Holiday Luncheon and Daytime Office Party Music
Not every company party is an evening in a ballroom. Many teams celebrate with a catered luncheon, an afternoon open house for clients, or music in the lobby during the last week before the break.
Daytime events ask for a different kind of entertainment. The music supports the room instead of leading it.
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Events This Covers
Holiday luncheon
A seated lunch for the team at the office, a restaurant or a club.
Client open house
Clients and partners drop in through the afternoon. Music makes the office feel like an occasion.
Lobby music
A string group or a soloist playing holiday music in the building lobby.
Department party
A smaller celebration in a conference room or break area.
Ensembles That Fit a Daytime Event
String ensembles
Recordings of the pieces Avalon string and chamber groups play.
Jazz and swing
Trios, soloists and small groups.
String groups provide lovely background music for a holiday event. They play classical and modern music along with all kinds of holiday music, which makes them a natural choice for corporate lobbies and receptions.
A jazz trio or a solo musician sets a relaxed, polished tone for a luncheon. For a party where the team wants to dance in the afternoon, a DJ or a small band works.
Volume and Placement
People come to a luncheon to talk. Avalon bands use professional equipment with precise volume control, so the music can sit under conversation.
Put the musicians where guests can see them but are not seated right beside them. Near the entrance works well for an open house, since arriving guests hear the music first.
What the Space Needs
- About 8 by 8 feet of flat, level floor for a duo or trio.
- Electrical power near the performance area for any amplified act.
- A building contact for load-in: which entrance, which elevator, and where to park.
- Any certificate of insurance the building requires. Avalon can provide one.
- Time to set up. Most bands arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before the performance for load-in and sound check.
A Simple Luncheon Program
- ArrivalBackground music
The ensemble plays as guests arrive and find seats.
- LunchQuiet set
Soft instrumental music under conversation.
- RemarksMusic pauses
A short welcome, recognition or a toast.
- DessertHoliday favorites
A brighter set of seasonal songs to close.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of music works for a holiday luncheon?
Background music. String ensembles are great for background music, and jazz or swing creates a sophisticated atmosphere. Seasonal classics can be worked into any setlist.
Can musicians play in our office or building lobby?
Yes. A duo or trio needs about 8 by 8 feet of flat, level floor. Check with your building about load-in and any insurance certificate it requires.
Will the music be too loud for conversation?
It should not be. Avalon bands use professional equipment with precise volume control, and a small acoustic ensemble is quiet by nature.
Do you provide entertainment for client appreciation events?
Yes. Avalon provides entertainment for appreciation dinners, holiday parties, company anniversaries, grand openings and other corporate events.