Band, Ceremony Music

Anniversaries, Baby Showers, Bar / Bat Mitzvahs, Birthdays, Bridal Showers, Christenings, Corporate Events, Engagement Parties, Graduations, Holiday Parties, LGBT Weddings / Ceremonies

1995

Cash, Check

Agency

Medium (4-6 musicians), Small (1-3 musicians)

Acoustic, Big Band, Jazz, Orchestra, Strings, Swing

Yes

Tuxedo for men, formal black for women. We are happy to honor requests for other attire (for example, coat and tie for less formal occasions).

We have a demo cd as well as a website. We don't invite prospective clients to our events to preserve the privacy and sanctity of the event. When it's your turn, you will be guaranteed not to have any strangers in the back of the venue, crashing your wedding and distracting your musicians.

Yes, if we can find it in print, we can play it.

We like to have 1-1/2 to 2 hours even though actual setup time is only about 45 minutes. That gives us time to deal with any problems or challenges that may arise without fear of being late.

Depending on the group, we can fit into a space as small as 4'x8' but 8'x8' works great for the duo and trio, with a bit more to accomodate drums in the quartet and quintet. We don't stipulate a minimum space requirement because given the flexibility of our groups, we are always happy to consider any space challenges you may have and try our best to work around them.

We are just music, but do offer the use of our sound system and wireless microphones for your toasts, speeches, etc.

In general we don't talk between songs because most people who hire us are looking for something a bit understated, but if you like, we are happy to serve as emcee to introduce the wedding party, and inform your guests when various activities (1st dance, cake cutting, etc.) are about to begin.

The only time we require a meal is when we are playing both ceremony and complete reception and will be on site more than 6 hours. If we are playing only the reception or only ceremony/cocktails, we don't require meals of any kind although we do appreciate access to non-alcoholic beverages.

Yes we do.

Our normal rate covers any venue within 35 miles of our office, which means that we travel from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach with no additional charge. Fees for travel beyond that radius are calculated on the final distance and time involved in travel. Any additional fees are discussed well before contracting and won't change after an agreement is reached, even if gas prices skyrocket. (no "fuel surcharge" as a last-minute surprise!)

Instrumental - Duo, Instrumental - Solo, Instrumental - Trio, Soloist / Vocalist

Cello, Flute, Guitar, Piano, Viola, Violin

Tuxedo for men, formal black for women. We are happy to honor requests for other attire (for example, coat and tie for less formal occasions).

We have a demo cd as well as a website. We don't invite prospective clients to our events to preserve the privacy and sanctity of the event. When it's your turn, you will be guaranteed not to have any strangers in the back of the venue, crashing your wedding and distracting your musicians.

We like to have 1-1/2 to 2 hours even though actual setup time is only about 45 minutes. That gives us time to deal with any challenges that may arise without fear of being late.

Depending on the group, we can fit into a space as small as 4'x8' but 8'x8' works great for the duo and trio, with a bit more to accomodate the quartet. We don't stipulate a minimum space requirement because given the flexibility of our groups, we are always happy to consider any space challenges you may have and try our best to work around them.

Our normal rate covers any venue within 35 miles of our office, which means that we travel from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach with no additional charge. Fees for travel beyond that radius are calculated on the final distance and time involved in travel.

Do you offer any extra services during wedding ceremonies?
Yes.  We offer the use of a wireless lapel mic for your officiant during outdoor weddings at no additional charge.  We also always use a small sound system for outdoor ceremonies so that the music is rich and beautiful, just as it would be if we were playing in a concert hall or church.  

If our ceremony is in an outdoor location where no power is available, will we still be able to have the sound system?
Yes you can.  Our sound system also runs without external power and is very small so is perfect for those many beautiful beach locations where there is no power handy.  At this time we do not have wireless microphones that run on batteries but if you would like to have  a wired microphone on a stand, discreetly placed, we are happy to do that for you.

Will you play non-traditional music for the ceremony?
Absolutely.  We encourage you to choose music that is meaningful to you, rather than just have what you think you should have.  We have a number of very versatile groups who can seamlessly blend together classical, pop, and/or jazz selections to create a wedding "soundtrack" that is uniquely you and utterly personal.

What instruments do you offer (other than the ones WeddingWire lists to choose from)?
We have an extremely versatile pool of players to choose from, and that pool consists of: Clarinet, Oboe, Flute, Violin, Cello, Classical Guitar, and String Bass.  We are specialists in numerous styles of music including Classical, Pop and Jazz, so your special request songs will have just the right feel.

What makes your different from other agencies?
Although we are a booking agency with a number of different groups, the company President and Vice President are active players and perform with all the groups we send out.  What this means to you is that you get our personal attention from the first contact until the last moment of your wedding and you are guaranteed that your vision of your wedding day will be executed exactly as we have discussed it.

Do you have liability insurance?  Absolutely!  We carry a policy that is adequate to allow us to play in any venue anywhere.

1. Don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions.  You have the right to know how long your musicians have been playing, whether or not they specialize in weddings (it really does make a difference!), or whether they plan to drink alcohol during their performance (we don't, but many do and you have the right to say that it's not okay!).
2. Be sure to give your music coordinator as much information as you can so that there is no confusion or disorganization the day of your wedding.
3. if you don't feel comfortable or trust your music coordinator to keep your needs and vision in mind, don't hire him!  Make sure that you have a rapport with the person you ultimately hire so that your experience is as relaxed and happy as possible.
4. Feel free to personalize!  Your musicians should be willing to talk with you about non-traditional music choices for your ceremony.  Work with your music coordinator to make your wedding truly your own!