We got our start as an historic band, re-enacting the the 150th anniversary of Ventura County (California) in 1873. Wynema was the original name of the port town for the county. At the time, music was performed by what instruments they had available: Violin, Trumpet & Trombone, Acoustic Guitar, and Snare Dum. The style of music was a combination of Classical Music, Civil War Songs, Waltzes, and German Polkas (by Austrian composer Johann Strauss, Jr.).
When we perform this music, there is an educational element. The Wynema Orcheatra 1873 will take you on a "Musical Journey Through Time" as we discus the major turning points in CA history over a 50-year time period.
We had a very import event celebrating the 150 Year Anniversary of Ventura County at my Oxnard Historic Farm Park. I contacted Chuck Jacks and he put together an authentic group of musicians that captured the era of the music we needed for the event. Chuck and his group were easy to work with, the communication was good and the performance exceeded my expectations!
Price Range: $400 - $2000
Gig Length: 30 - 200 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
Wynema Orchestra 1873 has a passion for music and history. We specialize in Classical Music, Civil War Songs, plus Waltzes & German Polkas (by Johann Strauss, Jr.). Let us take you on "A Musical Journey Through Time", with an educational aspect, as we discuss the historic turning points of California from (phone number hidden)3 while performing the popular music of that era.
Our talented musicians and unique concert experience are sure to entertain and leave you with something to talk about. Get in touch with us to learn more about us and book us for your event! Thanks! You'll be glad that you hired us.
We got our start performing for the 150th Anniversary of Ventura County (California) at the Oxnard Historic Farm. Wynema is the original name of the port for the county. The music of that time period was performed on any instruments that they had available such as Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Acoustic Guitar, and Snare Drum. The response that we received from the Oxnard Historic Farm was that we went above and beyond what they had hoped for. A big success for our first gig together!
Trumpet & Trombone - Chuck Jacks (Band Leader)
Violin - Ruth Siegel
Acoustic Guitar - Andy Moresi
Snare Drum & Percussion - Wayne Hildenbrand
Wymena Orchestra 1873 has a very simple setup. Since this is an historical group from the 1800's, our needs are basic. Just 4 chairs (with no arms), an electrical outlet with an extra long extension cord and power strip, and we would prefer to have a microphone with a speaker set up for us. If outdoors, we require an overhang to protect our instruments from the sun, etc. Thank you for hiring us!
WYNEMA ORCHESTRA 1873
R. Chuck Jacks (Band Leader) — Trombone & Trumpet
Ruth Siegel — Violin
Andy Moresi — Acoustic Guitar
Wayne Hildenbrand — Snare Drum & Percussion
OUR SETLIST: "A Musical Journey Through Time"
1844 Buffalo Gals (used in “It’s A Wonderful Life”) (top 100 Western Songs)
1844 Skip To My Lou (Square Dance during Lincoln's Youth)
*1845: The Annex of Texas, just before the Mexican-American War
1845 Tannhauser (Wagner)
*1850: California is the 31st State, Gold Rush, Pacific Mail Steamships
1850 Bridal Chorus (Wagner)
1850 Liebestraum (Liszt)
1851 Rigoletto Waltz (Verdi)
1852 Annen Polka (Strauss, Jr.)
1853 Anvil Chorus (Verdi)
1853 Ave Maria (Gounod)
1858 Tritsch-Tratsch Polka (Strauss, Jr.) 1858 The Can-Can (Offenbach)
1858 The Yellow Rose Of Texas
1859 Waltz from Faust (Gounod) *1860: The Pony Express
1860 Acceleration Waltz (Strauss, Jr.)
*1861: Transcontinental Telegraph, Civil War (phone number hidden)1 & 1862 “John Brown’s Body” & Battle Hymn of the Republic
*(phone number hidden)5 Emancipation Proclamation, Civil War (phone number hidden)3 Pearl Fishers (Bizet)
1863 When Johnny Comes Marching Home
1864 Morning Papers Waltz (Strauss, Jr.)
1864 Where Has My Little Dog Gone
*1865 Lincoln’s 2nd Inauguration & Assassination
1865 Ah! So Pure (Flotow) (performed at Lincoln’s 2nd Inauguration) 1865+ Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
1866 Waltz #15 (Brahms)
1866 Blue Danube Waltz (Strauss, Jr.)
1867 Flying Trapeze
1868 Lullaby (Brahms)
1868 Thunder & Lightning Polka (Strauss, Jr.)
1868 Sphären-Klänge Waltz (Strauss, Josef)
1868 Vienna Woods Waltz (Strauss, Jr.)
*1869 Trans-Continental Railroad & Stagecoach
1869 Pizzicato Polka (Strauss, Jr.)
1870 Romeo & Juliet (Tchaikovsky)
1870 Waltz from Coppelia (Delibes)
1871 Onward, Christian Soldiers
1872 Bitte-schön Polka (Strauss, Jr.) (the Summer of 1872)
1873 Gimme That Old-Time Religion
1873 Home On The Range (Top 100 Western Songs)
1873 Variations on a theme by Haydn (Brahms)
1873 Vienna Blood Waltz (Strauss, Jr.)
1873 Together Again
EXTRA SONGS (AS NEEDED)
1800 Amazing Grace
1810 Für Elise (Beethoven)
1813 Barber of Seville (Rossini)
1829 William Tell (Rossini)
1832 America, The Beautiful
1832 Rock of Ages
1834 Turkey In The Straw
Il Bacio Waltz (Arditi)
Wedding March (Mendelssohn)
1874 Die Fledermaus Waltz (Strauss, Jr.) 1875 Anitra’s Dance, Waltz (Grieg)
1875 Piano Concerto #1 (Tchaikovsky) 1875 Swan Lake (Tchaikovsky)
1875 Morning (Grieg)
1875 Toreador from Carmen (Bizet) 1876 Dance of the Hours (Ponchinelli)
| Chuck Jacks (Band Leader) | Trumpet & Trombone |
| Ruth Siegel | Violin |
| Andy Moresi | Acoustic Guitar |
| Wayne Hildenbrand | Snare Drum & Percussion |
We specialize in Classical Music, Civil War Songs, plus Waltzes & German Polkas (by Johann Strauss, Jr.). Let us take you on "A Musical Journey Through Time", with an educational aspect, as we discuss the historic turning points of California from (phone number hidden)3 while performing the popular music of that era. The music of that time period was performed on any instruments that they had available such as Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Acoustic Guitar, and Snare Drum.
4 chairs (with no arms)
an electrical outlet with extra long cable and power strip
if outdoors, and overhang to protect from the sun
preferably, a microphone and speaker
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