Queen City Swing Jazz Band from Charlotte, NC

EXPERIENCE CHARLOTTE'S BIG BAND SENSATION WE'RE BACK!!! After a nearly 4-year covid hiatus, we are back with a new name, new logo and new mission! Welcome to "Queen City Swing", where we bring the timeless magic of big band music to life in Charlotte, NC, and beyond. As a cherished subset of our 60-year old 90-piece Charlotte Concert Band family, we're on a mission to reignite the passion for swing music among music lovers everywhere. REVIVING THE GOLDEN ERA OF BIG BAND MUSIC IN CHARLOTTE, NC Our ensemble boasts a full roster of 40 exceptional musicians, comprising 20 regular players and 20 alternates including 2 fabulous vocalists. With a dynamic blend of professional expertise and amateur enthusiasm, we deliver captivating performances that honor the iconic Big Bands of the 20s, 30s, and 40s. From the soulful melodies of Glenn Miller to the infectious rhythms of Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, and beyond, our repertoire transports audiences to a bygone era of joyous celebration and timeless elegance. TAILORED MUSIC FOR EVERY OCCASSION With a vast library spanning nearly a century of musical history, we offer an extensive selection of classics alongside fresh and innovative arrangements of beloved tunes. Whether you're hosting a corporate event, charity fundraiser, community festival, private party or wedding, Queen City Swing promises to infuse your occasion with the irresistible energy and charm of swing music. Please take a look at our Song List. Just some of the literally hundreds of music charts in our Library! Don't see what you are looking for? Just ask! If it is in print we'll find it! Queen City Swing is more than just a band – we're your ticket to quality, affordable entertainment that leaves a lasting impression. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, we're committed to tailoring our performances to suit the unique theme and ambiance of your event. Wherever music is needed, you can count on us to deliver an unforgettable experience that transcends time and resonates with audiences of all ages. MEET OUR DIRECTORS JIM COULSON "I honestly can't remember a time when I didn't have a clarinet or saxophone in my life. My 555th U.S. Air Force Band service of 23 years set the standard and embeded in me a passion and desire to keep playing that continues to this day. It truly is the gift that keeps on giving." West Virginia University – Music Education Toledo University – Music Education 555th U.S. Air Force Band (Ohio Air National Guard) – 23 years Ret. MSgt 1st Chair Solo Clarinet / “Big Band” lead Alto Sax and Director Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra –Clarinet and Bass Clarinet Strongsville Ohio Community Band – 10 years - 1st chair Solo Clarinet Strongsville City Jazz Band – Alto Sax, Clarinet Berea Ohio Community Band – 1st chair Solo Clarinet Cuyahoga Community College (Community Band) – 1st chair Solo Clarinet Gaston Symphonic Band ~ First Clarinet (Board Member) Numerous other ensembles, jazz bands along the way JOHN S. HERLIHY, D.M.A John S. Herlihy, DMA, retired as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands at the University of Northwestern St. Paul in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Herlihy's responsibilities included symphonic band and jazz Ensemble. He also coordinated the wind, brass and percussion areas and the chamber music program. Additional teaching responsibilities included Instrumental Conducting, Secondary Instrumental Methods and supervising student teachers. Before Northwestern, Dr. Herlihy was a Supervisor of Performing Arts and Director of Bands at public high schools in Long Island, New York, and southeastern Pennsylvania. Dr. Herlihy holds a bachelor's degree in music education from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, a master's degree in music education from Queens College CUNY, and a doctor of musical arts in music education degree with a cognate in conducting from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. He holds association memberships in the College Band Directors National Association, College Music Society, National Band Association, and National Association for Music Education. (COMING SOON) "QUEEN CITY SWING COMBO"! (Pricing from $500 per hour) Don't need or have space for our 20-piece Swing Band? How about a great, more affordable 7-piece Combo? Perfect for smaller venues, parties or events. Drums, Piano, Bass, 2 horns and featuring our two awesome vocalists! Same excellent musicians. Just fewer of them! A FINAL NOTE... We LOVE The Bash! They are excellent professionals and a joy to work with on behalf of Queen City Swing and our clients. However, the majority of our bookings come from word of mouth outside of The Bash so don't mistake the small number of listed clients on this website as representative of the great success we have had throughout the region. We highly reccommend them! You couldn't be in better hands!

