text: WHOA!  Back up there slugger!  You're putting the cart before the horse.  So, you want to start a band?  And it's to be showcased at a talent show?\nFirst, decide what kind of sound you're looking for.  Who's going to be in charge and make all of the decisions?  And everyone's going to agree to follow?  Assuming you're in charge.  Pick out the music you're going to perform.  Have sheet music.  What kind of instruments are going to be needed to achieve that sound?  Advertise and hold auditions.  Remember, not all studio musicians make good stage performers and Visa Versa.  Hold the auditions, get names, phone numbers and demo tapes of everyone.  Listen to what each has to offer, write down your ideas.  Take the tapes and listen to them again.  Pare it down and begin making your call backs.  Get everyone together and see if there's a chemistry -- you'll know it if there is.  Begin rehearsing.  Practice individually and then together.  Record yourselves and play it back so everyone can hear what you sound like as a group.  Keep practicing.  Give it about a year to really get the act down, practicing in front of small audiences -- not your family and friends, you'll never get them to tell the truth.  And when at last you are ready, take it to the stage.  Be prepared for squabbles within the band and always have an ace in the hole.  Someone doesn't like the way things are going and wants to do it their way, have a back up.  Do you have all of the equipment?  Is each individual going to be expected to buy and supply their own or are you planning on renting?  Starting a band isn't really so easy, but if you are determined and everyone is willing to commit, it can be done.  Be realistic.  Eventually, it will be fun.