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"Thank you for helping us to make the STEIN/WEISS Wedding the super success that it was. Your orchestra was absolutely OUTSTANDING"
G/M PRODUCTIONS
"Your orchestra's performance was truly outstanding. We couldn't be more pleased"
HOUSTON GRAND OPERA
"Thank you so much for the wonderful job your orchestra did at our bridal event. Your music, as always, was beautiful"
TIFFANY & CO.
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WEDDING MUSIC FAQ
SECTION II - WHO WE ARE
6) What Styles of Music Do You Play?
Bands should have their repertoire list available for your review. If a band quickly answers, "don’t worry, we play everything"....WORRY. It is absolutely impossible to play everything. Well, I guess a band could TRY to play every style, but that does not mean that they will sound good playing every style! Look for a band that plays the styles of music that you are interested in. This sounds obvious, but there are people who will hire a swing band and then request music from the 1980s. Ask the band about its musical strengths. What are the styles of music that the band thinks that it performs best?
The Stu Hirsh Orchestra maintains a huge repertoire. Our song list covers over 80 years of popular music. While our song list is very extensive, it is not our entire repertoire. If there are particular songs that you want to hear, please ask us about them. Our goal is to perform each style authentically and accurately. We want you to hear a sound that faithfully reproduces that particular era of music. Our repertoire includes standards, big band swing, Latin, rock and roll from the 1950s through 2004, waltzes, ethnic songs and specialty selections. Please review our Song List.
7) What Is the Band’s Performance Like?
Of course, you want great music. But the way in which the music is presented is very subjective and is completely a matter of personal taste. Do you want a performance that is conservative and understated, or do you want a Las Vegas show band? Are you looking for elegance, or a band whose performance looks like a rock concert? What you want to do is to select a band that reflects your personality.
The Stu Hirsh Orchestra performs with sophistication, fun, elegance and energy. Our vocalists and instrumentalists are always interacting with the guests. We are not only performing for you and your guests, but we are always performing directly to our audience. We never just go through the motions of making music. After all, we have a wonderful job - performing for people. And we want you and your guests to thoroughly enjoy the music. When it is appropriate, our vocalists will even leave the stage and perform on the dance floor, right along side you and your guests. We want you to share in the fun and energy that is found in the music. Please listen to us and see our video.
8) Who Are the Members of the Band?
Now, here is something to be aware of..............
There are many bands that do not have regular personnel. A band leader may not want you to see the band, because he has no idea what musicians will be available for your wedding. The musicians you hear on a demo CD may be different form the musicians you saw on a video and a completely different group of musicians may be performing at your wedding!!! Make sure that you ask about the band members. Are they regulars? Are the singers on the demo CD the same singers who work with the band now? And, most importantly, will the singers (that you think sound great) still be with the band when your wedding day arrives?
Also, ask the band leader if he will personally be at your wedding! You don’t want to be surprised at the last minute and find out the band leader you expected to be at your wedding is sending a substitute, because the original band leader booked another job - believe us, it happens!
The answer to any of these questions should be a simple YES or NO. Any hesitation by the band leader is a pretty good indication that band members are not regulars and that the leader, for one reason or another, plays "fast and loose" with personnel - including himself.
The reason that we have photos and video of the band is because those individuals, in the photos and video, are the full-time and exclusive members of the Stu Hirsh Orchestra! Every member of the orchestra is a talented and accomplished music professional. Many members of the orchestra have been with us for more than ten years. And by working with the same talented group of performers, for so many years, we have been able to maintain the highest levels of professionalism and musicianship.
9) What If a Band Member Is Unavailable for My Wedding?
Like any office, personnel changes may occur. Illness, extenuating circumstances, vacations, or even pregnancies can cause a temporary or permanent change in band members. In the unlikely event that a member of the Stu Hirsh Orchestra cannot be present at your wedding, a substitute, of the highest quality, will be used as a replacement.
10) What Does the Orchestra Wear?
Unless a client requests different attire, the men wear tuxedos, white shirts and black ties. The women dress in evening wear, either cocktail length or full length gowns.
11) Will the Orchestra Travel Out of Town?
Absolutely. The Stu Hirsh Orchestra has performed throughout the United States.
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