Glenn Miller Orchestra

The Glenn Miller Orchestra continues to bring the music of one of America's greatest composers, arrangers and orchestra leaders, who died tragically on a flight from England to France during WWII, to audiences all over the world. In The Mood for that classic big-band sound? Then see this band! You won't regret a minute of it. Just remember the last time the audience joins in to sing "Pennsylvania Six Five Thousand" it's "Five Oh Oh Oh"!

I surprised my wife by taking her to the Glenn Miller Orchestra concert. This is her favorite music and it made for a wonderful evening to see her so happy.

Glenn Miller band was wonderful.. played all the Miller hits and a few I didn't recognize. Sound was great, seats are comfortable..

Glenn Miller Orchestra was the best local gift for my folks anniversary. They enjoyed the energy and ambiance. They had great seats and were very tempted to get up to dance! Wonderful experience and looking forward to next years show.

The music is excellent. The big band sound is so refreshing. The lead vocalists could be a lot stronger, however. The human voice, particularly the male lead singer, was the weak link in an otherwise very strong and entertaining show.

This event was a lot of fun. The Orchestra was awesome, they played a nice selection of music with most of the songs chosen to be easy to dance to. The vocalists were also very good and it was nice that there were vocalists for some numbers. I also appreciated the recognition of veterens. The only drawback that I can think of was that the dance floor was very crowded. However, I guess that is just a result of the great music. Overall a really nice night.

Wonderful music - they played all the hits beautifully. Fun entertainment - the dancers were cute, and the singers were really fun. Very sad, though, that the vocals could barely be heard over the music. Whoever was mixing the sound did a poor job. We were right in the center in something like the 12th row. Should have been a sweet spot for the sound. Alas, it was not.

My husband and I both enjoyed the performance immensely. It was more of his era and he was on the verge of tears numerous times. The "old folks" were "dancing in their seats" throughout the concert hall. The local dancers were GREAT!!

Truly enjoyed the performance. Music, singing and dancing made for a wonderful evening of fun and listening pleasure.

I grew up with my folks listening to the Big Band sounds with the Glenn Miller tunes dominating, but I really didn't know the titles. During the concert, it all started coming back to me and I could almost start sing along on some of them!

This show is terrific but at 3 hours it is a bit too long. The extraneous songs not relevant to Glenn Miller should be eliminated as they are not part of the cohesiveness of the show. The singers and dancers are wonderful and very talented.

They played all of my boyfriends favorite songs and he kept thanking me all night for getting him tickets it was awesome we had a great time!

Enjoyed the music and Plaza. Unforgettable evening.

Took my elderly father and we both wiped our eyes all evening. I felt bad for the band members who were clearly worn out, but still did a great job. Beautiful vocalists. Just wish Mom could have been there.

Music was wonderful. However the Plaza is the most uncomfortable theater ever. All that money to renew the place wasted on mini-seats poorly spaced

Classic! Lively music and talented musicians. Wonderful sounds, that led to an unforgettable night. Beautiful singers that took me back to the 1940's, 1950's.

this was a great musical event. The band was fantastic. They played with passion and style.

Excellent great entertainment for all ages, keeping the great tradition going

Didn't know Glenn Miller past away WAY before I was ever born and didn't know he left band to go to WWII, amazing music that is being kept alive wonderfully... We took my 18 year old granddaughter and she loved it!

The Glenn Miller Orchestra was wonderful and the music was, of course, memorable.

This was an incredible event. Thoroughly enjoyed it. The director was great. He really added to the performance.

This was more than amazing. I have always liked big band but my guy is really into it. We had wonderful seats 2 row, as they were is birthday present, but the performance was over the moon wonderful. They played for over two (2) hours. Sound was super, singing horns, woods, everything you could ask for. If you have the chance to seem them where ever you are don't miss it. People of all ages were there and everyone was super happy they came.

Amazing, absolutely loved the show. Could not ask for a better performance. Felt like I was "back in the day"

Outstanding show!! Very relaxing. Everything I had hoped it would be and was.

