How to Create a Playlist for a Frat Party
To create a playfist for a frat party, keep the reason for the party and the guests in mind. Top 40 music is always a safe bet, and you can even invite guests to bring their own music if you like.
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Create a Playlist for a Frat Party
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Create a customized playlist. As a top priority, include any songs of significance to your fraternity as well as your school's fight song. Additionally, choose music to suit the occasion such as R&B for parties that include dancing or country music for Western-themed parties.
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Choose Top 40 songs. Guests usually go crazy for the latest club song or new single from Top 40 artists.
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Mix fast-paced music with slow-paced music. Some guests may prefer to dance to upbeat music while others prefer slow, low-key music.
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Download songs from the Internet for a well-balanced mix. The iTunes Store is one Web site where you may purchase individual songs or entire albums for a moderate price. Your playlist will build quickly.
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Invite guests to bring their own iPods or CDs to the party. Everyone likes to play DJ, and guests can sample different kinds of music.
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Relate the music to the theme of the party. If it's homecoming, you can play songs like Queen's "We are the Champions" or for the holidays, be sure to include some of Adam Sandler's hilarious holiday music.
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Combine old with new. In addition to playing new music, add in some songs or artists from the past that your generation may have grown up with. Sugar Ray, the Beastie Boys and Creed are examples of iconic bands from the past.
Play Music at a Frat Party
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Hook up your iPod to a stereo system. Different iPods have varying degrees of capacity, so choose one that holds lots of songs so you won't have to play DJ.
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Hire a disc jockey. You can find one at a nightclub or around campus by way of advertisement and word-of-mouth. Be sure to specify that you want the DJ to stay until the party ends.
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Talk to your frat brothers. Someone probably has their own DJ equipment like mixers and turntables, which you can use for free.
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Install a good, quality stereo system. Surround systems can maximize the party experience and don't forget to turn the bass up!
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Bring in karaoke machines or at least microphones. After a few drinks, your guests will lose all inhibition and you can witness or participate in some hilarious sing-alongs.
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Tips & Warnings
Watch the volume. The campus police may pay you a visit if you disobey noise ordinances and party well into the night.
