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St. Louis Most Versatile Band PRESS KIT T H E M A T T Introducing M C C A L L I E O R C H E S T R A The Matt McCallie Orchestra specializes in creating the perfect soundscape for your most precious

1 St. Louis Most Versatile Band PRESS KIT T H E M A T T Introducing M C C A L L I E O R C H E S T R A The Matt McCallie Orchestra specializes in creating the perfect soundscape for your most precious memories. Our audiences always want more and their reviews have ranked us in the top 5% amongst all types of wedding professionals across the entire United States. As a full service music entertainment company The Matt McCallie Orchestra can provide almost any type of ensemble and performs nearly every style of popular American music.

2 Exclusive Features I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N The Matt McCallie Orchestra is the only band in St. Louis with a full time vocalist, strings section, horns section, and rhythm section. A U T H E N T I C I T Y With arrangements written with as many as over 50 parts nearly every part of your favorite songs can be performed with great authenticity. Background vocals, auxiliary percussion, synths, strings, and horns are all transcribed in accurate detail. O R I G I N A L I T Y In addition to meticulously transcribed cover songs we have an award winning songwriter writing original arrangements of popular songs that no other band in the world is playing. And this band isn t just a cover band. We also do shows with all original music. V E R S A T I L I T Y The most flexible band in town, The Matt McCallie Orchestra can customize its instrumentation to clients preferences. Some of our most popular options include our string quartet, an acoustic duo with a singing guitar player and sax, a jazz combo, rock band, big band, and our impressive variety band that can expand to an orchestra with over 20 musicians. Stylistically this band has something for everyone. All of our music is appropriate for all ages. And for those who love to dance we cover contemporary Top 40 chart toppers and nearly all popular genres dating back to the classical greats. 80 s hair band rock, oldies, Motown, soul, funk, country, folk, polkas, waltzes, and Latin just to name a few. We literally play almost every popular American style. E X C I T E M E N T This band truly loves performing its great music for every audience. Nearly every show ends with the audience calling out for the band to keep playing! The passion emitted from our musicians is always felt and enjoyed by every audience. P R O F E S S I O N A L I S M Our musicians have years of performing experience and nearly every member has at least one music degree from some of the world s most prestigious institutions. We have entertained many types of events at concert halls, outdoors, corporate and community events, private and holiday parties, and many weddings. The band s website offers a wealth of information to help clients select services appropriate for their event. Our blog discusses commonly asked questions and our website engages a step by step approach to assist in making selections. Our Event Form tells us everything we ll need to know to prepare for each event.

v Accolades 2015 Couples Choice Award, WeddingWire 2010 1st Place Southeast Alaska State Fair Singer Songwriter Competition 2009 1st Place Evanston, Wyoming Fall Rodeo Music Festival Biography In

He quickly auditioned for and was hired by many different groups as a vocalist, violinist, guitar player, and arranger.

In late 2011 the planning process began and in the spring of 2012 The Matt McCallie Orchestra, L.L.C. became a licensed music business.

3 v Accolades 2015 Couples Choice Award, WeddingWire st Place Southeast Alaska State Fair Singer Songwriter Competition st Place Evanston, Wyoming Fall Rodeo Music Festival Biography In 2010 musician Matt McCallie returned to St. Louis after performing around the world and mentoring musicians throughout the United States as a conductor, director, clinician, adjudicator, and teacher. He quickly auditioned for and was hired by many different groups as a vocalist, violinist, guitar player, and arranger. Musicians urged Matt to create a new band that would please any audience and provide a more satisfactory experience for professional musicians. In late 2011 the planning process began and in the spring of 2012 The Matt McCallie Orchestra, L.L.C. became a licensed music business. Within only a couple years The Matt McCallie Orchestra earned a solid reputation on the local music scene along with a growing fan base. Thanks to clients and fans The Matt McCallie Orchestra is ranked in the top 5% amongst all types of wedding professionals throughout the entire United States. The Matt McCallie Orchestra has a music library of over 2,000 songs and is constantly expanding for new clients. Most of our arrangements are written by an award winning songwriter and are performed exclusively by The Matt McCallie Orchestra and sought after by many other bands and musicians around the world.

4 0 Weddings v W E D D I N G C E R E M O N Y W E D D I N G C E R E M O N Y Prelude Processionals Bridal March Ceremony Interludes Recessional Postlude Cocktail Hour Dinner Dancing Additional Services Master Of Ceremonies Stage & Dance Floor Lighting DJ Photography Videography Custom Song Arranging Clinics Adjudication

5 Social Media Subscribe to our Google Calendar at mattmccallieorchestra.com and like and follow us on social media. F E A T U R E D V E N U E S We have provided our live bands and DJ entertainment for corporate functions, community events, weddings, holiday celebrations, dance clubs, and private parties at these and other establishments. Algonquin Country Club Allerton Park America s Center An Evening of Jazz at Cedarhurst Beyond Broadway Charles F. Knight Center Chaumette Vineyards & Winery Coronado Ballroom Four Points Sheraton Glenn Echo Country Club Hermann Hill Vineyard & Inn Hilton Frontenac St. Louis Hollywood Casino Innsbrook Resort Jefferson County Fairgrounds Jefferson Underground Gallery Kirkwood Amphitheater Lake Hill Winery Missouri Botanical Garden Lake Hill Winery Oliva On The Hill OPAA Food Awards Banquet Pere Marquette Picasso s Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel Robbie s House Of Jazz Spazio Westoprt Plaza St. Francis Xavier College Church St. Jude s Children s Hospital St. Louis Marriott West St. Louis Model A Club St. Paul Cathedral The Central West End The Four Seasons The Old Post Office The Touhill Performing Arts Center The Westin Third Degree Glass Factory Villa Antonio Winery Windows On Washington

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