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Audio and Video Samples:
Listed below are descriptions of a typical special event, how music would serve the occasion as well as audio samples of Jeff Davis' Guitar playing.
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Ceremony Section Description Suggested Repertoire The Prelude
The Prelude is the music played 20 to 30 minutes before your ceremony. Your music selections will set the mood for your wedding, whether it be religious, elegant or Romantic. If your wedding is in a church, the music should be appropriate to permit guests to pray, reflect or have light conversation.
The Processional
The ceremony begins with the entrance of the bridal party and will sometimes include a special song for the lighting of the unity candle or signing of the registrar. Normally the ushers lead the procession, followed by the bridesmaids, maid/matron of honor, the ring bearer, and then the flower girl. Since the brides entrance is the most important part of the processional, there should be a noticeable increase in volume, or a separate song choice when it is time for her to enter.
Air on a G string-Bach
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring-Bach
Greensleeve-Cutting
The Bridal March-Wagner
(Lighting of the Unity Candle)
The Recessional-Postlude
This marks the ending of the ceremony. the bride and groom are announced as man and wife and they exit together, arm-in-arm, and are followed by the bridal party. This music should be upbeat, majestic and played until all of the guests have gone through the receiving line.
Reception/Dinner Party
Description
Suggested Repertoire
Dinner party music should subtly augment the atmosphere, enhancing guest conversation and not interrupt it. The performance of a variety of music (Jazz, Popular, Latin, Modern Classical) helps to loosen up the guests and promote intermingling. It is also important to have the overall volume of the music set low as it keeps the attention off of the performer. The general length of the music usually will not exceed 45 minutes to one hour.
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(Jazz/Pop)
- Misty-Garner
- You are the Sunshine of my life-Wonder
- Love is the Sweetest Thing -Noble
- Yesterday-The Beatles
(Spanish/Latin America)
- Malaguena- Anon.
- El Chocolo-Villodo
- Dansa Brasiliera - Morel
- Cafe Venezolano- Garcia
- Sons De Carilihoes-Pernambuco
- !Caramba!-Caltayud
(Celtic)
- Anthem-Doan
(Asian)
(Modern Classical )
Video Samples:
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