Alberta's premiere dance orchestra, providing wedding reception, conference, convention and trade show live music entertainment.  Serving Calgary, Edmonton and Kananaskis, Lake Louise and Banff in the Canadian Rockies since 1995.

For a free consultation on your event, visit our contact page.

We are Wedding and Convention Music Specialists

Estelle proudly adds The Ranchmen's Club to venues that regularly recommend us.  That list includes The Fairmont Palliser Hotel, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Rocky Mountain Resorts, Spruce Meadows and Artevo Galleries.  We rank high as preferred vendors because of the exceptional comments they receive from clients and guests every time we perform.

Estelle's Swing Orchestra has just grown to 9 with the addition of a Baritone Sax, pictured in the foreground, giving our great new arrangements a fuller, richer sound. We will record new samples this fall. We've given our enlarged group a new name, Estelle's Choice, to reflect the choice quality music by Calgary's choice musicians. Estelle's Choice is the perfect wedding band!  Great swing, rich ballads and a full range of Latin Ballroom tempos, with some early rock recently added, make Estelle's Choice ideal for stylish weddings or posh galas.

Notice:  ESTELLE'S RESPONSE TO THE EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI

We were busy planning another public event, and announced it would be coming soon.  Then the earthquake hit.  Estelle is doing something special for Haiti, and we invite you to participate.

 

Like you, Estelle's members are anxious to do something in support of recovery from the devastating earthquake in Haiti.  All of our members have volunteered to perform free for a tea dance, so that any funds raised go in full to help the Haitian people in rebuilding their lives, permanently altered by the horrors of the devastating quake.  The need will be both great and ongoing.  Here is what we're doing:

 

Event:  Tea Dance

 

Location:  3rd floor, Ranchmen's Club, 710 13th Avenue SW, Calgary

 

Date:  Sunday, February 21st

 

Time:  2:00 to 5:00 PM

 

Music:  Estelle's Choice swing ensemble with vocalist Charlene Jewel, performing the great standards of the swing era.

 

Admission:  No charge.  Free.

 

That's right, just present us with a cheque payable to the Canadian Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, or any of the registered NGO charities that are on the ground in Haiti.  We will give you an interim receipt and deliver the cheques in person on Monday, February 22nd.  A tax receipt will be issued by the Not-for-profit you designate.

The Red Cross is currently actively involved in everything from immediate help for survivors, to supply and distribution of a broad range of critical necessities, to assistance in the restoration of infrastructure and shelter.  All of the organizations there are doing everything possible under extremely difficult circumstances, and require ongoing funding.  We suggest that you post-date your cheque to September 1st, 2010, because the need will continue to grow when the giving level is reduced.  If you wish to take advantage of the Government of Canada matching grants, there is no guarantee they will be extended beyond mid-February, for which there is currently a commitment, your cheque should be dated on the date you write it, and delivered to the Ranchmen's Club by February 10th to ensure we get it to the designated agency in time.  When you drop off your cheque you will be given a pass to the February 21 Tea Dance.

We suggest a donation of at least $50. per couple, if that is affordable.  All of it goes to the charitable organization you designate.  We suggest the Red Cross because it has one of the lowest administrative costs of NGOs, it covers the most ground, employs mostly Haitians in Haiti, and has a grass-roots organization there.  It is also in close contact and cooperation with both Governments and NGOs to ensure help goes to the point of greatest need.

 

Refreshments:  Sandwich trays available, the bar will be open, and coffee and tea will be available.  Visa and MasterCard are accepted for your tab.  The Club adds an 18% gratuity + GST for all charges.

Dress:  smart casual (jacket suggested)

Reservations:  The response to this announcement has been great.  We strongly suggest you call the desk at the Ranchmen's Club at 403 228-3885 to ensure there will be room for your party.

The Canadian Government has just extended the deadline for matching funds you donate to mid-February.  If you wish to take advantage of that program you can drop your cheque off at the Ranchmen's Club between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM Monday through Saturday.

New Feature!  We have added a new free Planning Ideas page to assist you in making the most of live music.

Now Estelle is on Twitter!  At twitter.com, check in for the latest at DonEstelle to see what we're up to!

The Estelle trio or quartet is an excellent choice to lend elegance for cocktails and dinner, and our quintet or Estelle's Choice swing orchestra for dancing, performing the best songs of the big band era. Visit our contact page to confirm we are available for your function date.

Estelle's outstanding reception wherever we perform comes from our commitment to exceed our clients' expectations. We work hard to earn the rave reviews you see on our Testimonials page.

Estelle is a group of seasoned musicians who bring elegance to each wedding, meeting, convention, conference or trade show event our bands play.

We play the best songs of the 20th century for clients in Calgary, Banff National Park, Canmore, Kananaskis, and Lake Louise. Let our jazz trio, quintet or 8 piece swing orchestra bring our quality music to your wedding, or your next meeting, conference, convention or trade show!

Estelle's live music entertainment includes the works of Cole Porter, Ellington, Rogers, Ella, Sinatra, and many others in a repertoire of more than 1,000 songs for the spirit and the heart.

"You guys are fantastic!  Three thumbs up!"  

    Krystle Glydon, bride, Teatro Ristorante

    — using Estelle's wedding duo for ceremony and smooth jazz quartet for reception.

Hear new tracks, instrumental and vocals, in MP3 format.

"This band is outstanding, and the vocalist is exceptional" actor Gavin McLeod, special guest at Dinner at the Captain's Table, gala for the Bethany Care Society Foundation.

Estelle has hit a note Alberta is ready to hear. Every wedding, convention, conference or trade show the band plays, whether with our core trio, quintet including female vocalist, or 8 piece swing band, the response is consistently "Yes!".

Estelle would like to add elegance to your next gathering or celebration -- to enhance your enjoyment with our music. Feel free to check out our references, then contact us to add class to your next special event!

If you want to add a touch of class to your wedding reception, or want to offer the smooth sounds of the swing era to your next corporate meeting, convention, conference or trade show event, Estelle is your choice for professional live music entertainment.

Estelle is in its 9th season as the band for the 2001 Grey Cup Champion Calgary Stampeders corporate events, including Grey Cup celebrations with sponsors, and the President's Luncheon, which celebrates the "Player of the Year" award presentations.

Call us toll-free at 1-877-239-3777, or contact us online for a free consultation and quote for your next event!