Exciting announcement! We are now playing receptions & parties!
The ‘Tommy Gee’ Quartet is now taking bookings for upcoming wedding receptions and parties. Our group consists of Saxophone, Piano/vocals, Bass and Drums. We perform ranges of music such as “Can’t Help Falling in Love”, “Celebration” and more recent pop tunes. From the couples first dance to throwing the bouquet we cover it all. Get in touch today to start planning your perfect day!
Premier String Quartet in the Capital Region
A Touch of Woodwinds is a full service chamber music group ensemble. Our specialty is performing for wedding ceremonies. We can also do cocktail hours and parties of all kinds. Repertoire ranges from Bach to Rock, Jazz, Pops and light classics including “A Thousand Years”, “All About That Bass” and “With or Without You.” We can provide a duo, trio, or quartet for your event.
Weddings, Cocktail Hour, Parties, Events and more. A Touch of Woodwinds can be thought of as a string ensemble “with a twist.” Wedding, pre-ceremony, ceremony, and cocktail music are available featuring all styles of music.
Let us entertain you for your next event. Classical, popular, jazz, ethnic, and seasonal music can be performed.
Duos, trios, or quartets available with professional symphony performers.
Read Tom’s Biography
All Events
- January 26, 2025 – Principal Clarinet, Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra Concert, Proctors Theatre 3:00 pm
- February 2, 2025 – Principal Clarinet, Classical Mystery Tour (Beatles), Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra Concert, Proctors Theatre 4:00 pm
- February 18, 2025 – Lead Alto Saxophone, North Country Jazz Project Concert, St Lawrence Tavern, 28 Cooper St, Glens Falls 7:00 pm
- March 2, 2025 – Principal Clarinet, Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra Concert, Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga Springs 3:00 pm
- March 14, 2025 – Soprano/Alto Sax/Bassoon, Orchestra on the Common Concert, Clifton Park 1:00 pm
- March 21, 22, 23, 2025 – Woodwinds, “Bye Bye Birdie” orchestra, Hudson Falls High School, Hudson Falls 7:00 pm and 2:00 pm
- April 3, 4, 5, 2025 – Clarinet/Tenor Sax, “Addams Family” orchestra, Scotia-Glenville High School, Scotia 7:00 pm
- April 13, 2025 – Principal Clarinet, Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra Concert, Proctors Theatre 3:00 pm
- April 21, 2025 – Piccolo/Flute, Tim Olsen Ragtime Jazz Band, Union College 11:45 am
- May 5, 2025 – Bari- Saxophone/Bass Clarinet, Tim Olsen Big Band Concert, Union College 11:45 am
- May 20, 2025 – Lead Alto Saxophone, North Country Jazz Concert, Lawrence St. Tavern Glens Falls 7:30 pm
- May 17, 2025 – Tenor Saxophone, Nisky Dixie Cats, Niska Day Parade, Niskayuna 10:00 am
- July 9,16,23,30; August 6,13, 2025 – Conductor – Gloversville Civic Band, Trail Station Park, Gloversville 7:00 pm
- July 20, 2025 – Lead Alto Saxophone, North Country Jazz Concert, Sprinkles, Queensbury 6:00 pm
- July 29, 2025 – Lead Alto Saxophone, North Country Jazz Concert, Rogers Park, Bolton Landing 7:00 pm
- August 3, 2025 – Lead Alto Saxophone, North Country Jazz Concert, Sprinkles, Queensbury 6:00 pm
Meet the Musician
Tom Gerbino
Tom Gerbino is the founding member of the successful chamber ensemble A Touch of Woodwinds. Tom holds degrees from Mansfield University and Ithaca College in Music Education and Performance. He is a woodwind instructor at Schenectady County Community College, Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute and Union College. He has also instructed at The College of Saint Rose, Ithaca College, Russell Sage College, Skidmore College and SUNY Cortland.
A veteran of various pit orchestras and stage bands, he has appeared with many celebrities and Broadway touring shows. These credits include: Johnny Mathis, Darlene Love, Ron Carter and Cherish the Ladies. Shows include “Pippin”, “Wicked”, “MOTOWN, the Musical”, “Matilda, the Musical” and “Cinderella.”
Tom is the Principal clarinet with the Schenectady Symphony, and has been appointed Conductor of the Gloversville Civic Band since July 2011. He is a member of the Glens Falls City and Johnstown Concert Bands, and a soloist with the Capital City, Milman, Upper Catskill, and Women of Note String Quartets. He frequently appears with the Utica Symphony, Catskill Symphony and Clinton Symphonic Orchestra.
Repertoire
See below for a full list of wedding and cocktail hour music.
Cocktail Music [pdf]
We’d Love To Hear From You
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