Skip to main content
Weddings

About

We are a 5-member brass ensemble specializing in wedding Ceremonies & Cocktail Hours. For Ceremonies we play classical music and for Cocktail Hour we play jazz, but of course we will do whatever the Bride & Groom want! This includes Pop, Latin, Broadway or any combination of the above.

Because we are a brass ensemble (no amplification), we are perfect for outdoor weddings, large halls, churches or other such spaces were a string quartet or flute/harp duo will just not fill up the space and provide the thrill that you need at your wedding.

The wedding ceremony/cocktail hour package includes:

  • 30min of prelude music while your guests are being seated
  • All processional music for the wedding party and the bride
  • Any music during the ceremony, for example candle lighting, communion, sand ceremony, etc
  • Recessional music for you and the wedding party.
  • One hour of relaxed jazz for your cocktail hour as the guest unwind after the ceremony

All of this is with 5 brass musicians (2 trumpets, 1 french horn, 1 trombone, 1 tuba)

The members of The Chamberlain Brass have performed with The New York Philharmonic, The Metropolitan Opera, The American Symphony Orchestra, The Orchestra of St. Lukes, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Radio City Music Hall, and many other top ensembles in New York City and beyond.

We work with you one on one to coordinate the music for your event from repertoire, energy level and instrumentation to schedule and more. We will discuss the event schedule and all other details will be laid out in advance with a written contract so the music takes care of itself, everything flows smoothly and professionally, and you can focus your energies where they are needed!

illustration popular

Vendors you may like

See other vendors that are popular with couples right now

Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Music During Breaks
Sample Music
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Brass - Quintet

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Liability Insurance
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music

Reviews of Chamberlain Brass

Olivia
Olivia Sent on 05/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect day

Hired the Chamberlain Brass for my wedding on January 7, 2022 for my church ceremony, cocktail hour and first dance.

Franco was so accommodating in helping decide my music, the timeline, and was so quick and professional responding to my emails and calls.

On the day of my wedding, they were perfect. They sounded beautiful and made me feel so special coming down the aisle of my church. At cocktail hour they really set the mood and our first dance was so memorable, we got so many compliments. They were exactly what I envisioned for my wedding day.

Thank you Chamberlain Brass!!!
Steven
Steven Sent on 10/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Dependable, talented and accommodating

The Chamberlain Brass is a wonderful group of devoted, sensitive and talented musicians. It was a privilege to have them premiere the music I composed for my wedding. They were committed, generous, helpful, very accommodating and joyful throughout the whole process. We also had to change the date of our wedding and they were so kind and flexible. I thoroughly enjoyed working with them. I very enthusiastically recommend them to you!
C
Chrissy Sent on 10/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

5-star: personalized, professional and perfect!

The event director at our venue, Westchester Country Club, recommended The Chamberlain Brass to my fiance and I for something elegant and different than the usual strings or guitar. We could not be more pleased. From beginning to end, our interaction with the group was seamless. They worked with us to create a bespoke program of music, even learning a new song or two to play at our wedding. We wanted a New Orleans style caravan following our wedding into our cocktail hour and they were not only game, they were excited. Responses to emails were timely, as was their arrival. The value of this group cannont be underestimated. I'd recommmend them to any bride, host or hostess, or organization, to add something special, elegant, and FUN. "Lively" is how our event director described them, and they were exactly that. 5 star, highly recommended.
L
Liliana Sent on 06/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Chamberlain Brass group was awesome!

The Chamberlain Brass group was awesome! great mix of songs, extremely high energy. On top of that, they were super nice to deal with and all-around nice people. Everything we asked of them was executed perfectly. No words can't thank them
Enough!
J
Jim M. Sent on 03/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Group!

We hired the Chamberlain Brass Quintet to play for our son's wedding service. They have a huge repertoire, from traditional wedding music to jazz to pop. They were very receptive to our choices of music. Most importantly, they played beautifully. Highly recommended!
T
Tiffany Sent on 04/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Chamberlain Brass Group did a outstanding job for my wedding at the Park Chateau. Franco scheduled a meeting with us (he even went out of his way to a location that was convenient to us) and he was nothing short of professional. He we delightful and answered all of our questions and put us at ease. Franco was extremely accommodating in all of our requests and very economical. Highly recommend!
He was always to quick to respond by email or phone call. Franco worked with me to create a beautiful music selection to fit the elegance of our wedding. He showed up early, and played for the both ceremony and cocktail hour. His staff (5 piece) looked fantastic - dressed for the part in suit and ties. All of my guests raved on how lovely and professional they were.
You will not be disappointed. Thank You!!!!
J
Justine Sent on 12/06/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Franco and his team were so amazing at our wedding! My husband and I agonized for days on picking our processional and recessional songs, and I'm so happy that CBQ played them both beautifully. We had asked them to learn a brass version of Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" about a month before our wedding. Not only did they do an amazing job, but our friends gave us so many compliments on choice of recessional song by a live band. My only regret is that I couldn't spend more time at my cocktail hour to get in the live jazz music, but our guests were happy with the general ambiance and spirit of the wedding so I can't complain!
V
Vinny Sent on 11/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Franco and the Chamberlain Brass was one of the highlights of planning our wedding. As two students of music, who first met in a college music class, who were being married by their college music professor, we definitely wanted the music to occupy a very special place in the day. Being married in a hotel setting, we wanted something that was both grand and intimate, that underscored the true emotion of the ceremony--and did we ever find that with the Chamberlain Brass. Throughout the planning process Franco offered expert advice and guidance as we made our selections. We'll long remember walking out of the elevator outside of the ballroom and hearing the Chamberlain Brass playing--what a rich and wonderful sound. Our guests said that the music performed during the ceremony was some of the most beautiful they had ever heard--for us personally, our wildest expectations were far exceeded with every single note.
U
User1931849 Sent on 10/12/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely stunning ceremony on the hudson with brass sounds in the background. My guests were delighted with the music and we enjoyed having Chamberlain Brass at our special day.
U
User1536846 Sent on 02/17/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Franco and Chamberlain Brass provided the most beautiful music for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour.

They have an extensive repertoire and were able to accommodate a special request, too. They played songs from Verdi to Armstrong.

They traveled outside of NYC about 1 hour to our venue and were super efficient to work with.

If you are getting married outdoors, brass is a great choice for music that carries and fills your ceremony space.

I strongly recommend Chamberlain Brass for value, sound and professionalism!

Wedding Date: 8/17/13
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

18

Map

Addresses map
Next Wedding Musicians: The Four Seasons Ensemble

Other vendors in New York City for your wedding

Wedding Vendors