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Skyliners Big Band

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Record #: BAR1356
Last Modified: 27 Mar 2023
Last Full Update: 27 Mar 2023

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
Meeting Location - Monthly Performance held at City Hall Rotunda
70 Collier St
Barrie, ON L4M 4T5
 
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Intersection Mulcaster St and Collier St
Physical Access Fully Accessible - Thu Performance Location

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
  • performs third Thursday of the month at the City Hall Rotunda from 7 pm-9 pm
  • also 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

Monthly Performances: Third Thu of the month, 7 pm-9 pm at City Hall Rotunda

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 ; None - No charge for performances at City Hall Rotunda, but donations happily accepted

Subjects

Service Categories Music Groups ; Music Performances

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