Wedding Performance Overview

Thank you for your interest in my musical services. This sheet should tell you more about how I can be a memorable part of your Wedding Day.

First off, this type of performing is my specialty. In 2000, I personally performed at 306 engagements and I've played at over 1000 weddings in the past ten years. My standard wedding package is based on a 2 1/2-3 hour time frame to cover Cocktails and Dinner. This may sound like a long time but , like it or not, most weddings run behind schedule. During Cocktails I do a lively up-tempo mix of Jazz Swing, Classical, Latin, Pop, and Waltzes to set the atmosphere as your guests arrive. It never fails to make an immediate positive impression on your guests. If you prefer to gear the music to a particular style during this time (i.e. Classical, Italian...), I am open to ideas.

After the Prayer and Toast, I offer a Musical Toast to the Bride & Groom by introducing myself and then announcing to your guests that I'll be around to all of the tables but first will play a special request for you two. This never fails to get some "ooh's and aah's" from the crowd. From there I go immediately into my table-to-table routine taking requests from your guests. My repertoire covers over 1,000 tunes -- everything from Mozart to Phantom Of The Opera to The Charlie Daniels Band -- and if I don't know it I'll make it up ! I do encourage special requests for parents, grandparents, birthdays, anniversaries, etc ... I also put my Top 100 Requests Lists (on an attractive bordered paper) in table-tent form on all of the guest tables to help get the "requesting" started.

My state-of-the-art wireless sound system recreates a "Concert Hall" sound for groups of 20 to 1,000. This allows everyone to hear the music and enjoy it even more. The volume is completely adjustable at your request and many people never realize it's on.

Emcee services are another option I offer. With my Toastmaster's training, I am comfortable with the introduction of the Bridal Party , Prayer, Toast, etc... as much or as little as you need. Often times the banquet manager is thrilled to relinquish this responsibility and later I can turn over these duties to your band or DJ.

Adding a Piano or electronic keyboards (KEYSTRING DUO) can be very nice for Cocktails and more. It adds an additional musical presence and visual impact. It's also great for small receptions where we are the only entertainment and dancing is not a high priority, although we can do what we call "light" dance music. We also offer the option of playing a Custom CD on our break(s) featuring the most popular high-energy dance hits (YMCA, Macarena, Electric Slide, Shout, ...) for guests who want to cut loose . You might also consider my strolling violin group STRIO with 3 violins. Or for something completely different, the CAFE TRIO, with Violin, Accordion, and Bass, does a beautiful variety of European-Style (French, Spanish,...) strolling requests. Speaking of European, our VIENNA NIGHTS ORCHESTRA (Three Violins, Piano, and Bass) is a sparkling alternative to a traditional string ensemble.

Yes, I do ceremonies. For a modest additional fee I can perform at your service playing solo or working with an organist. I can also provide STRING DUO'S, TRIO'S, QUARTET'S, and QUINTET'S and other soloists (HARP, TRUMPET,VOCALIST) .

Finally, I take my work very seriously and realize you get only one chance to do this right so it will be my pleasure to do anything I can to make it special. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to being part of your Wedding Day.