Admins, Managers, and Coordinators are equipped to add new songs to the music library.
Step-by-Step Guide to Adding a Song:
Navigation:
- Go to the menu, select Music > Manage Music, and click on the Add Music button located in the top right corner above the table.
- Alternatively, click Music in the menu and then select Add Music.
Song Details:
- Unique ID: Assign an alphanumeric code as a unique identifier for each song. If you don't have a predefined system, set the value to 0, and the system will automatically generate a new number for each added song.
- Title: Enter the title of the music piece. If there are multiple arrangements of the same song, use the Related People section (farther down the page) to note the arranger or composer, which helps differentiate between versions in the music library.
Assignments:
- This section can be skipped as it will be discontinued. To assign your music to members (so they can see and access the information) you will add your song to an assigned setlist after you complete adding the song.
Read about setlists here.
Attachments and Links:
- Attachments: Use the Choose File link to upload a file from your computer, or drag and drop a file into the Drop Files Here to Attach area. Click Upload to attach the file to the song.
- Links: Add links to relevant external content, such as a YouTube video of the song being performed, by clicking Add Link.
Additional Information:
- Classification: Fill out this section to include more detailed information about the music piece.
- Related People: Click Add Person to include details about the song's arranger, composer, lyricist, etc. This aids in identifying songs with similar titles in the library.
- Stock: Update stock information for physical copies of the music piece, if applicable.
- Performances: Document historical performances by clicking Add Performance. This section is updated manually, and will not autofill.
Notes:
- Use the notes section for reminders or to annotate specific sections of the music that require attention during rehearsals.
Final Step:
- Ensure you save all changes and additions before navigating away from the Add Music page to secure the new song entry in your library.