Engaging, Professional, and Highly Flexible
Live corporate event music is a worthwhile investment. Our performers are ready to entertain your employees, wow your clients, and spread your brand message. Music Dept has solo musicians, bands, dancers, and unique talents to match the tone of your event. All of our musicians and bands are self-contained and fully insured. We pride ourselves on clear communication and bringing your event vision to life.
Live Music Design Ideas for Corporate Events
Its our mission to bring your vision to life
Many of our corporate clients have a definite vision of how they want to use live corporate event music. There are so many ways to enhance a company event with entertainment. Is the music strictly for background and ambiance? Or, perhaps you need a fanfare for a big speech or company announcement? For your inspiration, Music Dept has included some live corporate event music plans based on real events.
1) Boarding Pass
Creative Brief:
An airline hosts a celebration to highlight their new flight offerings. The in-house event planner requests music and entertainment to highlight the culture of 3 destinations.
Rio, Samba Show:
5 Female Dancers in colorful carnival costumes perform a floor-show to the accompaniment of live Brazilian percussion.
New Orleans, Brass Band:
An authentic NOLA style Brass Band performs a few funky tunes. Instruments include: Trumpet, Trombone, Sax, and Percussion.
Cozumel, Mariachi:
The joyous and festive sound of a strolling Mariachi band. Instrumentalists in this group include: guitar, violin, guitarron, charranga, trumpet.
NYC, Breakdancers:
To celebrate the hub and hometown of NYC, the evening closes with a performance by Breakdancers and Bucket Drummers. 3 male breakdancers perform showstopping routines in the middle of the event space.
BreakdancersBreakdancers
MariachiMariachi
SambaSamba
The Gotham Brass Marching BandThe Gotham Brass Marching Band
2) IPO Party
Creative Brief
A company is celebrating their initial public offering on the NYSE with a seated dinner for 40 guests in a rooftop event space.
Cocktails
The elegant and swinging mood of cocktail hour is captured by the Crown Trio Jazz band.
Dinner
The client needs light and atmospheric music for the seated 5-course dinner. Dua Deca is a combination of Harp and Electric Violin that performs a wide-variety of music. They perform with and without backing tracks and offer a unique twist on elegant background music.
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The Crown Trio & QuartetThe Crown Trio & Quartet
3) Sophisticated BBQ
Creative Brief
A live corporate music plan for company picnic. This catered family field days event is being held for 100 employees and their families. The party will feature a few different areas with music and entertainment.
Singer Guitarist on Patio:
Sami Eldebs is our go-to singer guitarist for current pop covers. He will perform on a patio near the entrance to the picnic grounds.
Bluegrass and BBQ
Hickory Hill performs red-hot Bluegrass and Country for diners in the BBQ area. Guitar, Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, Bass, and Tight Vocal Harmony.
Kids Area:
The Great Raggidy Supreme entertains with a fun and interactive magic show for kids.
Strolling Singers:
The #Accidentals Modern Barbershop Quartet will stroll the field grounds entertaining guests and taking song requests. This group was featured on a great Geico Commercial.
Awards and Send Off:
Extra Syrup Horns bring New Orleans party flavor to the end of day ceremony announcing
Extra Syrup HornsExtra Syrup Horns
Hickory Hill (Bluegrass, Square Dance, & Honky Tonk)Hickory Hill (Bluegrass, Square Dance, & Honky Tonk)
Sami EldebsSami Eldebs
The #Accidentals (Barbershop Quartet)The #Accidentals (Barbershop Quartet)
The Great Ragidy SupremeThe Great Ragidy Supreme
Band for Corporate Holiday Party
All Female Brass Band
Corporate Planners
Live Corporate Event Music FAQ
How Much is Live Corporate Event Music?
A solo instrument for a one hour local booking starts around $300. Many of our corporate events fall between $2000-$5000
Do The Musicians Take Breaks?
The longest our musicians can play without a break is 2 hours. So, if the engagement is 2 hours long we can play straight through. For Corporate Events and Dinners there is often a program. We like to learn the timetable for speakers and presentations ahead of time. Then we break during the program, while our clients enjoy more music throughout the evening. Anytime our performers take a break they put on pre-recorded music to fill the air.
Are you Insured?
Yes! Music Dept carries event liability insurance with the coverage needed to meet the requirements of NYC area venues and commercial buildings.
What Time Will You Arrive?
Generally our leaders and/or tech-crew will arrive no later than 2-hours before a room will be open to your guests. Side-Musicians arrive no-later than 1 hour before. We understand that some events require earlier arrival times, and we are happy to accommodate those requests.
Do You Only Have Musicians?
No, we have a wide variety of specialty entertainers: Circus Style Performers, Corporate Magicians, Mentalists, Actors, Costumed Characters, and Dancers.
Will You Customize for Our Event?
Absolutely! Everything from our songs to wardrobe can be customized. We have created a 7-decade medley to celebrate an organization’s 70 years in business. For less formal events, it’s also common for us to wear our client’s branded apparel like hats or T-shirts.
What about Non-Disclosure Agreement/NDA?
We totally understand if you want to keep everything about your event private. Just let us know and we will not photograph, post, or share anything about your private event.