|
|
Musicians & Singers
The musicians and singers of The Orchestra 33 are professional, full-time
artists bringing a wealth of experience and talent to the bandstand.
Here are a few of the big-name artists members of The Orchestra 33 have
shared the stage with over the last quarter century:
Frank
Sinatra, Harry Connick, Jr., Tony Bennett, Celine Dion, Aretha
Franklin, Barry White, Natalie Cole, Ravinia Festival Orchestra, Henry
Mancini, Randy Brecker, Quincy Jones, Chicago Chamber Orchestra, Smokey
Robinson, Bob Hope, George Benson, Richard Marx, St. Louis Symphony,
Johnny Mathis, Donna Summer, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Roberta Flack,
Andrea Boceli, Enrique Iglesias, Doc Severenson, Gladys Knight, Dean
Martin, Louis Bellson, Julie Andrews, Dizzy Gillespie, Dionne Warwick,
Thelma Houston, Mike Stern, Chicago Opera Theater, Melissa Manchester,
The Dregs, Manhattan Transfer, Martin Short, Steve Allen, Al Jarreau,
Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Buddy Rich, The Lettermen and Maynard
Ferguson. The list goes on and continues to grow.
We are pleased to introduce the individuals that collectively make up
the entertainment family known as The Orchestra 33:
 |
|
David Farley (Bass guitar, Band
Leader, President of Orchestra Thirty Three Entertainment)
Dave oversees all aspects of the organization and provides a direct
link between the orchestra and its clientele. In 1988, Dave brought
the Ruperts 33 Orchestra out of the club scene and into the social
party scene with the introduction of The Orchestra 33. His experience,
professionalism and even temperament ensure continued success for
years to come.
Dave holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance from Northern
Illinois University. |
 |
|
Pamela Rose (Lead Vocalist)
Pam has been with The Orchestra 33 for over six years, bringing
an incredible combination of singing and dancing to the stage.
As an active SAG/AFTRA jingle singer, Pam has recorded numerous
radio and television spots for such companies as McDonalds and
Carrier. Her live performance and studio recording credentials
include Richard Marx (Capitol) and Josie Aiello (Quest), and she
teaches private voice instruction at Stevenson H.S. in Lincolnshire.
Pam toured the U.S. and Europe for six seasons as a dancer with
the Chicago Honey Bears. That experience led to the creation of
Mystique Productions ( www.bookmystique.com ),
a phenomenal entertainment dance company based in Chicago of which
Pam is co-owner. It is the combining of Mystique Productions and
Orchestra Thirty Three Entertainment that has resulted in the inter-active
dance party extravaganza Party Gras.
Pam earned her Bachelor of Science with Honors in Music Business/Vocal
Performance from Elmhurst College. |
 |
|
Evan Rea (Piano, Keyboards)
Evan has been playing piano and keyboards with The Orchestra
33 since 1995. While at Northern Illinois University, Evan received
his Bachelor of Music in Music Performance and took top honors
in the prestigious concerto competition. His writing abilities
earned him the best composition award at the Notre Dame Jazz Festival.
A veteran of several touring Broadway musicals, Evan has performed
in Mama Mia, Beauty and the Beast and
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
He is currently performing in 'Wicked' and is the music director for American Girl in Chicago.
His
abilities as a writer and player are showcased in the popular jazz
funk group Big Roy (www.bigroy.com),
a group he leads and created.
|
 |
|
Scot Ashley (Guitar)
Scot has been The Orchestra 33's guitarist since the beginning of time.
He plays a major role in the sound of the orchestra and his contribution
cannot be overstated. Another bloke from N.I.U.! |
 |
|
Phil Brines (Drums)
When longtime Orchestra 33 drummer Todd Sucherman earned the opportunity
to play with Styx on the Return To Paradise tour, he immediately called
upon his friend Phil Brines to cover the chair. Phil had established
himself as one of Indianaplolis' top studio and jobbing drummers, and
Todd knew he was up to the task. Right he was. Phil's experience during
undergraduate work at the Berklee College of Music and at Ball State
University prepared him for a multitude of opportunities, and when
Todd made the move in 1998 to L.A., Phil made the move to Chicago and
became a permanent member of The Orchestra 33. |
 |
|
Doug Schuler (Trumpet, Flugelhorn)
Doug is the newest member of the orchestra (3 years), but not
at all new to the Chicago music scene. His well-known and respected
reputation as a player is based on his performance experience at
numerous shows and events. Doug is currently enrolled in the Graduate
Trumpet Studies program at Northeastern Illinois University and
completed his undergraduate work at Vander Cook College of Music.
Doug also builds a fine piece of wood furniture! |
 |
|
David Polk (Tenor Saxophone, Flute)
Dave has been with The Orchestra 33 for over a dozen years. He
studied privately with Joe Daly and Hobert Grimes, and attended
North Texas State University. The David Polk Project showcases
his writing and playing abilities and the band has two releases
to date. Check out "Wide Open" at www.davidpolk.com and
get ready to groove.
Dave is always eager to share his opinion with anyone on sports
and politics. |
 |
|
Gary Tipps (Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone,
Flute & Clarinet)
Gary has been with The Orchestra 33/Ruperts 33 Club Orchestra since
1983. Much of the time has been spent herding 7 th and 8 th graders
in one musical direction! Gary holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and
a Master of Education degree from Northern Illinois University, and
belongs to just about every professional music and education association
known to man. One word sums up Gary: stability. |
 |
|
Barbara Farley (Violin)
Barb is an original member of the Ruperts 33 Club Orchestra and
just happens to be married to the luckiest guy in the world. Barb's
performing credentials cover a wide variety of engagements, from
touring with Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra to performing with
the backstage orchestra at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. As a teacher,
both private and in the schools, Barb has over twenty years combined
experience at Roosevelt University's Chicago Musical College and
Wheaton College's Community School of the Arts.
Higher education for Barb began at St. Olaf College and concluded
at Roosevelt University with a Bachelor and Master of Music Performance
degree. |
 |
|
Domnica Lungu (Violin)
In earlier times under communist Romanian rule, Domnica could
only dream of playing popular music in a dance orchestra environment.
Soon after earning a Master of Music Performance degree from the
Conservatory of Music in Bucharest, she and her husband came
to America bringing with them only their talent and dreams. Based
on her experience with the Romanian Philharmonic Orchestra and
the Sinfonietta Chamber Orchestra, Domnica diligently established
herself as a performer with the likes of Orchestra of Illinois,
Symphony II Orchestra, Ravinia Festival Orchestra, Lake Forest
Symphony, American Ballet Orchestra, and since 1991, The Orchestra
33. As a teacher, Domnica teaches privately at home and at the
Wheaton College Community School of the Arts.
|
|  |
