Still buzzing about the fabulous evening at the Sands in Carlisle on Saturday. In the words of our American double bass player "we had a gas" helping the RBL celebrate its 90th birthday and raising awareness and funds for the great work they do supporting members and ex members of the armed forces. Many, many thanks to the lovely Mr Tony Parrini who not only organised the whole evening but whizzed around all day along with his team of volunteers hanging bunting, sorting out food for the ravenous musicians and generally ensuring everything ran like clockwork. Over 700 people enjoyed an evening of swinging music, presentations to representatives from HMS Cumberland and dignatires from all over Cumbria including BBC radio Cumbria's Sally Moon who performed introductions and kept everyone on track.
Looking forward to The Platform at Morecamber now on 4th June, if you haven't visited it you really should as it is a quirky, quaint venue with a unique atmosphere and some of the friendliest staff around. Don't delay, even better come and see us there!
Monday, 30 May 2011
Royal British legion 90th Birthday celebration
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Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Upcoming Shows
2011
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Tuesday, 3 November 2009
New Concert Schedule
BOOK YOUR TICKETS TO SEE THE MOONLIGHT SERENADE ORCHESTRA UK NOW!
ARE WE COMING TO A TOWN NEAR YOU?
If you would like to see us in your local area why not get in touch with us to arrange a show
28th November 2009 The Platform Morecambe Tickets: £15
Concessions: £12
Box Office:01524 582803
19th December 2009 Marine Hall Fleetwood Tickets: £16
Concessions: £14
Box Office : 01253 771141
20th December 2009 The Princess Royal Theatre Port Talbot Tickets: £16
Concessions: £14
Box Office: 01639 763214
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18th February 2010 Palace Theatre Mansfield Tickets: £16
Concessions: £14
Box Office: 01623 633133
17th April 2010 Northern Lights Suite 1940 Dance Whitby Tickets: TBC
Concessions: TBC
Box Office: 01947 820625
16th May 2010 The Sands Carlisle Tickets: TBC
Concessions: TBC
Box Office: 01228 625222
22nd May 2010 The Maltings Berwick upon Tweed Tickets: £15
Concessions: £13
Box Office: 01289 330999
4th July 2010 Huddersfield Town Hall Huddersfield Tickets: £16
Concessions: £14
Box Office: 01484 223200
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Saturday, 5 September 2009
Drummers Of The Swing Jazz Era
Drummers Of The Swing Jazz Era
Author: Victor EpandRock and roll artists have a tendency to think that they invented the concept of rebellion. That before their genre came along, everything was goody-two-shoes and Miss Manners. What they forget is that the music industry has always been a place of innovation a source of social uproar. Even the waltz, when it was first introduced, was considered an outrage at first because of how close couples had to get to dance to it! Yes, rock and roll artists are just following in the industry's grand tradition of scandal, a tradition that at no time has been more prevalent than in the era of swing jazz, or swing music. In its day, swing music was the ultimate revolution, a violent break from the Charleston of the previous decade. Swing music was characterized by a strong rhythmic drive and, and the bands that played it were anchored by equally strong rhythmic sections. Such sections tended to be led by drummers whose personalities were as big as their music, and a number of the jazz drummers of swing remain legends even today.
Sonny Greer (1895-1982) is best known for his work with the legendary Duke Ellington. A native of New Jersey, he eventually became Ellington's first drummer in 1919 at the age of 24. Greer was not only a drummer; he also designed the instruments with the Leedy Drum Company. This job enabled him to put together a drum kit worth over $3000, the equivalent of nearly $36,000 today. This gentleman did his part to live up to the image of jazz music as a genre of debauchery. He was a heavy drinker and a pool-hall hustler and unfortunately, these qualities eventually led to a permanent estrangement between him and Ellington. He continued to work as a freelance drummer and briefly led his own band, but Greer's association with Ellington marked the pinnacle of his success.
