Harmonia Orchestra: Presenting The Ultimate Music Experience For Your Celebration Continued from p. 6 and a unique level of “freshness” that would combine to create the ultimate music experience. 5TJT: What makes Harmonia unique? HA: Most Jewish simcha bands are staffed with talented musicians and can play really good music. However, that is only one part of creating a lasting impression. The process starts months before the actual event, and the outcome of the event is really a culmination of two-way client-band interaction. First, we travel to meet in person with each client at a location convenient for them. We get a sense for the general style of music they want played throughout each part of the event. We then work with the client to create a perfect playlist to reflect their and their guests’ musical preferences. Unique to our orchestra is the ability to add the a cappella group to
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sing at a chuppah. The singers’ beautiful multipart harmonies will undoubtedly add to the chuppah another layer of spiritual connection only attained through music. Additionally, we have a supervisor at each wedding who is not one of the musicians and whose sole responsibility is making sure the flow of the music from each part of the wedding to the next is seamless, and he coordinates with the caterer and maitre d’ in advance. 5TJT: What should prospective clients know about your performers? HA: There are many good musicians in New York so we are fortunate to have a large pool of talented musicians to choose from when hand picking the performers who comprise Harmonia. Equally important as being a great musician and having a large repertoire of music is the musician’s personality. All members of Harmonia possess the “it” factor and know how to entertain and blend as a group. They also are all professionals in the truest sense of the word and understand how important the music is for
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each client on their special day. 5TJT: How has Harmonia Orchestra changed the simcha arena? HA: Without taking anything away from the other wonderful bands out there, we have come on the scene a few years ago and been able to reinvigorate the simcha arena with freshness and youthfulness while still staying true to the classic values of personal service and attention. 5TJT: Several of my friends have heard your a cappella group perform at Shabbat s’machot and were enthralled by the rich musicality. How do you do it? HA: We don’t stop looking for the best talent. It’s all about ensuring that every singer can harmonize on the spot, has the energy to entertain for hours, and legitimately is happy to entertain each guest. If you have that combination you will be a good singer in this business. 5TJT: Harmonia is such a soughtafter orchestra; how do you keep each event fresh and exciting?