No other orchestra uses this approach. Bob has been leading dance orchestras for many years, in the Rainbow Room and elsewhere, and has played for weddings and large shows. Now, thanks to recommendations by Maestro Kurt Masur of the New York Philharmonic, he has been given the opportunity to bring together the orchestrations and the musicians for this ideal dance orchestra, and for several years, has played for some of New York City's most elegant balls. In the past, this concept of an orchestral wedding has a much wider appeal. Johann Strauss traveled by stagecoach with his twenty-six musicians, playing for weddings, balls and even funerals.
Life is simpler today.
The New York Dance Band Orchestra regularly appear throughout the New York City metropolitan area, sometimes with the Rainbow Room Orchestra or even with just a few musicians. When you choose The New York Dance Band Orchestra , Bob January will personally attend to the playing, conducting and supervising of his most elegant music. He will work with you in designing the wedding of your dreams, and the wedding you and your guests will enjoy that day and remember forever. Please take a few moments to visit the 'Musical Selections for Weddings' page. This list is not intended to be exclusive but to give you a vision of the selections that have traditionally been played at weddings and that I have found over the years, to be suitable and enjoyable for guests.