Michael Dell Orchestra

The Michael Dell Orchestra represents the ultimate in formal musical entertainment. As the premier musical ensemble of the Hudson Valley the Michael Dell Orchestra will exceed your expectations with their diverse brand of upscale talent and ability.

Between core ensemble members Michael DellVecchio, Jeff Carano and Paul Beretta, there is a combined experience of over sixty years in performing with some of the area's most respected professional bands in a formal setting. These established performers posses a thorough understanding and working knowledge of how to work with your catering facility for a perfectly planned event. Add to this the wealth of national talent these musicians have shared the stage with and you have the formula for the ultimate in entertainment success at your next function.

Led by charismatic front man Michael DellVecchio, the Michael Dell Orchestra combines the Hudson Valley's most accomplished and experienced musicians with an eclectic repertoire and a state of the art sound system. Michael is well known for his ability to personalize many different styles of music. Whether crooning romantic ballads with Sinatra-like panache or belting out R&B and Pop favorites, you can count on Michael to keep the dance floor packed! And as your personal "Master of Ceremonies", Michael will ensure that your special event proceeds in an exciting and entertaining yet efficient manner.

The Michael Dell Orchestra, along with their side musicians, appear in formal, black-tie apparel for these types of functions. Please go to the MDO website for more information or to contact Michael for price and availability.

As with any great orchestra, the overall experience of the performance can only be magical when there is complete synergy between the singers out front and the band backing them. The Michael Dell Orchestra features the highly accomplished rhythm section comprised of renowned bassist Jeff Carano and drummer/percussionist Paul Beretta. This duo has compiled an impressive resume by performing with dozens of nationally recognized artists, such as Herb Ellis, Spyro Gyra, The Spin Doctors, Steve Morse, Eddie Money, Felix Cavalieri of The Rascals, Robbie DuPree, Orleans, Leslie West, and The Doobie Brothers. As seasoned veterans of the professional music industry, these acclaimed players have come to personify what a "Great Band" is all about!

The typical MDO performance is embellished with some of the area's most talented female vocalists. Michael has been joined out front by such award winning performers as Debbie Major and Maria Hickey.

This special combination of styles and versatility have "brought the house down" on more than a few occasions.

In an effort to provide the most diverse and requested material, the Michael Dell Orchestra adds accomplished side-men to the line-up, and have access to the Hudson Valley's best keyboardists, guitarists, saxophone, trumpet, trombone and woodwind players. These musicians have demonstrated experience with some of the area's most successful musical acts, including Four Guys in Disguise, NightLife, StreetTalk, The Maria Hickey Band, The Silk and Sounds Band, The Tony DePaolo Band, The Ed Michaels Orchestra, and Heart-Beat. In addition, many of our players have shared the stage with nationally known artists such as Maynard Fergusen, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, even Grammy Award winning Polka Star Jimmy Sturr. By adding additional musicians to the Michael Dell Orchestra you can create a versatile dynamo of musical talent that can flow with ease from jazz standards of the forties, through the rhythmic rhapsodies of Latin and Bossa classics, authentic ethnic and dance favorites, rock, R&B, even classical numbers, as well as many contemporary hits of the day.

Also if needed, The Michael Dell Orchestra will be happy to provide DJ services for continuous music and entertainment at your event. Background music for cocktail hours as well as for ceremonies are our specialty! From a six-piece band to a sixteen-piece ensemble, the Michael Dell Orchestra will make your next formal event one which you as well as all of your guests will remember for a lifetime!