TThe Fabulous Royz Wedding Band

EXTREME MUSICIANSHIP

The Trio has the full sound of a six-piece band - however, extra musicians can be added if desired - from quartet to 10 piece band. The Incredible Trio: Multi-Octave female vocals and percussion Grooving male vocals and virtuoso guitar Sax, Flute and backing vocals The Larger Band Add extra musicians from 4 to 10 Piece Orchestra Whatever size of band you choose, The Royz Band will be the hit of the party.

The Incredible Trio offers outstanding multi-octave female vocals and grooving male lead vocals with tight vocal harmonies. The big sound, amazing vocals, huge repertoire, musical virtuosity and wide range of The Incredible Trio is perfect for events where there may be space, volume or budget constraints. But..... The Incredible Trio can also totally thrill events with several hundreds or thousands of guests in attendance - completely filling the stage with their energy, talent and musicianship. But more ....... the Trio easily expands up to a four, five, six, seven, eight, nine or ten piece band for clients who really want a larger band look and sound! So the size of The Royz Band ensemble that you choose is really only a matter of your budget and your vision.   The Royz Band combines the talents of three exciting & dynamic multi-instrumental musicians who can perform in either a dynamic Trio or Larger band ensemble Whether your event is an intimate gathering of 30 close friends or a huge function with 5000 guests attending, The Royz Band guarantees that your guests will be absolutely raving about the band!

The Royz Band are all members of The American Federation of Musicians of The United States and Canada. André and Heather are members of SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada). Heather has dual Canadian and American Citizenship, allowing the band to work freely in both countries.

The Incredible Trio combines the talents of: back to top Heather Arden Roy Lead Female Vocals Drums & Percussion DJ Bongogirl   Heather began her musical career at the age of 14 with regular performances on CBC TV in Montreal. She has a five octave vocal range and sings in a dizzying array of styles and genres. Her voice has been called "amazing, powerful, beautiful and incredible" as she sweeps effortlessly from sultry jazz, to crystal clear opera and celtic, then puts on her powerhouse vocals for rock and dance music. Heather is also a dynamic percussionist - playing congas, bongos and latin percussion, to give The Royz Band a driving, energetic and unique sound. Heather is also DJ Bongogirl - mixing and pumping the beat when the DJ system is in session.

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André Roy Lead Male Vocals 6, 7 & 12 String Guitars Keyboard Sequencing Musical Arrangements Visit André's website Originally from Montréal, André began performing and touring with Quebec recording artists while still in his early teens. André attended the music programs at both Vanier College and McGill University before being awarded a prestigious Canada Council grant to further his music study at the world-renowned Berklee College Of Music in Boston. It was at Berklee that André was introduced to the 7-string guitar by one of his professors who recognized Andre's unique musicianship and became his mentor. Now based in Toronto, André is one of Canada's few 7-string guitarists - and a crooning, grooving, rocking versatile vocalist. As the musical arranger for the band, André's committment and dedication to every form of music has given The Royz Band a sound that will simultaneously create the perfect ambiance, inspire the music aficionados, get the ballroom dancers on their feet....... and totally rock the house. André is completely bilingual in both French and English.

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John Pagnotta Flute, Tenor & Soprano Saxophones, Lead & Backing Vocals, Percussion       John's outstanding musical talent adds immeasurably to The Royz Band whether he is the third integral member of The Incredible Trio, or as the leader of the horn section with the larger band. Born and raised in Toronto, John has worked professionally as a studio session player and has toured and performed with numerous bands and musicians in North America. John is currently on faculty at the Claude Watson school of Performing Arts where he teaches Jazz Band, running class ensembles of 18 to 24 pieces. The Jazz Report credited the school's program as the "Top Jazz program in Canada" John's depth of musicality is truly amazing as he switches from lead and harmony vocals to sax, flute & percussion, bringing passion and musical energy to every song and every genre. John also speaks Italian fluently, and performs all lead Italian vocals for The Royz Band

Thank you notes from past weddings:

Heather,

I wanted to personally thank you and the Royz Band for making my wedding reception a fabulous party! I am not exaggerating when I say that my guests absolutely LOVED you and the band!

The live music during dinner was fabulous and it continued throughout the night. Guests danced through dinner and into the night. It truly was a wonderful night because of your efforts. Thank you so much.

I am more than happy to be a reference for you in the future. More people should have the pleasure to be entertained by the Royz Band.