Awesome orchestra. Awesome venue. Easy parking. Can't wait for the next show.

My husband and I, both in our late 50s, totally enjoyed this show. You can't beat the music and the performances were wonderful from start to finish. If you ever have a chance to see the GMO take advantage of it!

Great Performance........We enjoyed it soooooo much!

The show was fantastic. I had seen Nick Hilscher lead the orchestra before, and he was vibrant again as both leader and singer. Natalie was perfect for the female vocalist. The arrangements the orchestra played were spectacular. The audience was completely enthusiastic. Can't wait to see them again.

Very enjoyable! Loved every minute of it. I plan to buy a CD of theirs.

I took my mom to hear the orchestra which she had not heard since 1940. She cried! A truly great afternoon.

My first time to see the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. Love the big band music of the 40's that my mom and dad listened to. Music for all ages, and all ages were at this sold out performance. The venue was perfect for the music. All musicians were amazing and versatile, several playing several instruments. Really appreciated the respect that Nick, Conductor and Singer showed the audience by sharing the history of particular songs made famous by Glenn Miller. Fun to learn more about the music. Natalie Angst, "Girl Singer" had a lovely demeanor and voice that fits perfectly with the 40's swing and dance music. Hope the Glenn Miller Orchestra will not wait three more years before returning to Chandler.

Great show! Our 10 year old and teenagers enjoyed it as much as me and my husband.

We enjoyed the afternoon performance, the band was amazing and the music was very just wonderful. Bravo to the band.

This was no imitation songbook repertoire of Glenn Miller hits! The all-time great band played all the music in the original cadence, rhythm and arrangements. The perfect way to appreciate Glenn Miller's genius and legacy - a must see!

That is the word my Mother and Dad used when describing this concert. I had given them the tickets for Christmas. They enjoyed the whole 2 hour program.

We took our mom to attend this event; they played mom and dad's song a very special memory for our mom. Very talented musicians.

An excellent show group and musicians!! I am looking forward to their returns to Punta Gorda in the future!

The band sounded great, and these are real talented musicians. What can one say about the music? Glenn Miller music is always outstanding. The soloists usually deviated from the traditional solos you hear in the recordings. That's ok. Since they play hundreds of nights a year, they probably have to deviate just keep their sanity. On that point, they did not sound tired as one would expect from playing the same music hundreds of nights every year. They sounded fresh and new, enthused. Nick Hilsher (band leader and singer) showed a lot of enthusiasm. He has a great personality , and a really wonderful smile. Natalie Angst is drop dead gorgeous, an amazing singer with a beautiful voice, and a really great addition to the band. My only problem was finding the place. The Arnold Hall theater at the Air Force Academy is nearly impossible to find, especially at night in the dark. There are few to no signs for it, and the GPS led me to blocked off the street where I could go no further. This is not a busy area, so there's nobody you can ask and you just have to drive around until you get lucky eventually find it. My advice here is to look online for a map, and review the best way to get around the academy and ignore your GPS. Other attendees said they had the same problem as I.

I took my 87 year old mother to see the Glenn Miller Orchestra and I think I ended up loving it as much or more than she did. Great music. Great sound. Great vocals. I enjoyed the band leader, the featured singer (Natalie Angst) and the Moonlight Serenaders. If I closed my eyes, I could imagine I was at a club in the 40's, listening to Mr. Miller himself lead his band with his new, unique sound. My only complaint was that it started at 8pm. This may be the venue's doing instead of the band's. But the average age there must have been 80 and that's almost their bedtime! LOL We didn't leave until after 10pm. But it WAS worth it.

Musically speaking, by an far one of the most incredible nights of my life. I always imagined either sitting on a porch in the summer time drinking lemonade, or in some upscale well to do night club in New York City back in 1940.

I recently become a fan of 1940's Big Band music, and was grateful to attend Glenn Miller Orchestra, performing some of his greatest hits.

