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Jazz and African Music for Corporate Event, Gaylord Resort

Friday, October 21st, 2011

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, 2011

A 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.

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Entertainment Production – Tip #3 Music As a Role Player

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

Successful Entertainment Production
Tip #3 Music As a Role Player

The role of music for a special event requires careful planning in order to achieve your desired goal.  Each event is unique, as is the role of the musicians unique.  Consider the following scenarios:

  1. Atmosphere, and more atmosphere.  It may change throughout your event, and the music needs to change alongside it
  2. From solemn to lively, or a mix anywhere in between; what tempo do you envision throughout your event?
  3. Is there a theme?  Let the music accompany your decor to enhance and give life to your theme.  There are endless possibilities.
  4. Is the music to be strictly background?  Is the music for background with a bit dancing?  Is the music meant to get everyone on the dance floor?  Is the music a featured act looking to capture everyone’s attention?  Is the music meant to make everyone clap their hands?
  • The music sets the tone at a special event.  Make it memorable!

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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.

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Virginia Wine Country Wedding Music (Ceremony, Reception, and Dance) at Breaux Vineyards, Purcellville, Loudoun County, VA

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Breaux Vineyards was the spectacular setting for a Virginia wine country wedding in May.  A beautiful outdoor ceremony, complete with breathtaking views, was accompanied by wedding music from the Impresario Strings Trio with Trumpet.  Olivera Music Entertainment provided sound reinforcement for the officiant, readers, and a vocalist/guitarist with wireless lapel and hand held microphones.

Guests enjoyed cocktails on the terrace, with a Jazz Trio providing background music.  For the dinner and dance, the Olivera Quartet, consisting of keyboard, bass, violin, and trumpet, played a variety of background and dance music, in an elegantly furnished and decorated tent.

The expertise of Alexandra Mottesheard of Event Bliss, Ltd., and R & R Catering ensured a memorable, fabulous evening.

The bride and groom enjoyed a picture perfect spring day setting, followed by a beautiful sunset.  Guests formed an archway with sparklers to send off the newlyweds.

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