The Silver Tones Swing Band
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Please help us keep the swing alive
with your tax-deductible donation.
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Please help us keep the swing alive
with your tax-deductible donation.
Made up of professional musicians from the Northern Virginia area and led by trumpeter Dave Shuma and vocalist Wendy Marie, the Silver Tones Swing Band has been entertaining audiences since 2012. The band has performed all over the DC Metropolitan Area and Virginia, bringing their big band sound to countless swing dances, galas, and celebrations. The band is proud to bring to the stage their Silver Belles vocal trio, who recreate the exciting music of the Andrews Sisters from the 1940s era. Solo vocalists, Wendy Marie and Gene Bates, also bring audiences the dynamic music of Natalie Cole, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Bette Midler, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby Darin, and Peggy Lee, plus many others. The Silver Tones' show consists of the classic big band swing hits from the 1940s plus many more show-stopping tunes from the 1950s, 1960s, and beyond! Come swing with us!
Mission of the Silver Tones Swing Band
The Silver Tones Swing Band brings the classic American music of the Big Band era to audiences of all ages and provides regular performances and swing dances for the community in a family-friendly atmosphere. Admission to performances is reasonably priced and includes discounted tickets for youth and senior citizens. The Silver Tones Swing Band strongly supports active and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces and strives to bring music to senior citizen communities. The band works with local school systems to mentor young jazz artists and to raise money for arts programs through swing dance fundraisers.
The Silver Tones Swing Band brings the classic American music of the Big Band era to audiences of all ages and provides regular performances and swing dances for the community in a family-friendly atmosphere. Admission to performances is reasonably priced and includes discounted tickets for youth and senior citizens. The Silver Tones Swing Band strongly supports active and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces and strives to bring music to senior citizen communities. The band works with local school systems to mentor young jazz artists and to raise money for arts programs through swing dance fundraisers.
"My life has always been my music. It's always come first. But the music ain't worth nothing if you can't lay it on the public. The main thing is to live for that audience, 'cause what you're there for is to please the people."
- Louis Armstrong
- Louis Armstrong