We enjoyed our evening with the Glen Miller Orchestra, especially the female singer whose voice was beautiful. We enjoyed hearing our favorite songs performed by an excellent group of musicians and hearing that smooth Glen Miller style.

Great band concert. Loved the brass. Wish they would not move to the front to play their solo. I kept looking to see if they were going to trip on wires. Then when they played their solo the audience would applaud and drown out the band. Just sty where you are, stand up to play and then sit down.

Great experience! The band leader was so entertaining and sound was perfect!

This show was great. There's not a bad seat at the venue. I would definitely see this performance again.

Great brass, singing with words you can understand, upbeat tempo and themes of songs, No vulgar or suggestive stuff. Great presentation of George Gershwin vocals. Bring 'em back!!

I wanted to revisit the music my parents listened to (and me too by default) and it brought back good memories. You won't find trumpets and trombones taking the reins at a symphony - a conductor once said he never looked at them because it only encourages them. These musicians showed what they could really do if you gave them a chance and it was amazing. If your child wants to play an instrument take them to this concert! Plus the conductor sounded like Frank Sinatra and the female singer was right on. Singing is therapy.

A fabulous show, full 2 hrs of incredible music. Great selection, vocalists. It was a step back in time and for those of us who didn't grow up in that time, what a wonderful peak into that musical era.

We were entertained & kept engaged the whole night! Wonderful Show!

Great music and great solos. Director was great. Fun

Great show. We took my Mom and mother in law and they loved it. It s the music from their younger years. My wife and I had a great time as well.

It was really nice to sit for several hours and listen to excellent music, performed exellently!

This was my very 1st visit to The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center and I was thoroughly impressed! The beautiful venue only added to the wonderful, uplifting performance given by The Glenn Miller Orchestra. My love for Big Band/Swing music was only intensified by the outstanding stage show by the orchestra. I will definitely see them again if and when they return to El Paso.

Of course, the audience was of a "certain age" . I did see a couple of young women rocking to the oldies. This music style may never make a comeback but it certainly is memorable. I'm glad I was there to hear it one more time!

We came back after being impressed with last year's show. This year we missed seeing several aspects from last year's show. The female duets, the skits, the soldiers in uniform, the dances. I would also want the volume to be raised. I understand how most elderly folks prefer a more subdued ambient sound but some instruments need to be highlighted.

Fantastic Concert, I would recommend it to everyone.

The concert was sensational, we enjoyed all of their selection very much. We hope that you can bring more concerts like this one to the Convention Center!

The concert was thoroughly enjoyable! I can see why my late parents -- who were members of The Greatest Generation -- enjoyed Glenn Miller's music so much. This experience gave me a wonderful connection to them!

This concert was much more than I expected. We were absolutely delighted

I took 2 of my favorite people to see this to celebrate their birthdays, one turned 76 and the other will be 80. They had so much fun, and have repeatedly thanked me for taking them! I was so impressed by the orchestra, the facility, and the people working there.

The performance was fabulous. One of the best we have attended for a long time.

The performance was terrrrrific The orchestra and its band leader puts on a wonderful show! The sound quality - either the Mic or Speakders were not of high quality so the vocals and solos were not a 5-star but everythingelse was

We attend the Glenn Miller show every time they come to Chandler, and we love it! They are always excellent, but this year was the best show we have ever seen! Please, Please, get them to come back next year!!!!

This is a must see event for anyone who listen to Big Band. A very talented group. Lots of toe tapping and hand clapping. The only thing I would change was the curtains, they should have been opened up more so all members of the band were in view.

A Sunday afternoon concert with the greatest dance band of all time. If you are too young to have seen Glenn Miller in person. Go to a concert by the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. It is Glenn Miller. You'll hear The Sound. They are a well disciplined group of musicians who put on a wonderful concert. I have followed the various versions of the Glenn Miller since 1956 and none do more justice to Glenn Miller than this group. Go to a concert whenever they are playing, you won't be disappointed.