Gene Krupa (1909-1973) was known for his highly energetic and flamboyant style of drumming. He was a member of a number of bands, although the biggest name he ever played with was undoubtedly Benny Goodman. Krupa's drumming is featured in the flagship of swing music, Goodman's "Sing, Sing, Sing." His association with this song made him an immediate national celebrity. Although he, like Greer, had a falling out with his band leader and left the group as a result, his career did not falter. In spite of the occasional stint in jail due to possession of marijuana, Krupa continued to perform into the early 1970s.
William Henry Webb, aka Chick Webb (c.1905-1939) was a precocious child who saved up enough money from his paper route to purchase a drum set; he first played professionally at the age of 11. In addition to being a drummer, Webb was the long-time leader of his own band, which was the house band at the famous Savoy Ballroom. The Savoy often hosted "Battle of the Bands" contests, in which Webb's band was pitted against the likes of the Benny Goodman and Count Basie Orchestras. The biggest name associated with Webb is Ella Fitzgerald, who he began to feature as a vocalist in 1935 when the singer was 18. After Webb's early death (due to complications from a childhood bout of tuberculosis), Fitzgerald continued to lead his band for four years before leaving to focus on her solo career.
Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) was billed as "the world's greatest drummer" and was known for his power, speed, and experimentation with technique. He, like Webb, was drawn to drumming at an early age, and when he was 18 months old, he made his musical debut in vaudeville. He never received any formal drum education, and may have had more raw talent than any other drummer of his generation. During his career, he was associated with a number of famous names, including Tommy Dorsey, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
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How Big Band Jazz Music Became Popular
How Big Band Jazz Music Became Popular
Author: Akhila ChoudharyBig Band Jazz Music became popular around 1930s, also called as swing era, when it was played in the music concerts held at hot spots, such as New York and Chicago. Radio stations throughout the world begun to play this music thereby becoming the top choice of youngsters and adults who craved for intermediate jazz tools so as to learn and practice jazz piano.
Historical facts suggest that jazz grew popular when the touring musicians started singing songs based on themes of big band jazz music among the natives of America especially on the streets of New Orleans from where the touring musicians started their jazz tour in America. The modern style, steady rhythm and bluesy feel of jazz music got shape in New York and Chicago. Gradually jazz became so popular that the era of 1920s is still called as “jazz age” when people attended coaching so as to know how to play and practice jazz piano. By 1930, jazz emerged as the strongest and most popular mainstream music, and standard jazz songs got composed by the popular jazz musicians of that era.
One of the most common reasons for popularity of Big Band Jazz Music is that the musicians play all intermediate jazz tools in it thereby giving audience more time to dance. Another reason which led to the popularity of jazz is that the Lindy Hop dance introduced in 1930s by Charleston promoted solo dance thereby allowing jazz musicians to play for a long time.
Gradually Big Band Jazz Music became the popular choice of almost all the premier dance clubs throughout the America. The syncopated rhythms and blue notes of jazz emerged through usual waltzes and foxtrots.
Radio was one of the most popular sources by which Big Band Jazz Music became extremely popular. The era of 1930s and 1940s witnessed sky high popularity and huge demand of Big Band Jazz Music. Some of the common Big Band legends of that era include Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Count Basie.
Till date, the Big Band jazz music is considered as a favorite of many youngsters and that is why modern bands like Squirrel Nut Zippers and The Brian Setzer Orchestra performs new and standard songs from Big Band Jazz Music. Youngsters who are passionate about jazz music opt for intermediate jazz tools so as to practice jazz piano.
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Thursday, 27 August 2009
Two New Concerts Announced....
Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK are happy to announce that they will be playing two concerts this december the details of each event are listed below. Tickets are selling fast so book yours now!
Marine Hall - Fleetwood
Saturday 19th December 2009
Show Start: 19:30pm
Tickets: £16 / Concessions £14
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The Princess Royal Theatre - Port Talbot
Sunday 20th December 2009
Show Start: 19:30pm
Tickets: £16 / Concessions £14
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