• Vehicle | arr. Jennings
• The Power Of Love | arr. Jennings (Huey Lewis)
• Sweet Caroline | arr. Carubia (Neil Diamond)
• Soul Bossa Nova | arr. Lewis (Austin Powers)
• Old Time Rock & Roll | arr. Murtha (Bob Seger)
• Kansas City | arr. Berry
• Crockodile Rock | arr. Carubia (Elton John)
• Crazy Little Thing Called Love | arr. Evans (Buble')
• Color My World | arr. Johns (Chicago)
• A Nightingale Sang at Berkeley Square | arr. Tomaro
• A Woman In Love | arr. Mason
• Ain’t That A Kick In The Head | arr. Unknown
• All Of Me | arr. Niehaus
• All Or Nothing At All | arr. Riddle
• Almost Like Being In Love | arr. Wolpe
• And The Angels Sing | arr. Goodman / Osser
• As Time Goes By | arr. Carubia
• At Last | arr. Carubia
• Beyond The Sea | arr. Amy
• Big Spender | arr. Warrington
• C’Est Si Bon | trans. Myagkov
• Cheek To Cheek | arr. May
• Dream A Little Dream Of Me | arr. Evans
• Everybody Loves Somebody | arr. Lane
• Fever | arr. Holmes
• God Bless The U.S.A. | arr. Greenwood
• I’ll Be Seeing You | arr. Curnow
• I’ve Got The World On A String | arr. Arlen/Koehler
• I’ve Got You Under My Skin | arr. Taylor
• Love Is Here To Stay | arr. Wolpe
• L-O-V-E | arr. Collins
• La Vie En Rose | arr. Ferguson
• Moon River | arr. Reisman
• My Funny Valentine | arr. Wolpe
• My Way | arr. Stuart
• Operator | arr. Kerchner
• Orange Colored Sky | arr. Sorensen
• Over The Rainbow | arr. Wolpe
• Route 66 | arr. Burger
• Sentimental Journey | arr. Les Brown
• Someone To Watch Over Me | arr. Wolpe
• Somethings Gotta Give | arr. Wolpe
• Somewhere | arr. Holmes
• Strangers In The Night | arr. Riddle
• Summer Wind | arr. Wolpe
• Summertime | arr. Wolpe
• Teach Me Tonight | arr. Wolpe
• That Old Black Magic | trans. Farley
• That’s All | arr. Lopez
• That’s Life | Sinatra
• The Way You Look Tonight | arr. Amy
• They Can’t Take That Away From Me | arr. Wolpe
• Unforgettable | arr. Mandel/Riddle
• When I Fall In Love | arr. Nowak
• A Salute To Glenn Miller | arr. Hest
• Ain’t Misbehavin | arr. Lowden
• American Patrol | arr. Gray
• Anvil Chorus | trans. Glasscock
• April In Paris | arr. Barduhn
• Autumn Leaves | arr. Blair
• Bandstand Boogie | arr. Higgins
• Begin The Beguine | arr. Hest
• Blue Moon | arr. Maltby
• Blues In The Night | arr. Comstock
• Come Fly With Me | arr. Berry
• Fly Me To The Moon | arr. Taylor
• Hay Burner | arr. Nestico
• Hey Good Lookin | arr. Wolpe
• How High The Moon | arr. Sweeney
• I Got Rhythm | arr. Wolpe
• In The Mood | arr. Garland
• Jersey Bounce | arr. Nestico
• Leap Frog | arr. Garland
• Little Brown Jug | arr. Hest
• Mack The Knife | arr. Nestico
• Moonlight Serenade | arr. Miller
• On The Sunny Side Of The Street | arr. Nestico
• Pennsylvania 65000 | arr. Hest
• Stompin At The Savoy | arr. Sweeney
• String Of Pearls | arr. Lowden
• Strike Up The Band | arr. Nestico
• Sweet Georgia Brown | arr. Nestico
• Take The A Train | arr. Lowden
• The Girl From Ipanema | arr. Osser
• Tuxedo Junction | arr. Lowden
• Where Or When | arr. Goodwin
• 'S Wonderful | arr. Comstock
• A Big Band Christmas | arr. Strommen
• A Jazzy Merry Christmas | arr. Cook
• Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas | arr. Wolpe
• I’ll Be Home For Christmas | arr. Nowak
• Let It Snow | arr. Holmes
• Oh Christmas Tree | arr. Clark
• Santa Baby | arr. Holmes
• Santa Claus Is Coming To Town | arr. Coulman
• Silent Night | arr. Clark
• Silver Bells | arr. Stitzel
• Sleigh Ride | arr. Wolpe