Question 1

How many musicians are in your group?

Accepted Answer

The Matt McCallie Orchestra is the second largest professional orchestra in St. Louis. We can provide ensembles of any size from a soloist to around one hundred musicians.

Question 2

What are your rates?

Accepted Answer

Starting at $300, our listed rates are for events local to St. Louis, MO. We have performed in several states and countries and are happy to customize to your needs.

Question 3

What is your style?

Accepted Answer

Most popular styles! We cover over 2,000 songs spanning centuries. Some are Top 40, jazz, rock, country, classical, reggae, blues, bluegrass, second-line parades, R&B, soul, funk, disco, folk, oldies, zydeco and more.

Question 4

Do you take music requests?

Accepted Answer

If we don't know the exact song, we likely perform something else by that artists or something similar of the same genre.

Question 5

How early do you come to set up?

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Acoustic ensembles usually start setting up close to ninety minutes before we perform. Larger bands with a big sound system and lighting typically need over four hours.

Question 6

What do you wear?

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Tuxedos are most common for weddings but we've matched our attire to themes like Gatsby/roaring twenties, cowboy/country/western, ugly sweater parties, Christmas, patriotic, car shows, tropical, motorcycle, 1950s diner, oldies, and Parisian jazz club.

Question 7

Do you learn new songs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. One of our most popular options is to have us custom write arrangements using clients' preferred instrumentation. Rates start at $200 per song for a soloist.

Question 8

Do you provide other services, such as lighting or photo booths?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we offer different lighting packages like compact LEDs for smaller backyard parties, stage and dance floor lighting, and wireless uplighting for larger rooms.

Question 9

What is your travel and break down fee?

Accepted Answer

Our rates are for events local to St. Louis, MO. Travel cost varies by distance, time, the number of instruments, musicians, vehicles, and other equipment required for each event. Longer distances and performance schedules also require additional remuneration to cover lodging and meals.

Question 10

Do you provide music for wedding ceremonies or cocktail receptions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we provide music for wedding ceremonies and receptions. We can help you choose music for preludes, processionals, interludes, recessionals, the grand entrance, mother/son, father/daughter, cake cutting, bouquet toss, last dance and any other special moments needing accompaniment.

Question 11

Can you provide specialty, religious, or ethnic musicians?

Accepted Answer

Yes. With proper sheet music and time to prepare, we can play almost anything. We frequently entertain Catholic wedding ceremonies and can play music from other types of hymnals. We can also custom write music for your needs.

Question 12

What makes you different from other musicians?

Accepted Answer

We are the one and only! Nearly every one of our musicians has at least one degree and years of experience. Some of our musicians have performed in several countries. All of us play in many bands, quartets, pit orchestras, and other types of ensembles. The Matt McCallie Orchestra is what is called a G.B. band, which stands for general business. That means we entertain all types of events. Our band is the most versatile around covering nearly all popular styles of music. Most of our arrangements are written by our own musicians with the flexibility to be performed by ensembles ranging from a soloist to around one hundred musicians.

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