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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...
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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 30’s 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 Orchestra’s
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. The Orchestra, attired in formal wear, 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 Orchestra has performed at the following locations:
- Baltimore Convention Center
- Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
- Morris Mechanic Theatre
- Maryland Hall for Creative Arts, Annapolis
- M&T Bank Stadium
- Camden Club, Oriole Park at Camden Yards
- Martin’s West, Eastwind, Eudowood, Northpoint, Westminster
- Baltimore Country Club
- Maryland Club
- Elkridge Club
- Greenspring Club
- Hillendale Club
- Turf Valley Resort
- Rolling Road Club
- Suburban Club
- Crofton Country Club
- Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
- Engineering Soc. of Baltimore
- The Peabody Library
- B&O Railroad Museum
- The Walters Art Gallery
- Johns Hopkins Evergreen House
- Westminster Hall
- Baltimore Museum of Industry
- American Visionary Arts Museum
- Greystone Manor
- Carroll Country Arts Center
- Lady Baltimore (Inner Harbor)
- Shrine of the Boumi Temple
- Baltimore Hyatt Regency
- Sheraton Inner Harbor
- Harbor Court Hotel
- Belvedere Hotel
- Lord Baltimore Hotel
- Marriott's Hunt Valley Inn
- Towson Sheraton
- Tidewater Inn (Easton)
- Bethesda Marriott
- Sheraton Premiere (Tysons)
- Key Bridge Marriott (D.C.)
- Ft. McNair (D.C.)
- DuPont Country Club (Wilmington)
- Harrisburg Marriott
- Vineyards and other public locations
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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 is very affordable.
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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Photo Gallery
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