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The TSE Band offers above and beyond that of traditional Boston / NYC Wedding Bands.

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. Very Exciting! Yes!! TSE would love to chat with you about your wedding! You found THE ONE! Now you found THE BAND. Very exciting news! The TSE Band is a great band with a spectacular reputation. We will customize our performance to your style and create a dynamic evening that’s totally “YOU”. TSE would love to be there and Rock the Wedding! The TSE Band is a high energy, Nationally Sponsored Band with male/female vocals along with a solid BRASS SECTION. We cater to music from “The Motown Era to today’s Dance Craze.” TSE offers a wide variety of services from Ceremonial Services, Cocktail Services along with the Reception. We have the largest song list in Upstate NY. TSE provides an all-inclusive entertainment package with The TSE Band + Live DJ Time / Host, including a tour-quality Sound & Lighting System to ensure that the party goes - All Night Long! Check out our website. Check out our recent reviews on Facebook, The Knot, and Wedding Wire. We look forward to hearing from you.

**Reach out to us to discuss TSE's Pricing Packages**

Check out our Video on Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knFAsv_6om0

Sincerely,

Al Santoro

www.tsensemble.com

Cell#518-506-5960

Services Offered

The TSE Band is available for cocktail hours and wedding receptions. They can serenade guests with ambient jazz during the drinks party before filling the dance floor later on. These talented professionals are happy to learn new songs before your big day. The charismatic group can oversee MC duties including introductions and announcements, and they collaborate with venue managers to ensure everything runs smoothly. You can select your preferred playlist via the band’s website and they are happy to tailor their setlist to your general tastes. With stylish outfits and tuxedos as sharp as their skillful musicianship, the ensemble is a perfect match for sophisticated soirées. Other services provided by this company include:

  • Sample tracks and performances
  • Ceremony music
  • Music during breaks
  • Destination travel
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Big Band
Dance
Pop
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Fog Machine
Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of The TSE Band

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TSE Band is highly recommended for weddings, with reviewers praising their exceptional musical talent, diverse song selection, and ability to keep the party going. Guests were impressed by the band's energy, performance, and ability to engage the crowd, creating a fun and lively atmosphere. The band's professionalism, friendliness, and personalized service were also highlighted, making them a top choice for couples looking to have a blast at their wedding or event.

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TSE Band is highly recommended for weddings, with reviewers praising their exceptional musical talent, diverse song selection, and ability to keep the party going. Guests were impressed by the band's energy, performance, and ability to engage the crowd, creating a fun and lively atmosphere. The band's professionalism, friendliness, and personalized service were also highlighted, making them a top choice for couples looking to have a blast at their wedding or event.

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Michael Sent on 10/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Brilliant. Just, hire this band!

This coming from someone who is a music person. amateur musician and spent the first seventeen years of my nearly fifty year working career in and around the music business and musicians: Short of a wedding full of professional musicians, some of who's names people would recognize, these folks are THE best wedding band I have ever seen, in my life! These folks are NOT amateurs. They were simply brilliant. They are lovely, gracious showman and from the singers to the horn section they are simply consummate musicians. I cannot recommend these folks more, Just hire these folks. The mix as good. It was not too loud. They did a amazing cross section of material from Sly & The Family Stone, to Stevie Wonder to CC to Chicago, and they just absolutely crushed, all of it. Hire this band!! They are fantastic. I cannot recommend this band more highly.
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Gina Sent on 09/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Energy and Vibes the Whole Night!

This band really knows how to get the party started and keep in going! During the night and for weeks after, our guests were raving about the band. Their large number of options for songs, and ability to lead the bridal couple and guests through formalities, as well as just crazy fun, is top notch!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 06/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Band Ever!!

We absolutely LOVED TSE Band!!! They played at our Wedding Cocktail Party and our guests kept saying how great the band is. They knew how to get the party going! They know literally any song you can think of and know how to get your guests pumped up. If you want to have an absolute blast at your wedding/event, TSE is your band! Al is so amazing to work with and makes sure that you are having the time of your life. I can't wait to watch them play all over the capital region!
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Tara Sent on 04/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

TSE Band brings the party!

