Planning A New Year's Eve For A Music Lover

Just a few more days and 2009 is here; I still can't believe how swiftly time flew by! Welcoming the New Year has always been an exciting and much anticipated occasion. There are many different ways of ushering in the New Year; it is as diverse as those who celebrate it. If you're going to welcome 2009 with a music aficionado, why not make it a night to remember? Here are some tips:

Celebrating at Home

1. Determine if it will be a small, intimate celebration with close family and friends or if it will be a bigger event.

2. Consider the food you will serve. Here on About.Com, we have several sites you can visit to help you plan your menu. Check out our Food and Drink Channel for great menu ideas.

3. Plan the theme for your party. Since you are throwing a New Year's Eve party for someone who loves music, music-inspired decorations will surely be a big hit. The musicdepot.com has several party supplies that will fit the party you have in mind. You can also find ideas on our Family Crafts website for lots of homemade craft projects that can be used on a music-themed holiday party.

4. Of course, don't forget the music. You have three options: hire musicians, buy his/her favorite album and pop it into a player or if you can play an instrument, perform several selected pieces for your guest/s. If you want to hire musicians, you can do a search over the Internet or your local paper for performers available in your area. Don't forget to ask how many musicians will perform, the type of music included in their repertoire and hourly rate. If you want to keep it simple, you can just buy his/her favorite album from your local record store and use it as background music. If you know how to play an instrument, another option is to serenade your special someone with several selected pieces.

Attending a Concert

1. Going to a concert is one activity your music lover will enjoy. But first, determine what type of music he/she is interested in.

2. Search the Internet or browse your local paper for scheduled New Year concerts in your area. Better yet, look for a concert featuring his/her favorite artist or band.

3. If you've managed to find a concert that your companion will especially like, don't wait, purchase the tickets immediately. If you need to travel to see the concert, book your transportation and tickets ASAP before it sells out.

Now you can sit back, relax and see the look of surprise on your loved one's face come New Year's Eve. Whatever you decide to do to make this New Year memorable, I'm sure it will be much appreciated by your loved one.