OTHER MUSIC
Below are a few suggestions
of items that might sound well in the acoustic of a reasonably-sized
uncarpeted church. In other venues the effect may not be quite as good due
to dry acoustics, or other considerations.
| Flute |
As
mentioned elsewhere, I play flute
and can do this at no extra cost.
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| Violinist |
A
violinist is a good addition. Violin with light organ
accompaniment works well. Also, it can be added to existing items.
Rehearsal would be involved, and this would have to be paid for.
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| String Quartet |
If you
hire a string quartet, the assumption is that they would normally
play as everyone gathers. However, with the right choice of music
during the wedding ceremony, they could be used several more
times: -
Accompaniment for a
vocal soloist (Ave Maria, etc.).
Organ concerto
movements (Handel era).
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| Show Singer |
A good
'Broadway'-style singer can add items from the great West End
shows. Obviously the meaning of the text is rather important.
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| Soprano |
There is
a wealth of repertoire for a good classical soloist with simple
organ accompaniment: everything from the 16th century to [some]
West End show songs. The archetypal shrieking warbling opera star
is best avoided.
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| Trumpet |
One of
the finest additions that you could have, -to give a 'regal'
atmosphere. Apart from making striking 'in' and 'out' music, there
are descants for several hymns. The one snag is that you have to
hire a superb player because anything less often sounds grim. |
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