I’ve seen TSE Band perform many times — at weddings and events, as well as at nightclubs — and most recently at Turning Stone resort. They always bring the party! Great selection of music, spanning styles and eras, and always fun songs that make you wanna move… Frontman Al Santoro and the entire band are top-notch! Great musicians, singers and all-around entertainers. I highly recommend them for any event or venue where you want people to get down and have a fantastic time!
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Evan Sent on 07/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Upstate NY Wedding

Al Santoro and this group of very talented individuals did an exceptional job for our wedding, everyone raved on the song selections and overall energy they brought to the venue. I would highly recommend them for your wedding. The flow of the night worked out perfectly, and Al was always friendly, kind and supportive of preferences that myself and my wife had. I have been fortunate enough to see them perform live both at weddings, Rivers Casino in Schenectady NY, and various locations throughout the capital region. Thanks Al and TSE !
Cam
Cam W. Sent on 09/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

TSE Band - Best feedback from out wedding

The most received compliment we received from our wedding was "wow that band was fantastic". The group knows how to keep a party going. They flexible, willing to learn songs, and able to ready a crowd to keep the momentum going.
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Tim Sent on 11/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Al and team were incredible.

Simply put, this band rocks. My wife and I had no idea what to expect when booking a band, as this process was all new to us. Al made it so easy, and his professionalism throughout the entire process was a breath of fresh air.
My wife and I are planners. We wanted every piece of the wedding day to be planned out to the minute. Al took this up a notch and gave us his own detailed schedule for the bands activities. It was very much appreciated.
Day of, Al and team were very self-sufficient, showed up early, and put on an incredible performance that my friends and family are still talking about.
To summarize the TSE band bests a quick story. I have some family who are big dancers at weddings, and at one point during the night, I found them sitting and watching the band play. I was surprised they weren’t dancing. I went over and spoke to them and asked them if everything was alright, and their response was that the band was so good, they were just enjoying watching them play.
I’d recommend the TSE Band to anyone and everyone.
- Tim
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 10/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

So Much Fun!

Having the TSE Band at our wedding was a no brainer! They kept the party going all night! Several guest commented on how cool it was to have a live band at a wedding reception and that the group did a fantastic job. If you're thinking about hiring a band - AL and the gang are definitely the ones to choose!
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Peter Sent on 01/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Delivered a memorable experience for us and our guests!

When it came to booking music for our wedding, we knew that a live band would make the night memorable and add SO much more to the party. As we started our search for bands in the area, T.S. Ensemble's reputation put them at the top of our list; short story is, we were not disappointed.
We engaged with Al Santoro as the representative from the band, and one thing that was immediately apparent from our discussions was that he and T.S. Ensemble had done so many weddings that they knew exactly what information was and wasn't important. In the planning weeks leading up to the wedding, he made sure to patiently walk through the detailed questionnaire and extensive song list, taking care to clarify names and pronunciations and relations (as they would be providing emcee services). He allayed many of our concerns about our first dance, the schedule we had planned with the venue, and even offered microphone equipment for our outside ceremony for a small fee. When it was time to submit the list of songs that we wanted for them to perform, they assured us that they would use them as inspiration for a fun set on our wedding night. The only small piece of feedback would be to move a lot of their onboarding and paperwork to a more electronic format, as navigating their extensive music list was a bit daunting and manual-intensive.
In the final days before showtime, Al contacted us to coordinate the day-of preparations. In the hustle and bustle of all of the small details coming together, Al knew to stay relevant and quick, so that we could get to the dozens of other things on our plate. The day of the wedding, he walked through the outdoor equipment with one of our guests who would be responsible for the ceremony music, which was a nice bonus. In addition, T.S. Ensemble allowed my wife and I to practice our first dance while they were prepping, which made us feel more like they were "there for us" on our day. Suffice it to say, the rest of the night went off spectacularly; they were jamming and we got dozens of compliments from guests about the live band and how great the song choice was.
I give this detailed accounting of our wedding experience in order to communicate that, when it came down to executing the music of our wedding night, Al Santoro and T.S. Ensemble knew just what to do. They elevated the party for our friends and family, and seem to be experts in the business of entertaining. The professionalism and knowledge they displayed when helping us plan is also something I want to call out for others who are thinking of hiring a live band for their event.
A glowing 5/5 stars from us!
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Susan Sent on 12/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

TS Ensemble- when you want the very best music!

I have experienced the music of the TS Ensemble many times and at various venues. I recently attended a wedding reception where Al Santoro and his band provided the music. As always, this group of professional musicians did not disappoint. The TS Ensemble members are energetic, genuine, and current! It is obvious they love what they do and encourage everyone to be engaged, by either dancing, clapping, and/or singing along! They are determined to rock your soul! As their mantra proclaims:
TS Ensemble
“ Music..............
to take you there.”
Event planners will not need to worry or be stressed about the music. This classy Ensemble delivers every time!
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