Sincerely, Sylvia Warden

Wedding Held at Toronto Hunt Club

"I had to write and say how happy we all were with your performance at our daughter's wedding. All the wonderful compliments about your AWESOME trio certainly make the night for us all. I don't think I did anything more than wave at you all night - I was too busy dancing. We can't say enough thank you's. I look forward to recommending you to everyone. You've probably already received some calls. Thank you, thank you, thank you.''

Mrs. Carol Loberg - Wedding held at Mississauga Golf Club

"Thank you so much for playing at our wedding at the McMichael. I can't tell you how many people have complimented you, people of all ages. Everyone had a great time - The Royz Band was the hit of the party ! I only wish it could have lasted longer - the night flew by too fast. Thank you so very much."

Sheryl & Greg Alcock Wedding held at The McMichael Gallery

"Thank you for making our wedding day very special. You were terrific....truly the best band we could have ever had."

Vanessa and Mark Rodriques - Wedding held at Inn on The Park

"We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your entertainment at our wedding. You were FANTASTIC ! ! All of our guests have commented on "how great the band was". I'm sure it was evident by the number of people up dancing.  Thanks again"
Caroline and Randy Jewson - Wedding held at Elmwood Club

Dear Heather & The Royz Band,

I just wanted to thank you soooo much for the most amazing music we could have dreamed of at our wedding!

EVERYONE was raving about your totally amazing voice and how you could sing anything from Alicia Keys to ACDC, and sounded even better than the originals:)

We are so happy we chose The Royz Band because you totally MADE our wedding. As I'm sure I mentioned we probably went out to see every band in Toronto but as soon as we heard you we just knew you were the ONLY choice for us. I just know that no other band could have played so much variety of music and been so much fun for everyone from our grandparents to our school friends. You are totally the best!

On a personal note I want to thank you so much for all your help during the planning process. I almost felt like you were my own personal wedding planner and I totally appreciate all the time you took to help me put everything together. I can't imagine how I would have done it without you.

I know I'll be seeing you a lot cause all our friends loved you so much that they'll all be booking you for their weddings. Jeff and I can't wait to dance to the Royz Band again.

Thanks again,

Alli & Jeff
Wedding Held at The Old Mill

Hi Heather ,
Thank you so much for the most amazing entertainment I could ever dream of! I knew you would do an awesome job, but you still surpassed any kind of expectations I could ever have!

The feedback has been nothing but raves and compliments about you guys! We are so honoured that you performed at our wedding.

Before signing off, I just want you to know that out of my many, many vendors, you were by far the most professional (not to mention organized, patient, creative, etc, etc.) out of all of them....... by a landslide. You were the fastest to respond to emails, and the best at offering different ideas to achieve our final vision. You were an absolute pleasure to work with.

I keep bragging about you guys to everyone!

Thanks again for everything! You helped make our wedding into a dream come true!

Sincerely,
Stacey & Sherwin Aguinaldo
Wedding held at Delta Chelsea

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The Rhythm Section

• Live Drum kit in addition to Heather's Percussion kit adds a wonderful and dynamic beat. If you want to upgrade to the four piece band or larger, adding the live drums is a must.

The Brass & Horn section

The Royz Band horn section can expand to include from 1 - 6 extra brass players. This is a fabulous addition if you love the full horn section sounds of the Big Band era, R&B and full orchestra instrumentation.

Additional instruments include sax player(s), trumpet(s), flugelhorn(s) and trombone(s).

Expanded Sound and Light Packages

• All Royz Band packages come with our basic sound and light package which includes two towers delivering complete stage lighting onto the band. Most of our clients find our basic package absolutely perfect for their event.
  
• However, if you are looking for that extra "WOW" effect, here's a great added option:
  
  

  EXPANDED SOUND AND LIGHT PACKAGES Extra sound and light packages can be added to the band's basic sound and light set-up to enhance the band's performance and create visual and acoustical magic. Additional sound and light options can be added to any band size. Prices will vary depending on options chosen. Some of the options available for larger events include concert sized front stage sound systems with mid and far room delay speakers, multi-truss lighting, live follow spots, live video feed & screens, as well as total audio & visual requirements for your entire event. For smaller events, extra options can range from stationary backdrops and ambiant lighting to technician assisted additional stage and/or dance floor lighting & effects. Our dedicated and professional sound and light crew will ensure the sound and light will be spectacular, no matter what size of Royz Band format you choose.