The Wedding Ceremony Solo Cello Package


Testimonial: ...so many people have commented on how fantastic you were and how much they enjoyed the music...
With its rich tones, the cello is a beautiful instrument, adding sophistication and warmth to any occasion. Guests have remarked that it adds a beautiful feel to the atmosphere and mood, lifting spirits and making it feel even more like a very special event. The cello sounds superb indoors, particularly in the acoustics of beautiful old churches and it also fills quite a large outdoor area too.

Suggested wedding ceremony (1 hour booking)


Greeting/seating guests
- 15 minutes of light cello music from the Bach solo cello suites and other well known classical melodies

Bride Procession
Bridal Chorus (here comes the bride); or
Canon - Pachelbel; or
Trumpet Voluntary

Signing of the register
Air on the G String; or
Ave Maria; or
Sarabande in G - Bach Cello Suites; or
Saraband in C - Bach Cello Suites

Recessional (newlyweds exit)
La Rejouissance by Handel; or
Wedding March by Mendelssohn; or
Spring from the Four Seasons by Vivaldi

Free pop song arrangements

Provided free in this package is the arrangement of two popular, contemporary or other non-classical piece of music. Perfect if you as a couple have a song or two that you would like to associate forever with your special day. Most songs with a melody are suitable.



Other solo cello repertoire:
Close to You (The Carpenters/Burt Bacharach)
What The World Needs Now, Is Love Sweet Love (Burt Bacharach)
This Guy's In Love With You (Burt Bacharach)
It Had To Be You
Embraceable You
The Prayer
Slave To Love (Bryan Ferry)
My Heart Will Go On (Celine Dion)
When A Man Loves A Woman
All You Need Is Love

With a vast repertoire of classical music from which you can choose, and your own choice of popular music arrangements, the above ceremony listings are suggestions only. I am happy to advise and assist you with your music choices.

Please note: Some locations, such as the Sydney Royal Botanical Gardens will attract an additional "roadie", parking or travelling fee.



Other Events for Solo Cello

Dinner parties, art gallery showings, wine tastings and any other occasion to add an air of sophistication.

Maximum booking is 2 hours.

A selection of music from the classical repertoire or a mixture of classical and popular.


*Dates are only reserved and guaranteed after the non-refundable booking fee is paid and completed contract is signed and returned. Any retainer and/or fees paid by the client are considered earned by the artist upon signing the contract and no booking fees paid by customer will be refunded, even if customer cancels or postpones the event or changes the date or time of the event.


**Anne-Lise can arrange almost any pop song at your request. Two songs are included free in the package deal. Additional arrangements garnish a $50 arrangement fee per pop song (the arrangement fee is multiplied by 2, 3 or 4 per arrangement, if arranging for duo, trio or quartet respectively, e.g. a quartet arrangment of a pop song is $200).



Other String Options

Limited availability


String Duo
String Trio
String Quartet

Sample Repertoire of String Trio/Quartet


Classical, Romantic and Baroque Period Music

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik - Mozart
Christmas Concerto - Corelli
Water Music Suite - Handel
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Handel
Capriol Suite - Warlock
Brandenburg Concertos - Bach
Sinfonietta in A - Haydn
Theme and Variations - Beethoven
Divertimentos - Mozart
The Four Seasons - Vivaldi

Tangos

Jealousy
Blue Tango

Easy Listening

Looking Through the Eyes of Love - Theme from "Ice Castles"
Memory - Cats
Cavatina
Memory - Cats

Jazz

Country Club - Scott Joplin
Memory - Cats

Let's Get This Party Started!

Hungarian Dance No. 5 - Brahms
(not to be mistaken by the demure Chanel No. 5!)
March from "The Dam Busters"
La Rejouissance - Handel

Weddings

Wedding March
Bridal Chorus
Pachelbel Canon