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Business Support is Essential for a Healthy Community

Tuesday, September 17th, 2013

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Olivera Music Entertainment has a strong commitment to give back to those who support our communities.  Business support is essential for our community to thrive and prosper.  Over the past 27 years we have donated over a quarter million dollars to numerous community and non-profit organizations and events, including the following:
Active Duty U.S. Military Personnel
Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association
American Red Cross
Ashburn Farm Barracuda Swim Team
Barns at Franklin Park
Blue Ridge Hospice
Committee for Dulles
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Disabled Veterans of America
Dulles Area Association of Realtors
Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce
Executive Women International
Fauquier Chamber of Commerce
Fauquier Hospital
Fauquier Springs Country Club
Fight for the Child
Final Salute
Folger Shakespeare Library
Food & Friends
George Washington University, Loudoun Campus
Hunt Country Celebrations
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Inova Health Foundation
Inova Loudoun Hospital Foundation
International Special Events Society, DC Chapter
Junior League of Northern Virginia
Leesburg Rotary
Leesburg VFW
Let’s Help Kids
Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter
Loudoun Area Agency for the Aging
Loudoun Arts Council
Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association
Loudoun Country Day School
Loudoun County Public Schools
Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce
Loudoun Community Free Clinic
Loudoun Heart Association
Loudoun Hunt
Loudoun Interfaith Relief
Loudoun Symphony Association
Loudoun Therapeutic Riding
Loudoun United Way
Loudoun YMCA
Manassas Battlefield Trust
March of Dimes
Middleburg Classic Horse Show
Middleburg Tennis Club
Montgomery Hospice
National Building Museum
National Museum of American History
National Steeplechase Association
Oatlands
Operation Second Chance
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Potomac Riverkeeper
Rotary International
St. David’s Episcopal Church
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Smithsonian Institution
Thomas Balch Library
Tigerlily Foundation
Town of Leesburg
Virginia Hospital Center
Virginia Opera
Virginia Therapeutic Riding
WETA
Wolf Trap Foundation
Together, we can make a difference!
Please support your community!

 

Jazz Band Sonyx at 2013 ‘Chef’s Best’

Tuesday, September 10th, 2013

Once again, the six-piece Jazz Band Sonyx kept the crowds grooving along at the Annual ‘Chef’s Best’ Dinner & Auction to benefit Food & Friends.  The packed ballroom at the Washington Hilton found no shortage of food and drinks from savory to sweet to enjoy.  These seasoned musicians performed a wide variety of jazz band selections, from dixieland, bebop, swing, cool jazz, and contemporary selections.  Sonyx consists of trumpet, saxophone, piano, guitar, bass, and drums.  These seasoned professionals have been performing in the DC area for over 20 years, for a variety of events with a variety of music styles.

Jazz Band Sonyx

Jazz Band Sonyx for ‘Chef’s Best’ 2013

Capital Award 2013 for ‘Best Sponsored Event Team’ for DC ISES

Monday, August 19th, 2013

Capital Award at Gannett Capital Award Gannet Headquarters

Olivera Music Entertainment was honored to receive a 2013 ‘Capital Award’ from the DC chapter of the International Special Events Society for ‘Best Sponsored Event Team’.  These annual awards recognize the best special events for the previous year produced by ISES DC chapter members.  The Team Awards are the most prestigious and competitive of the the categories, as each entry involves several ISES members.  The team for this event, the ‘Did you hears the news? Gala’ included 22 ISES DC chapter members, covering  all aspects of the event:  music, event planning, decor, sound, photography, transportation, event furnishings, valet, lighting, draping, plants, bartending, place settings, and multi-media.  The event was held at the Gannett/USA Today Headquarters in McLean, VA.

Previously, Olivera Music Entertainment has received the ‘Capital Award’ three times, for ‘Best Entertainment Production’, in 2006, 2009, and 2010.  We were excited to be a part of this fabulous team, and look forward to many more events with top-notch ISES members.

Music Entertainment for a Corporate Dine Around in DC

Friday, August 16th, 2013

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Music entertainment for a corporate event in DC involved not one, but thirteen different locations, simultaneously.  The variety of music entertainment included five soloists (piano, guitar, DJ), one jazz duo, five jazz trios, and four classical trios.  Support staff included four on-site coordinators brilliantly maneuvering amongst the sites, along with several audio support staff.  The sites included:

As you can imagine, logistics for this type of an event with various music entertainment groups are extensive:

  • Security information needed to be completed and submitted several days in advance.
  • Most locations required audio support, with over 20 staff on-site for set-up and monitoring the events.
  • All events started at 5:30PM, during the peak of rush hour.
  • Parking details at each site were arranged and confirmed.
  • Equipment load-in details sometimes included loading-in the previous day, with a secure storage room arranged.
  • Equipment arriving day of and thru a loading dock at each site was scheduled with several vendors sharing the loading dock.
  • Electrical access at historic sites can be challenging; we were prepared with extra equipment and accessories available.

The music entertainment was enjoyed by all and was the ‘Life of the Celebration’ at each site.

Tip #10 Let’s Celebrate!

Monday, July 1st, 2013

 

Jamey Turner, Glass Harp
Memory of African Culture
Balilaika
Scottish Pipe Band
It’s time to celebrate…..You need entertainment…..What to choose?  Do you “Try something new”, or go with “Something tried and true”?

Try Something New

Have fun!  Be creative!  Celebrate!  But be sure to work with a producer who is knowledgeable about the logistics of the performance.  Here are a couple of “new” ideas to consider:

  • A Video Jockey (VJ)    

Imagine a DJ with videos projected on large screens.  With large scale events, the equipment required is already in place.  The VJ displays videos to create an energetic atmosphere for revving up the dancing!

  • “Rhapsody America” Patriotic Show

Not your usual patriotic show, but one which uses a costumed narrator, a show band, three vocalists, a violinist, and a kids choir.  Showcasing patriotic-type music thru the years in a compact show, you will be brought to your feet and singing along to “Proud to Be an American”.  For added effect, a Fife and Drum Band can provide cocktail music and parade you into dinner.

Something Tried and True

There are truly “new” ideas, but there are also ways to use a past idea in a new way, such as using a new theme or decor with songs to match.  This provides something new and interesting with the assurance of success.  Here are some reliable favorites:

  • A Top Dance Band

There are several top notch dance bands from which to choose.  They vary by size, music selection, instrumentation, and price.  They keep your event alive with energy and excitement!

  • Headliner Acts

These performers continue to perform because they are great – and a reliable solution for a special event.  There are many choices – let’s discuss the best option for your guests, and we will provide several suggestions.

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