Come Fly Away, the new Twyla Tharp dance musical set to the tunes of Frank Sinatra, will begin performances on Broadway March 1 at the Marquis Theatre. With the blessing of Frank Sinatra Enterprises and the Sinatra family, Come Fly Away features original masters of Sinatra's voice, which are backed by a live on-stage band. The show includes original arrangements by Nelson Riddle, Billy May and Quincy Jones, as well as newly created arrangements for the production by Dave Pierce. Come Fly Away, according to press notes, "follows four couples as they fall in and out of love during one song and dance filled evening at a crowded nightclub. Blending the legendary vocals of Frank Sinatra with a live on stage 19-piece big band and 15 of the world’s finest dancers, Come Fly Away weaves an unparalleled hit parade of classics, including 'Fly Me To The Moon,' 'My Way' and 'That's Life' into a soaring musical fantasy of romance and seduction."

Dave was Music Director and Composer for the 24th Annual Gemini Awards Broadcast in Canada. Celebrating award winning Canadian television, the broadcast featured a musical production arranged by Pierce that starred Cory Montief (cast of Glee), Mike Reno (Loverboy) and Theo Tams (Canadian Idol). Alex Lifeson (from the band Rush) stopped to take in Dave's band playing a rendition of Spirit Of The Radio on his way to present the Trailer Park Boys with an award. Check out the Glee-inspired mash-up of Loverboy's "Working For The Weekend" and Alberta's Anthemic "Four Strong Winds":

Dave is the Music Director for the Ceremonies of The 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The creative team will be orchestrating the magic of the Opening, Closing and nightly Victory Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Under the leadership of executive producer David Atkins, the team is composed of the industry’s top talents. Visit Vancouver 2010 for more information. Opening Ceremony for the XXI Olympic Winter Games is February 12, 2010.

Dave’s inspired story of Olympic dreams is captured on CTV’s Believe Series of vignettes promoting the upcoming Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada. Hosted by legendary television news personality Darryl Janz, the spot focusses on Dave’s 22 year journey to become the Music Director of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

The Calgary Stampede’s evening show entitled The Big Show was attended by nightly audiences of 20,000 during July. The ninety minute show featured an original score composed and orchestrated by Dave. Dave is the Music Director at the annual 10 day festival. The show featured a cast of 300+, fireworks, stage pyro and a large collection of cirque specialty acts.

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The music and voice of Frank Sinatra is being developed by legendary choreographer Twlya Tharp into a brand new theatrical experience. Sinatra’s great musical arrangers Billy May, Nelson Riddle and Don Costa are being spotlit through updated, inspired orchestral versions and brand new arrangements created by Dave. New York City was host to this new production which was presented in workshop format in December 2008. The live on-stage orchestra included members of the great Count Basie Band performing the score under the musical direction of Dave.

Dave’s orchestrations are featured on a brand new DVD “Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes”. Celebrating 75 years of New York City’s famous Radio City Music Hall, the Rockettes present their new show designed and developed specially for the anniversary. Dave worked on Radio City’s creative staff during the 2007 season in New York. The music score is performed live by the 35 piece Radio City Orchestra. The DVD is available in Borders and online.

Gospel choirs, dancers, a horn section and a wild infusion of Hammond B3 Organ raise the roof on this brand new version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR GOSPEL. Dave’s orchestrations are brought to life by a live ten piece Gospel Band performing new interpretations of A.L.Webber’s music, all created by Louis St.Louis (Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Grease, Grease 2). The show is currently playing in Atlanta’s Alliance Theater.

Dave's recording production was put to the test in the newest production of Billy Joel's MOVIN' OUT. The Broadway Musical that features Billy Joel's music is now playing in Atlantic City at Harrah's Casino and includes audio elements custom produced by Dave. Many thanks to the fine New York musicians who worked with Dave in the recording studio to make this project a huge success. The show features a musical score that employs an enormous amount of detail in the exact recreation of many Billy Joel hits as well as some newly updated arrangements that support Twyla Tharp's brilliant choreography.

Carrie Underwood live on CBS backed by Dave Pierce orchestration

Dave Pierce conducted the world premiere of Canadian Superstar Paul Brandt's brand new symphony show. Paul joined Dave and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for this special event November 8th. The concert featured arrangements and orchestrations by Dave. CBC recorded the concert and will broadcast on Radio Two on December 31 (10AM) and again on January 18 (8PM). Live streaming on the net is available at cbc.ca. It was a delight for Dave to work with the ESO again, his previous engagement conducting the orcherstra was for Jann Arden's "Greatest Hurts" symphony tour.

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