“The Alex Donner Orchestra was a fantastic choice for my daughter’s wedding reception in DC! (They play all over the place.) Their playlist is enormous yet they had no sheet music in front of them…astonishing! From big band to contemporary, they covered it all and kept the dance floor hopping. ”
“One of the things that made us choose Alex Donner over other bands, is that we felt the focus still remained on us as the Bride and Groom, rather than a band that wanted to be the center of attention. They did an amazing job of reading the crowd, and slowing things down/speeding things up as required. EVERYONE was dancing, and we got fantastic compliments on the band afterwards. Highly recommended!”
“I was very impressed at the range of music they could play at the drop of the hat. Even though they had prepared for a different genre, they transitioned very well. Everyone at the reception danced well into the night and were so grateful for the awesome music. Alex Donner Entertainment has packages for most budgets. And for a wedding reception, where the most important thing besides the couple is the band, i highly recommend them.”
“OMG you are amazing…Everyone knew who you were and the entire evening told me how fantastic you and your orchestra were.
I cannot thank you enough for all that you did behind the scenes to make it run smoothly…you were one of the key components that made it special.”
– M.C., New York, NY
“Guests lit up the dance floor to the divine tunes of Alex Donner Orchestra…”
“It was absolutely fabulous! The best music I have ever seen at the party!
And non stop for 4 hours hit followed by a hit as per our wish list!
Super! Amazing!”
– A.B., Millbrook, NY
“Hooray For Hollywood Ball 2010: David Steiner’s Steiner Studios in the Brooklyn Navy Yards, the largest film studio on the East Coast, was the setting for a simply wonderful salute to stage and screen legend Patricia Neal, among others… Alex Donner’s band was perfect”
Summer Gala 2009
“You kept everybody dancing despite the heat…so much fun to have Whitney Houston’s Mother perform with your band.”
“You and the rest of the band were great on Saturday night. Thank you so much for giving us a wonderful evening.”
– P.E., Wedding at the Central Park Boathouse, New York City
American Spectator Dinner 2018
“We couldn’t get Sinatra, but who needs Sinatra when you’ve got Alex Donner.”
– R.E.T., Chairman & CEO
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House 2010
“It was a rip roaring success…nothing but praise for the Orchestra.”
“Thank you so much for making our wedding an absolute dream. All of our guests raved about the band.”
– L.B and C.B., New York City
Princeton University Art Museum’s Black & White Ball 2010
“You apparently drew inspiration from our exhibit of Truman Capote’s legendary 1966 “Party of the Century,” as your music was fantastic!”
Order of St. John 2008
For our first ever dinner dance thank you…they danced all night…you were better than we even expected!”
“Our many thanks — everyone agrees that you and your orchestra were indispensable to the fun had by all. A great evening.
I’m sure we’ll see you where music is making people happy.”
– T.H. and C.H., Wedding at a private club in New York City
2009 Mardi Gras Ball
“On behalf of the entire staff at the A.C.S., I would like to thank you for your outstanding performance. Your upbeat sounds kept everyone on the dance floor for what turned out to be our most successful event ever.”
Baltimore Museum of Art 90th Anniversary
“We were lucky to have you. You deserve your international recognition”.
“Your musicians were outstanding.”
United Nations Hospitality Gala
“Your music impeccably inspired the diverse crowd to dance the night away…”
“The musicians are talented, versatile and their professionalism can be commended.”
“I applaud the skill, talent and dedication of the members of your organization.”
Republican Eagles Gala
“Alex, it was a delight to work with you and your band and I am truly appreciative of the performance!”
“You were an extremely important element to the success of our benefit.”
NY Cancer Gala 2009
“It was both a successful and exciting evening and memorable for all.”
San Francisco MOMA Gala
“People danced more than ever this year and everyone raved about your band.”
“Your music was the ingredient which changed the party form ‘very nice’ to ‘Terrific’.”
“I never saw so many people dancing, and dancing so late at a charity event!”
“You helped make the evening a great success!”
“You truly set the tone for an enchanting evening for all the guests to enjoy. This year’s edition of the party continued the quality of the event, which has become a grand New York tradition.”
“Thank you for your outstanding entertainment… our guests enjoyed themselves… your staff is extremely professional… we look forward to working with you next year.”