Jazz and African Music were provided for a corporate event at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort. The “Olivera Quintet“, consisting of piano, bass, drums, saxophone, and guitar, provided a variety of music entertainment. As the 2,300 guests entered the ballroom, they were greeted with upbeat jazz music, followed by a variety of selections for dinner music. An awards ceremony followed, with 16 custom arrangements performed for the emcees and award recipients. Following a performance by Diana Ross, the “Memories of Africa” 8-pc. percussion ensemble lead the guests downstairs to an after party with Kool & The Gang.
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Stone Bridge High School Marching Band, Ashburn, Virginia, performs for a Corporate Event at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort
Saturday, September 17th, 2011A marching band, The Stone Bridge High School Marching Bulldogs from Ashburn, Virginia, provided a patriotic flair to a corporate event at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort. Entering through back doors to maintain an element of surprise, this Virginia Honors Band Ensemble entered the ballroom performing a “Main Street America” Medley. Conference attendees with ties to the military were asked to stand as the band performed “This Land is Your Land”. The band reassembled outside, performing selections from Dvorak’s “New World Symphony” as associates left the closing session.
Dixieland Music for 4th of July Parade includes “Swing Dixie”, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
A Fourth of July parade along King Street in Leesburg, Virginia, included dixieland music by the “Swing Dixie” five-piece band, consisting of trumpet, clarinet, trombone, banjo, and tuba, provided by Olivera Music Entertainment. Dixieland music is true American music, providing upbeat, lively sounds to honor our troops and celebrate our freedom. The crowds warmly welcomed the ensemble, an entry which garnered the “Best Musical Entry Over 15” Award from the Leesburg Daybreak Rotary Club, the organizers of the parade.
Herald Trumpets sound for “National Geographic Evening Of Exploration: Oceans” Inaugural Gala
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
Herald Trumpets sounded a fanfare for the “National Geographic Evening of Exploration: Oceans” Inaugural Gala at the Society’s D.C. headquarters. The ocean-themed event, transformed the cafeteria into an underwater extravaganza. Guests walked a blue carpet, then found themselves surrounded by coral and seaweed draped from the ceiling and scenes of marine life swimming on the walls. The evening celebrated the work of its Explorers-in-Residence, Fellows, and Emerging Explorers, and honored three individuals. Scientists from the International Space Station sent a personal shout-out for their astronauts’ view of the world’s oceans, which cover 70 percent of the earth. As guests entered for dinner, two herald trumpets sounded the ever-recognizable National Geographic fanfare. Kudos to Syzygy for the decor, Atmosphere for the lighting, Olivera Music Entertainment for the music, and Gardner Mills Group as executive producers for a spectacular production!
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