The Somers Dream Orchestra welcomes the year 2012 with much anticipation and excitement celebrating their
17th year performing "live" BIG BAND music.
The Somers Dream Orchestra is a “high-energy” 18-piece Big Band from
Catapulted to national prominence by their critically acclaimed CD, “A Mid-Somers Night Dream,” the orchestra performs the best of classic and contemporary swing in their own inimitable style – fresh and exciting!
The orchestra was founded in 1995 by Orchestra Leader, John M. Somers from John's DREAM to create a BIG BAND different from the rest.
His vision was to create an orchestra where it's performers became "owners" in the Corporation giving everyone a "vested" interest in all aspects of the business. The musicians were hand picked for their love of music, personality and of course musicianship. Each musician was then offered the opportunity to purchase stock in the Corporation and in effect "own their respective seat!"
This rare business concept not only created one of the only corporate owned bands in AMERICA, it created a unique chemistry amongst the musicians reflecting in all their performances.
Entertaining and having FUN with music is the message the Somers Dream Orchestra proudly delivers at every performance!
Clients can rest assured this orchestra takes pride in their appearance, professional manner and performance quality.
We invite you to take a moment and review our website. It's loaded with photos, videos and fun facts about this "unique" one of a kind BIG BAND!
In closing, the Somers Dream Orchestra proudly dedicates this website to all BIG BANDS who have walked before us and to all BIG BANDS performing today keeping this wonderful musical tradition alive! Thank you.
"Big Band music is as much an American tradition
as apples are in Mom's apple pie!" John Somers
Management Company: T.G. Entertainment, Ltd.
Phone: 1-800-465-BAND
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Enjoy the following videos...
Note: Audio tracks are set on automatic when visiting pages on this site. You may scroll down to bottom of page and click the "pause" button of audio player to stop music. This will enable you to view any video without listening to the music tracks playing at the same time.
"My Heart Belongs To Daddy"
Bringing back the days when radio was king and
Big Bands roamed the land...
This video features Keaton Douglas singing a special message to the WSDO Radio airwaves!
Click on video arrow above to join the studio audience!
This video is in HD for your viewing enjoyment!
To activate the HD Video function of this video click on the number located @ the lower right corner of video frame to the 720p or 1080p number.
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"God Bless the USA"
Many members of our orchestra have served or have Family members serving in the United States Armed Forces.
We're proud to be AMERICANS and often present this song selection at many of our appearances.
The "on stage" video shown behind the orchestra was created and designed by Orchestra Leader, John M. Somers.
Keaton Douglas is an active member of the United States Coast Guard.
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See and hear our "pBone Quartet" performing on their all plastic trombones in the following video...
"pBone Quartet!"
Introducing the "pBone" the WORLDS first
all plastic trombone!
Video features the Somers Dream Orchestra Trombone Section all playing pBones! You won't believe how great these plastic trombones sound as they perform "How High The Moon" live in concert at Sussex County Performing Arts Center, Newton, NJ
Video in High Def. (HD) just click on number located at lower right corner of video frame to 1080p HD
We hope you enjoy listening to "Autumn Leaves" from our
"A Mid Somers Night Dream" CD!
Direct mail order instructions are available on this website or visit AMAZON.com to purchase our CD.
Thank you for your interest in the Somers Dream Orchestra and supporting live music!
Enjoy our website and be sure to stop by again.
Photos on this website by
SDO Staff Photographer, Richard A. Stopa
