We love to delight SWFL audiences with our concerts! 

Just grab a folding chair and your cooler. All are welcome!  Please click for current schedule.  

Donations collected during intermission go a long way to help offset performance costs as well as build our High School Music Education Program Annual Award fund which helps support music education in local high schools. 

The Naples Big Band is comprised of 19 professional musicians under the skillful musical direction of  James (Jim) Castaldi, seasoned trumpet and flugelhorn player.

In addition to admission-free concerts for the public, the band is also available to hire for private parties, fundraisers, festivals and special events of all types. 

For booking information, please contact Amy Bright, vocalist and marketing manager, at 239-777-0416 or simply complete our handy online contact form. 

Naples Big Band (registered name, Music Makers Show Band) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization supporting music education in our local schools; we welcome your donations. 

Contact Amy at 239-777-0416 about sponsoring a concert in the name of a loved one, or the name of your business for extra exposure.

Pictured above is Band Director Sarah Kocses (on far right) and some of her band students from Golden Gate High School accepting our 2019 High School Music Education Program Annual Award.