There are a vast array of special occasions that we play for:- parties, anniversaries, christenings, fund raising, society functions........... the list is endless. There are few rules about what kind of music should be played and when. The most important thing is to have the music you enjoy. Below are some notes on the characteristics of different kinds of music group, for you to consider in addition to your liking for their kind of music. <String Quartet> ~ <Harp> ~ <Classical Guitar> ~ <Soprano> ~ <Folk & Ceilidh> ~ <Jazz> ~ <Organising the Occasion> | 4 | Repertoire | Baroque, classical, romantic, light, shows, films, light jazz | | 4 | Ambience | Civilised atmosphere - mostly formal, or Palm Court, or Lounge music | | 4 | Appropriate venue size | Anything from the a room in a private house to a concert hall. Great flexibility. | | 4 | Appropriate audience size | We have played for events with 2 guests, to 300 people | | 4 | Amplification | None | | 4 | Set up time | 15 minutes | | 4 | Playing outside | Yes, shelter from the elements needed. | | | é back to top | See & hear String Quartets |
| 4 | Repertoire | Concert harp is Baroque, classical, romantic, light music. Occasionally with vocals, particularly with the Celtic Harp. | | 4 | Ambience | Civilised atmosphere - mostly formal, or Palm Court, or Lounge music | | 4 | Appropriate venue size | Large private house room / medium hotel room to the hall of a stately home | | 4 | Appropriate audience size | 2 to 80 guests | | 4 | Amplification | None | | 4 | Set up time | 30 minutes. Good access required | | 4 | Playing outside | Sometimes, good shelter from the elements essential. | | | é back to top | See & hear Harpists |
| 4 | Repertoire | Baroque, classical, romantic, | | 4 | Ambience | Civilised atmosphere - mostly period, or intimate romantic | | 4 | Appropriate venue size | Anything from the a room in a private house to large hotel room, or medium room in a stately home. | | 4 | Appropriate audience size | We have played for dinner parties of 2 guests, to 60 people | | 4 | Amplification | None | | 4 | Set up time | 15 minutes | | 4 | Playing outside | Yes, shelter from the elements needed, and good acoustics. | | | é back to top | See & hear Classical Guitarists & Lutenists |
| 4 | Repertoire | Irish, Scottish, English, Welsh, American, Scandinavian, Eastern European folk | | 4 | Ambience | Ceilidhs: - A wonderful evening, where everyone gets involved and has a thoroughly good time. Suitable for all ages. Folk music /singing:- informal background music, or pub atmosphere, or period music, depending on the group. | | 4 | Appropriate venue size | For un-amplified music to listen to, a small room upwards to any size of venue with amplification. For a Ceilidh, a small village hall with 40 guests, to a large hall with 350 dancers. | | 4 | Appropriate audience size | Music to listen to - any size. Ceilidh - 40 to 350 | | 4 | Amplification | None for very small venues with good acoustics, but normally amplified | | 4 | Set up time | 45 minutes with amplification | | 4 | Playing outside | Normally, no, but can do with adequate shelter from the elements. | | | é back to top | See & hear Ceilidh & Barn Dance Bands |
| 4 | Repertoire | Any period of jazz from the 1920s to the present day, Dixieland, Swing, Rhythm & Blues, Blue Note, Jazz/ Fusion/ Funk, Latin Jazz & Bossa Nova | | 4 | Ambience | Widely varying, from boisterous to smokey lounge jazz, from fun to anguish. | | 4 | Appropriate venue size | Any size, depending on size of music group. | | 4 | Appropriate audience size | Any number | | 4 | Amplification | Yes | | 4 | Set up time | 30-45 minutes | | 4 | Playing outside | Normally, no, but can do with adequate shelter from the elements. | | | é back to top | See & hear Jazz Bands |
| 4 | Repertoire | Baroque, classical, romantic, light, shows, light jazz | | 4 | Ambience | Special musical interludes | | 4 | Appropriate venue size | Large room in a private house to hall in a stately home, to a church, good acoustics necessary. | | 4 | Appropriate audience size | We have played for dinner parties of 6 guests, to 300 people in a Cathedral | | 4 | Amplification | None. NOTE: some form of accompaniment is required | | 4 | Set up time | 10 minutes | | 4 | Playing outside | Normally, no. | | | é back to top | See & hear Sopranos |
Organising a wedding is a huge logistical undertaking. There are weddings cars, caterers, dresses and more. We have put together some information plus links to other web sites that we hope may be useful for you, as follows: Organising a special event can be a big logistical undertaking. There are venues, caterers and more. We have put together some information plus links to other web sites that we hope may be useful for you, as follows: é back to top c MidsummerMusicCS |
