All About
Shades of Blue...
[Locations Played]
[Fee Considerations]
[Customer Commitment]
[Photo Gallery]
Bold, Brassy, Baltimore-based, Big Band
- These words only partly describe Shades
of
Blue Orchestra... the best in Big Band music in
the Mid-Atlantic Area! Here's more...
The
Shades
of Blue
Orchestra performs a variety of musical styles and selections in an effort
to promote and recreate the Big Band sound applying that
sound to popular music from the 30s to the present. Established in 1976, this
18-piece Big Band consists of a well-balanced complement of brass, woodwind, and rhythm
instruments as well as two of the finest Big Band vocalists anywhere. The Orchestras
repertoire of music includes Swing, Rock, Standard Ballads, Popular Ballads, Latin, Retro,
Waltzes, Polkas, and miscellaneous selections. The Orchestra has performed at social,
fraternal, civic, and business functions throughout the mid-Atlantic
area. The
Shades of Blue
Orchestra
provides consistently high quality music for your listening and dancing pleasure.
When
attired in formal wear, the Orchestra displays elegance
and professionalism to complement any event! Whether it's a large venue
and crowd, a small intimate setting, indoors or out,
Shades
of Blue offers outstanding musical
entertainment -- expect
****
"four stars out of four"
from your guests!
Locations
The
Shades of Blue
Orchestra has performed at the following
locations:
Notable
Large Venues |
Notable Historic
Locations |
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Baltimore
Convention Center |
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Johns Hopkins Evergreen House |
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Washington, D.C.
Convention Center |
w
Westminster Hall |
w
Meyerhoff Symphony
Hall |
w
Engineering Soc. of Baltimore |
w
Morris Mechanic
Theatre |
w
The Peabody Library |
w
Oriole Park at
Camden Yards |
w
B&O Railroad Museum |
w
M&T Bank Stadium |
w
Baltimore Museum of Industry |
w
Smithsonian
Institute |
w
The Walters Art Gallery |
w
Ripken Stadium |
w
Shrine of the Boumi Temple |
w
Pimlico Race Course |
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Scottish Rite Temple |
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University Center -
UMBC |
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Masonic Grand Lodge |
w
Maryland Hall for
Creative Arts, Annapolis |
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American Visionary Arts Museum |
w
Carroll County Arts
Center |
w
Auburn House - Towson
University |
w
Mt. Gretna
Playhouse (PA) |
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Savage Mills |
|
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Paca House - Annapolis |
Hotels/Ballroom Facilities |
w
Grey Rock Mansion |
w
Willard
Inter-Continental - D.C. |
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Liriodendron Mansion |
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Baltimore Hyatt Regency |
w
Ceresville Mansion |
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Sheraton Inner Harbor |
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Ostertag Vista |
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Harbor Court Hotel |
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Aspen Institute |
w
Lord Baltimore Hotel |
w
Maple Hall |
w
Baltimore
Renaissance Hotel |
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Ft. McNair (D.C.) |
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Belvedere Hotel
|
w
Valencia Ballroom (York, PA)
|
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Hunt Valley Inn |
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Towson Sheraton |
Country
Clubs/Resorts |
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Pikesville Hilton |
w
DuPont Country Club |
w
Sheraton BWI |
w
Baltimore Country Club |
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Tidewater Inn (Easton) |
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Maryland Club |
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Bethesda Marriott |
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Elkridge Club |
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Sheraton Premiere (Tysons) |
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Greenspring Club |
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Key Bridge Marriott (D.C.) |
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Turf Valley Resort |
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Harrisburg Marriott |
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Suburban Club |
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Martins West, East, Eudowood, Northpoint |
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Rolling Road Club |
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Martins Westminster |
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Hillendale Club |
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Crofton Country Club |
Other
Regional Locations/Clients |
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Old South Country Club |
w
Friday Night Dance
Club |
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Chesapeake Bay Beach Club |
w
Lady Baltimore (Inner Harbor) |
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Boordy Vineyards |
Notable Events |
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Naylor Wine Cellars |
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Ocean City Sunfest |
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The Avenue at White Marsh |
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Baltimore City Fair |
w
WLG Radio |
w
Walters Art Gallery
Hackerman House Gala |
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WYPR Radio |
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Army/Navy Weekend Gala |
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Fox 45 TV |
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Baltimore Ravens All-Community Team |
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WJZ TV |
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Fee Considerations
Major factors that determine the
contract fees to obtain the services of
Shades
of Blue
Orchestra include:
- Date of Event
- Location of Event
- Duration of Event
- Date of Contract
- Special Entertainment Arrangements
Your organization will find that the
Orchestra.
Arrangements to hear the group can be made to coincide
with rehearsals or scheduled performances. Contact the Orchestra Manager for
further details. A demo CD and/or song list are available upon request.
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Customer Commitment
The
Shades
of Blue
Orchestra offers the finest in
Big Band music. Nevertheless, our commitment to you goes far beyond the musical
offering. We will:
- provide personal service and flexibility
in planning and preparing for your event.
- visit and review any event site
we have not previously played (as appropriate).
- be efficient and as discrete as
possible in set-up and tear-down.
- provide a bandstand set-up that is neat
as well as functional.
- dress in an appropriate professional
manner for your occasion.
- start our performance on time
and end breaks promptly.
- demonstrate the highest standards of
professional conduct at all times.
- do our utmost to provide quality
entertainment for the dancing and listening pleasure of your guests.
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of
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