Wonderful evening of Big Band 40's era music. This is what music really is!!

The Glenn Miller Orchestra was great. We enjoyed not only the music but Natalie, the female singer and Nick, the conductor. I got the tickets as a Christmas present to my husband. He was so thrilled and just raved about the show.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra played at the Chandler Performing Arts Center on Sunday Feb. 22. The venue is excellent with great sight lines and the acoustics were very good. While mostly enthusiastic seniors, there were some younger generations who enthusiastically clapped along. The band played the traditional Miller standards to the delight of all. They also played some lesser known Miller pieces including my favorite Oh So Good. I have watched and listened to every version of this band since 1956 and I believe it is the best version of them all. The leader's enthusiasm is infectious and the band members do a terrific job of recreating the original solos. This band should be on everyones must see list. The Glenn Miller Orchestra shows why it is arguably the best dance bands ever. Go see them and I am sure you will agree.

We are a much younger generation that is eclectic in our tastes, went to see GM to stretch our musical pallet and boy were we glad we did. Music and showmanship like this is not to be found anywhere else. We were blown away. Go. You will not regret it.

classy music well done very smooooooooooooooooooth

It was wonderful to listen to real orchestra music. Glenn Miller was a great patriot! The members of the orchestra were very professional. We really enjoyed music played on saxophones, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, with a piano, a bass and drums. The vocalist had a great voice. So did the band leader! The orchestra members that sang had great harmony, also! It was just a wonderful evening.

Delightful Big Band Music. If You are into big band music this is for you. Great musicians. Especially enjoyed the 4 part harmonies

Great performance. Brought back lots of childhood memories. Suoer talented musicians! Could have listened for hours.

The music is not from my generation. But it does not matter. The big band sound is still a great sound even today. And the current line-up of the Glenn Miller orchestra does a fantastic job of belting out the classic Miller hits; String of Pearls, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Moonlight Serenade, In the Mood, etc. The vocal performances were great also. For a while, you can feel yourself go back in time to the 40s when this music ruled the airwaves.

We really enjoyed the show. It could not have been better!

We enjoyed the first half but because my wife was feeling ill, we were unable to stay after the intermission. Obviously a wealth of talent and spirit. Director/leader had a fantastic voice as did the lady singer. .

What a super concert! Though I wasn't born during the era of Glenn Miller, I grew up hearing his music as well as the Andrew Sisters and more! Songs with lyrics! Music coming from each instrument, not electronically made! The musicians were great, and all given a chance to shine in the spotlight! Vocalists were super! A great concert with my feet tapping most of the night!

It was a wonderful concert! It started on time and was just right amount of time. My 89 year old father loved it. And my 20 year old daughter did too!

This was the 4th time in a year my wife and I have seen the band. They never fail to put on a great performance!

Concert was wonderful! I wanted to get up and dance. Thought I was going to have blisters on my hands from clapping.

It was a good night of music. Orchestra was well rehearsed, energetic and fun. Well done.

As a big band fan, I've heard this group several times through the years. This group has superior talent , both vocal and instrumental than previous Glen Miller bands. They didn't appear to be musicians going through the motions playing the same songs they play every night. The performance was creative and alive. musicians appeared to be enjoying themselves tremendously as did the audience. The singer - director introduced the music with information about the selections they were playing, weaving each selection into the performance. The recreation of the modernaires group was unexpected and exceptionally very well done ! This group gave so much more than expected, such a treat for both me and my 90 Year old mom who remembered Dad playing this music when they were young. Precious gift of memories for her.

I took my mother to this event. Glenn Miller wasn't the music of my generation but this concert was excellent. I could tell it really meant a lot to those who grew up listening to Glenn Miller. Every aspect of the concert was top notch. The orchestra was great. The singers seemed right out of the 40s. I would recomment this highly to anyone who enjoys good music.

We loved it. I wish the crowd had been larger but tickets were a little pricey for some of the folks who would really remember this music.

