ENSEMBLES Total satisfaction is the goal of the Cherry Classics. Your requirements and ideas are incorporated with our musical expertise and together we can plan an exceptional program for your special occasion. The following ensembles of varied sizes and musical styles are listed below:   6 to 9 piece dance orchestra with male & female vocalists wedding ceremony solo or duo solo or duo background music (classical & popular) string quartet (classical & popular) jazz trio or quartet for easy listening brass quintet for festive occasions Your choice of any of the above Cherry Classics ensembles will ensure a superb professional group. Our many years of experience in Vancouver enables us to work with only the best musicians, allowing us to offer you the very best in quality.   DANCE BAND The Cherry Classics dance band will sweep you off your feet all night long. With over 300 swinging and rockin' songs to our repertoire, there is an unending selection for every musical taste. Our six piece band, masterfully led by Gordon and Joyce Cherry, is comprised of Vancouver's finest and busiest professional musicians.   Gordon, music arranger for the Cherry Classics, has created the perfect instrumentation for today's hot sounds and yesterday's cool charts, using sax, trumpet, trombone, digital keyboards, electric bass and drums.   Tom Arntzen, our male vocalist, is one of Vancouver's most respected singers and is very strong from swing to rock. He is AWESOME!   Jennifer Hayes, our female vocalist, specializes in the current sounds of today's leading ladies and the swinging sounds of the big band era. Look our for Jennifer, she's HOT!   The Cherry Classics have performed at every major hotel in Vancouver. This is us performing at Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom. We guarantee to make your dance party the talk of the town. Fear not... if you don't see your favourite song in our repertoire list, we can provide a special, personal service to you, as one of our valued clients, custom arrangements straight from our electronic midi publishing studio.   For no extra charge, you will delight in hearing your favourite hits created specially for you by Gordon and performed live by the Cherry Classics. There is nothing more exciting than hearing great music performed live by great musicians. If you want to experience the best for your party, the Cherry Classics are a must!   CLASSICAL DUO The Cherry Classics classical chamber music duo features the piano and violin talents of Joyce Cherry and Paula Wise. With a widely varied repertoire ranging from the Baroque of Bach to the popular songs of Gershwin, this wonderful duo will provide you with hours of beautiful entertainment for a wide assortment of functions, including wedding ceremonies, recitals, dinner and luncheon parties, holiday gatherings, anniversaries, receptions and much, much more!   Don't have a piano? The Cherry Classics can provide you with the latest in digital sound technology using our state of the art Roland RD-500 electronic keyboard.   We have performed on this keyboard for countless occasions to rave reviews, even renting it out to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on occasion. Please ask for our demo tape/CD to hear for yourself the quality of this wonderful instrument. You will be amazed!