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Skyliners Big Band

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Record #: BAR1356
Last Modified: 11 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 11 Sep 2024

Contacts

E-Mail bandleader@skylinersbigband.com
Website www.skylinersbigband.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063697650711
Primary Contact David O'Halloran, Booking contact; Email: davan33music@gmail.com
Alternate Contact Ron Robbins, Musical Director; Email: info@skylinersbigband.com

Addresses

Address & Map Rehearsals and performance held in various locations
Barrie, ON
 
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Physical Access Unknown - Accessibility varies with location, call for information

Description

Description (Service)

Seventeen piece swing band with a vocalist that recreates the sound of the Big Band Era (1930-1950's)

  • plays music of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Harry James, as well as Latin, ballads, waltzes, fox-trots and swing requests and contemporary hits
  • holds a public rehearsal in June at Barrie City Hall in preparation for their participation in the Barrie Jazz & Blues Festival, check website for times/dates for these and other concerts
  • available for private bookings, including weddings, anniversaries and birthdays
  • Skyliners Youth Big Band, under the musical direction of Daryl Yaeger, available to high school age students interested in playing jazz and swing, call or visit Skyliners Youth Big Band for more information

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Hours

Rehearsals: Sat 9 am-11 am

Performances: hours vary
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility Skyliners Big Band
  • Performance level musicians, call for more information
Skyliners Youth Big Band
  • musicians under the age of 20 who play trumpet, trombone, saxophone, bass guitar, guitar, keyboard and drum set
  • special cases can and will be made for Clarinet, Flute, and French Horn players depending on ability
Application

Email or visit website for information
Languages English
Fees Service - Contact band for private bookings, fees negotiable

Subjects

Service Categories Music Groups ; Music Performances
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