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Professor Fairbanks is known in the wedding industry for his charming presentation, professionalism, and skill. Peter accomodates your celebration and party, indoors or out, he strolls and is perfect for remote locations, small intimate groups, and larger gatherings.

Brides and grooms comment at how beautifully the sound of a violin carries at an outdoor event!

Peter can help you select appropriate music. Requests are no problem. "Waistcoat with tails" is available, but creative country casual is also possible.

He has played for over 500 couples and families and at many of the best Inns and locations throughout Vermont and into New Hampshire

Click here for some samples of wedding music--not comprehensive but a representation.

Dear Peter "Thank you for making our wedding day so very special. The music for the ceremony was beautiful and absolutely perfect! You have such an amazing talent and we can only hope our children are blessed with musical talent. Thanks again! Everything was awesome!" - Ben & Christine Stafford, July, 2000 Waterbury, Vermont

Dear Peter, "A fantastic job entertaining everyone at our wedding. You were able to adapt to the different tastes of our international guests. Everyone had such a wonderful time. A special thanks, you were brilliant!" -Dawn and Richard Shaw, married in the fall 2002, NEK, VT

Peter, "We want to let you know how much we all enjoyed your fiddling. Thank you so much!" -Michele & Andrew Weyand, Married August 9th, 2008, Inn at Round Barn, Waitsfield, VT

"Hi Peter, Many thanks for adding 'spice' to both our barn picnic and our wedding celebration. We've received lots of compliments on our choice of musician. Thanks again for being a great part of our weekend." -Sarah Stearns and Chandler Harris, Married August 2010, Red Barn & Tabor House, Swanton, VT

"Hello Peter, Thank you for making our wedding day so special!" -Michele & Jason Kurnath, married August 2010, the Hildene in Manchester, VT

"It's amazing how well the violin carries outside. It was just perfect for our wedding. It meant so much for you to be part of our day. You are 'The Bomb' and we loved you!" -Damon and Julie Cherico, Married July 24th, 2011, Stowehof, Stowe, Vermont

"After attending another wedding, Lindsey and Greg (Tintendo) decided a DJ just wouldn't cut it for their wedding ceremony, so glad we hired you--Perfect! Thanks for adding your beautiful music today." -Bob Simmons, father of the bride. Married at Boyden Farm, Cambridge,VT Sept. 10th, 2011

"Peter, Thanks so much for a wonderful gift of music. You added to the beautiful atmosphere perfectly and we greatly appreciate your performance." -Caitlin & Mark Troiaino, Married at Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, VT Feb. 4th, 2012

Peter, "You add more to a wedding than anything else I can think of. It is always such a joy to hear you play." -Michael Caldwell--officient and justice of the peace. Quoted to me on July 7th 2012, Edson Hill Manor in Stowe, VT

Dear Peter, "Your smile and excitement in being here and playing was a joy for all. You honestly exhibited the love of your talent and sharing that with others who enjoyed it also. I am so glad you could share the evening with us. Be well Peter and know that your talent has been appreciated by many today." -Mrs. Colleen Hughlock mother of the bride for Moriah and Scott, Aug. 25th, 2012 at Home Hill Inn in Plainfield, NH

"Hi Peter, Thank you so much for the beautiful music for our wedding. You were a huge hit and we heard many praises through the day and into the night. I could hear you playing as the bridal party prepared to come down the stairs and out to the garden. We were delighted to hear the music and so glad you were able to play our song so perfectly. It was everything we could ask for. I am reminded of a quote from Willy Wonka, 'We are the music makers, we are the dreamers of dreams.' Much appreciation and all the best!" -Sunni and Tom Linzi, Married June 29th, 2013 in Derby Line, VT Coordinated with Vermont Enchanted Events (Jackie Watson)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Guitar
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music

Reviews of Professor Fairbanks violinist/fiddler/ceremony/cocktail hour/dinner

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Jillian Sent on 07/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Professor Fairbanks played the ceremony music at our wedding at Trapp Family Lodge on July 1, 2017. We loved his music and thought he did a wonderful job. He played some selections from the Sound of Music which our guests really enjoyed (especially given the location)! We received so many compliments on his playing.
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Douglas Sent on 08/23/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Wonderful experience, a first class performance!! BRAVO!!!
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Michael Sent on 08/20/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Peter Miller, aka Professor Fairbanks, is a topnotch Wedding troubador. He not only plays with zest and style, but can move around from place to place before the ceremony to get people in the mood. After the ceremony, ditto. You can't do better for live wedding music, with classical or contemporary songs. Priceless!
Michael Caldwell, wedding officiant and coach
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David Sent on 08/14/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Professor Fairbanks, aka. Peter Miller, was exactly what out outdoor wedding needed. His music pulled our entire wedding together and helped make it the wedding we have always dreamed about!

The music during the ceremony (outside) was beautiful. He then played during our cocktail reception, and it was perfect; everyone enjoyed listening to, and dancing to, the music. He is VERY versitile, and plays almost every style of music you can request from him. He is very professional, and communication was great! He made a lasting impression on all our guests, who still today, keep asking me for his website so they can show him off to other friends and family. I can not say enough good things about Peter and his playing. I highly recommend him to anyone!

Thanks for playing at our wedding Peter!!
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Sunshine Sent on 07/05/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you so much for the beautiful music for our ceremony. Proffesor Fairbanks was a HUGE hit and we heard many praises through the day and into the night for his musical talents.

We were so delighted to have been able to find Professor Fairbanks aka Peter Miller and his fiddle. Having a destination wedding is difficult at best with the long distance to our vendors. He was professional and responsive but best of all had the flexibility to learn my special request from the norm for the processional.

Being the bride I was unable to be at the ceremony site initially but I could hear him playing as the bridal party prepared to come down the stairs and out to the garden. I was delighted to hear the music and so glad he was not only able to play my request, but to play it so PERFECTLY was more than a bride could ask for...

I am a big fan of leaving the artistic talent to the artisan. Other than my processional, he played what he felt in the moment and it was exactly what our ceremony and cocktail hour needed. Much praise and heartfelt gratitude for making our special day that much greater than we had dreamed.

Absolutely lovely!
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