Wedding and Church Services
Hiring a band for your wedding or church service seems a good match - bands sound great in the acoustics of a church and the bright but solemn sound of a band matches most occasions.
The band plays at many such occasions throughout the year; we often suggest using a smaller number of players such as 10 or 12 where the venues are more intimate or a more subdued musical effect is required.
Custom Musical Arrangements
The band has an in-house arranger who is able to arrange virtually any piece of music to fit the tastes of the audience. Especially in the case of weddings, it is our pleasure to play that special piece for the bride's procession or to play the groom's favourite hymn.
We also have access to a large library of hymn arrangements, specially written to be in the best range for vocal performance. We are also able to liaise with other performers such as an organist to organise joint performances and advise in matters such as keys and verses.
Case Study 1
The band performed at a wedding in Durham in March 2007. The request was to play a 10-12 piece band. It was asked of the band to play Brideshead Revisited as the bride processed, to play a number of hymns, and to play the congregation out to the Wedding March.
The Musical Director arranged the music as requested for the required number of players and the band rehearsed these pieces on a practice night before the wedding to ensure suitability. The Musical Director attended the wedding dress rehearsal, to ensure that the entrance music was of the correct duration for its purpose, and to liaise with the church as to when the band was to play.
Case Study 2
The band was requested to play at Bamburgh Castle in July 2007, to perform at a private wedding. The band was to perform outside the castle, to provide musical entertainment before and after the wedding, and to perform a suitable fanfare.
The Musical Director met with the bride's family to discuss choice of music. It was decided 15 players would be a optimal number of players, and that the before wedding music was to be of a Geordie nature, and the second half to be more upbeat. A suitable fanfare was chosen and performed by our cornet section.
The band performing at Bamburgh Castle for a private wedding.
