The DC Starlight Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides music education and performance opportunities. This jazz big band, composed mostly of Federal employees in the Washington DC area, performs charts from the swing era to today at a variety of events, including community music concert series, nonprofit fundraisers, senior centers, and private events.
We believe in the power of music to bring people together in spirit and in harmony and we want to share the beauty and history of jazz with you. Please join our mailing list to get information on our upcoming performances.
DC Starlight can perform as a full big band (5 saxes, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets + rhythm), little big band (four horns + rhythm), or combo (one or two horns + rhythm) to best suit the venue or event needs. Please send an email to dcstarlightorchestra@gmail.com if you would like to learn more about the band or reserve the band for a performance. We welcome adult musicians to contact us if they would like to perform with the band.
We rehearse at Calvary United Methodist Church (Arlington, VA) and are grateful for their support.
Find us at the upcoming events listed below. You can contact us if you would like to have the band play for your event.
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Epiphany Episcopal Church, 3301 Hidden Meadow Dr, Herndon, VA 20171
DC Starlight Little Big Band will play a 40 minute set for this festival. Food trucks will keep the atmosphere festive and well fed. Come together to dance and build community spirit.
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Fort Hunt Park (Pavilion A), 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA
Dance or relax to songs made famous by Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell, Nora Jones, Michael Bublé, Tom Jones, Burt Bacharach, Donald Fagan, and more. Come early to sit at one of the picnic tables in the pavilion and make this evening a fun dinner date. You can also bring chair or blanket to enjoy the music on the lawn. (FREE CONCERT, no tix required)
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Westover Farmers Market, 1644 N. McKinley Road, Arlington, VA
The DC Starlight Combo will perform jazz and pop charts for market shoppers. Please swing by and say hello and enjoy the music.
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Clara Barton Neighborhood Recreation Center, 7425 Macarthur Blvd, Cabin John, MD
Enjoy classic big band jazz at this community event. This event brings together delicious food, refreshing drinks, lively jazz, friends - new and old - and endless fun. Music is free and you can purchase tickets for food and drink.
Enjoy classic holiday tunes at this great local holiday market. We'll play great jazz arrangements of classic holiday tunes.