or adapt it with substitutions and extra collaborators.

4

Distribute documents and setlists

Scores, riders, setlists, timings and notes stay linked to the event and available to the team.

5

Control payments and history

Track fees, advances, reimbursements, balances and activities for every involved collaborator.

Connected features

The operational pieces stay connected

Collaborator records with instruments and roles
Reusable lineups and variable ensembles
Projects for seasons, concerts and productions
Events with linked lineup, documents and notes
Setlists, repertoires and music materials
Documents, scores, riders and media
Fees, advances, reimbursements and balances by musician
Team roles and permissions for collaborators

Product screenshots

See the workflow in the real app

BandCalendar collaborator list with filters, musician cards, contacts, roles and lineups
Collaborator list with filters, contacts, roles and lineups.
BandCalendar lineup list with cards, members, status and linked projects
Musical lineups with members, status and linked projects.
BandCalendar lineup members tab with collaborators, music roles and lineup structure
Lineup members with collaborators, music roles and structure.
BandCalendar fee summary with period KPIs, previous comparison and collaborator totals
Fee summary with period KPIs, comparison and collaborator totals.

Try the workflow

Start from Orchestras and ensembles

Use the free plan to reproduce this workflow with your real clients, events, documents and collaborators.

Start by setting up

  • Map collaborators and roles
  • Build lineups
  • Assign lineups to events

Internal links

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FAQ

Questions before starting

Can I manage multiple lineups?

Yes. You can create different lineups and link them to events and projects: full orchestra, reduced ensemble, quartet, sections or special setups.

Can I manage substitutions and extra collaborators?

Yes. Each event can have its own lineup, collaborators and payments even when the setup differs from the standard lineup.

Can I see payments by collaborator?

Yes. The Payments area shows amounts, advances, balances, reimbursements and payment status.

Can I link scores and documents to events?

Yes. Documents and media can be uploaded and associated with events, lineups, projects or collaborators.

Can collaborators access the app?

Yes. You can invite team members with different roles and permissions, limiting access to the information they need.

Is it useful for rehearsals and productions too?

Yes. You can use calendar, projects, tasks, documents and notes for rehearsals, recordings, productions and preparation concerts.

Keep exploring before you start

Compare related workflows, then open the free plan when you are ready to test it on a real booking.

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