Such a treat to hear a live orchestra performing music from my favorite musical era! Excellent music, great performers...it's obvious they really enjoy what they do. Also enjoyed hearing the stories behind a lot of the songs. There were a number of military veterans in the audience and a few who were likely in the military during WWII. Knew I was listening to Glenn Miller's music with some people who heard the real Glenn Miller perform during the 1940s.

Totally enjoyed the Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Robinson Music Hall. Singers were wonderful and the band did a super job-as good as any we have seen.

All the old favorites from Glenn Miller. Very entertaining. Conductor/singer was great as was the vocal group and female singer. Audience was small - too bad. Needed more publicity from TV stations to attract a wider audience. Probably could have filled the auditorium.

The Glen Miller Orchestra did not disappoint! They delivered a lively, nearly 2-hour concert of some of Miller's greatest hits. It only disappointment was that the music hall was only half full. I'm not sure whether there was just not enough publicity or what, but lots of folks missed a delightful evening.

The sound of a Glenn Miller orchestra just can't be beat. The melodies and the arrangements are irreplaceable. This group of musicians displayed exceptional talent. The beautiful young lady had a wonderful voice that fit this type of music perfectly.

I took my Mom and 3 of her friends to watch the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and they all loved it. This is all they talked about for days after the concert. I would recommend this concert to anyone that joys music from this time period. Everyone did a great job.

I didn't give this a five star only because "Amazing" seemed a little much. It was, however, a completely enjoyable evening of entertainment without a hint of foul language or poor behavior. The band was great, very talented musicians from all over the country and the vocalists were very good. The director/MC/conductor was a ball of energy and seemed to enjoy himself as much as the crowd did. I am 53 and I new probably 75% of the tunes and enjoyed the ones I didn't know also. The show started at 8 pm and ended at 10:30 pm with a short intermission, if you are a big band/swing fan then it's a no brainer, you will enjoy yourself, if you are a rap fan, probably not so much.

Too bad the venue was not completely filled, because whoever didn't come, missed out on a delightful evening. The musicians were spot on with their solos, their timing, their interaction with each other. The band leader was a hoot to watch! He is obviously a dancer and singer at heart and seemed to have as much fun as the audience members. As so sexy in that gorgeous suit and shiny black pointed shoes. The obligatory "girl singer" was an excellent vocalist and was true to the style of dress and smokey sexiness that Glenn Miller, and the audience of the day, would have insisted upon. Well worth the money.

Quality of music was good, but some of the musicians looked completely bored and uninterested in being there. They took a long intermission after only playing an hour. The tickets were much too expensive to warrant this. The female singer and the bass player were the best two on the stage. At a concert of the Glen Miller Orchestra, it doesn't really add up that a singer would impress the most. I wish I could recommend; I had high hopes that the music would be fantastic, but the energy was lacking and seems every aspect could have been a lot better.

The music was great. The director kept asking for applause for the solos, and you missed half of the next solo. I would have preferred that the soloists be acknowledged at the end of each piece.

I bought these tickets for my mom for Mother's Day and she said it was one I the greatest nights she's ever had and one of the best shows she's been to.

By far the best concert I have seen!! I would for sure want to go see them again!!

All the wonderful favorites we all remember. The band had a wonderful, full sound. The female singer was fabulous. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening, and it brought back great memories.

We drove to see GMO from San Francisco, and we don't regret. Fantastic, smooth like butter sound, great melodies! We are big bands lovers, but never heard anything better than GMO. Thank you GMO for letting swing stay alive. I am sure: one day, swing era will return! Only one question: Nick, where can I buy DVD with video concert recording of this GMO generation?

My dad is 92 and used to play drums in the Big Band Era...so he loved the preformance and can't stop talking about it. The show was indeed very nostalgic and well done. The only thing that would make it better is if they only introduced each musician ONE time instead of over and over and over!

This show can be summed up in one word...OUTSTANDNG! How did we ever go from this kind of music, which was pop music during my parents' day, to the stuff we have now? Great musicians performing unforgettable music.