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Welcome to Utah Live Bands. As Utah musicians, Michael Tobian Ensembles and Bands serves Utah and the surrounding states in your entertainment needs. Whether you are in need of musicians for your corporate event or a wedding band in Utah, Michael Tobian Ensembles and bands means experience and reliability. Here are a few things that you can expect from us: Professionalism, -We have a proven track record for delivering quality entertainment. We are consistent in using the best and most experienced musicians and bands available. We pride ourselves on our experience and customer satisfaction. Be sure to visit our references section. Versatility, -We cater to your specific needs. By representing a wide variety of styles and genres, you can rest assured knowing your favorite tunes will be played. All of our groups are versatile, experienced and easy to work with. Honesty, -We are committed to honesty and integrity in all our business dealings. Our business comes largely from referrals, recommendations and recurring clients.
Past Clients Utah Live Bands has provided entertainment for hundreds of events. Here is a list of some of the satisfied clients we have had. Future Business Leaders of America - Joint conference on information sciences – Interceramic - National Association of State Contracting Licensing Agencies - U.S. Bureau of Reclamation - Burton & Burton - Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce - Associated Professional Sleep Societies - Young Living Essential Oils - Strong Audi - Larry H. Miller Motorsports park – Beneficial Financial Group - The Layton Companies – City of Draper - Dillards – Utah Swing Dance Association - Sears - Southern Utah University – Macys - Dixie State College - Re/max International - Iowa Farm Bureau - Brigham Young University – F.A.I.R. - Radisson Hotels - Specialized Bicycles. Michael Tobian - Owner
Ever since his high school days, Michael Tobian has been playing and teaching music professionally. Mike studied music performance as a Jazz Studies music major at Brigham Young University. There, he played lead tenor saxophone with Synthesis, BYU's premier big band. With Synthesis, he toured Europe and performed at some of the worlds largest jazz festivals. While a student, he received many national awards and honors including hansom scholarships* awarded by National Jazz Festivals from solo competitions. As a local professional, Michael is one of the first call musicians for live performances, recording sessions and commissioned jazz writing and arranging. He has performed along side many of the biggest names in the music industry**. He currently owns, performs with, and books some of the best and most popular event bands in Utah and the surrounding states for corporate events, upscale weddings and concerts. In addition to live music, his saxophone playing can be found recorded on TV commercials, CDs, music albums, commercial productions and other projects. Michael is a well known and in demand teacher and clinician around Utah and Salt Lake counties. Mr. Tobian is a part time faculty member at BYU and directs the BYU Jazz Jab Band and Jazz Combos. He also teaches several award winning high school and Jr. high bands at "the Music School" in American Fork and has maintained a private lesson studio there since 1999. He has also taught saxophone lessons for the UVSC school of music. He is a member of the International Association of Jazz Educators. Michael’s students have won awards at solo festivals and have gone on to become music majors in college. His broad experience and positive approach to teaching creates an atmosphere where students can progress rapidly.
*Awards include winner of the "Most Outstanding Collage Musician" from the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society and winner of the "Kenton O. Smith Traditional Jazz Scholarship." ** Artists and bands Michael Tobian has performed with:
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