The McKinney Dance Band is a jazz orchestra, 18 piece "big band". We perform jazz big band standards from the dance era of big band music 30's-today. We are based in McKinney, Texas - a suburb of Dallas and are available to play for all types of events that have a large enough venue.
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Price Range: $1,000 and up
Gig Length: 120 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - General Aggregate
We perform concerts and dances. We have 2 public concerts twice annually at the historic McKinney Courthouse theater in downtown McKinney, TX. The concerts are typically the first Friday night in May and the Friday before Veteran's Day in November. We do different shows at each. Our May performance typically features legendary jazz icon(s) such as Duke Ellington or Count Basie and our November performance is a salute to our veteran's and we perform patriotic selections.
If you hire the Dance Band we handle all set-up and bring our own sound system. We will play a dance or a concert and will work with you in advance to make sure we are set to perform to fit your event. We have an extensive library of music and many singers that join us so our performances are always unique and special. We have vocal quartets and trios (like the Andrews Sisters) that may be added to performances as needed. We do require a 2 hour minimum on all hired performances.
The McKinney Dance Band under the direction of Chris Heider is a full jazz orchestra also known as a "big band". We feature a variety of singers but usually are limited to one male vocal soloist and 1 female vocal soloist. The band's missions is to play authentic arrangements of the best known big band songs from the 40' through today. We perform some of the same arrangements that have been recorded by Frank Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Glenn Miller. So whether you want to get up and dance or just tap your toes and listen the McKinney Dance Band has something for all music lovers.
Band requires space of 24' x 20' at a minimum. We can handle modifications of this but will typically always require 480 contiguous square feet. Access to electrical power is necessary for sound system and amplified instruments. We need access to parking for Band's vehicles (approximately 20 automobiles) within a reasonably convenient distance to the performance area. We also have heavy equipment and will access for load in and out with either a ramp or elevator/lift if the venue is not on the ground level.
We require time to check our sound system before the performance time. If the Venue’s sound system is to be used a sound check conducted by Band of Venue's sound system is still required, at a time to be mutually arranged between Band and Operator but no less than 1 hour before Show is to begin. If no sound system is installed Band will provide one and require time additional to set-up system and conduct the sound check in Venue prior to performance in the same manner.
| December 11, 2021 • All-day event | Private event |
| December 15, 2018 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Holiday Party |
| December 08, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Dance |
| November 09, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:45pm | Red, White and Big Band |
| September 20, 2018–September 23, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Spectacular Senior Follies |
Ain't That A Kick In The Head
All of Me
Almost Like Being In Love
Alright, Okay, You Win
American Patrol, The
April In Paris
At Last
America The Beautiful
All or Nothing at All
All I Want For Christmas Is You
As Time Goes By
Anchor's Aweigh
All I Do Is Dream Of You
All Heart (From Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald)
At Long Last Love
Bandstand Boogie
Best is Yet to Come, The
Beyond The Sea
Bluesette
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
Call Me Irresponsible
Cheek to Cheek
Christmas Time Is Here
Christmas Waltz, The
Cold September Morning
Come Fly With Me
Corner Pocket
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Cute
Carol of the Bells
Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You
Crazy Love
Chattanooga Choo Choo
C Jam Blues
Day In Day Out
Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Don't Know Why
Don't Worry 'Bout Me
Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree
Emily
Every Day I Have the Blues
Empty Ballroom Blues
Elmer's Tune
Feliz Navidad
Fly Me To The Moon
Feelin' Good
Flying Home
God Bless America
Gotcha Cha Cha
God Bless The U.S.A.
Glory of Love
Girl Talk
Happy Birthday
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Hey There
How About You?
Hay Burner
I Can't Get Started
In The Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening
It's Alright With Me
It's Only A Paper Moon
I've Got The World On A String
I've Got You Under My Skin
In The Mood
I Only Have Eyes For You
I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
It's Oh, So Nice
If I Had You
Jeep's Blues
Jersey Bounce
Jingle Bells
Jolly Old St Nicholas
Just In Time
Just Friends
Jeep Jockey Jump
Kiss of Fire Cha Cha
Let's Face The Music and Dance
L-O-V-E
Love is Here To Stay
Lover, Come Back To Me
Little Brown Jug
Misty
Mood Indigo
Moon River
Midnite Blue
Nice 'n Easy
Night and Day
New York, New York
Nearness of you, The
On The Sunny Side of The Street
Orange Colored Sky
Only You
Pennsylvania 6-5000
Perdido
Prelude To A Kiss
Pennies From Heaven
Queen Bee, The
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Satin Doll (Nestico)
Save The Last Dance for Me
Sentimental Journey
Shiny Stockings
Star Dust
String Of Pearls
Summer Samba So Nice (Samba De Verao)
Sway
September In The Rain
Sentimental Journey
Symphony In Riffs
Sophisticated Lady (Ellington)
Star Crossed Lovers
Such Sweet Thunder
Taking A Chance On Love
Teddy The Toad
Tenderly
That Old Black Magic
That's Life
Things Ain't What They Used To Be
Too Close For Comfort
Twist and Shout
That's My Style
Tuxedo Junction
Tail End Charlie
There'll Be Some Changes Made
Tender Trap (Love is), The
Unforgettable
Very Thought of You, The
Way You Look Tonight, The
When I Fall In Love
When You're Smiling
White Christmas
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
Why Don't You Do Right
What Are you Doing New Year's Eve
Whatever Lola Wants
You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To
You Make Me Feel So Young
Zat You Santa Claus
| Keith A. | Vocalist |
| Trenda A. | Vocalist |
| Chris H. | Director Reed 1 chair (sax, clarinet, flute) |
| TBD | Reed 2 chair (sax, clarinet) |
| Chris W. | Reed 3 chair (sax, clarinet, flute) |
| B.P. | Reed 4 chair (sax, clarinet) |
| John S. | Reed 5 chair (sax, clarinet) |
| John R.. | Trombone |
| Cindy C. | Trombone |
| TBDII | Trombone |
| Josh P. | Trombone |
| Tom E. | Trumpet |
| Mike D. | Trumpet |
| David H. | Trumpet |
| Phil S. | Trumpet |
| Randy Z. | Guitar |
| Elmer S. | Piano |
| James D. | Drum Set |
| Jack W. | Bass |
Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Michael Buble', Rosemary Clooney, Ella Fitzgerald
15 armless chairs (folding is okay)
Access to electrical power
Performance area needs to be at least 20x24 ft.
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