How to Find the Perfect Musicians
Do you ponder on what the best methods are in finding the best instrumentalists and vocalists to ensure that you have the most perfect music for your wedding ceremony?
Question From A Bride I’m planning a destination wedding next summer and I would like to find out how I can be sure that I have the best trumpet player and violinist possible. I am not looking for an average level of playing - that won’t cut it - but I am looking for a level of playing that is of the highest standard of excellence and moves the spirit! I have seen a couple of my friends’ weddings in which the music was badly performed and actually ended up detracting from the ceremony. I want to be sure that does not happen to me! Answer Thanks so much for your question. There are a few different ways to ensure that you are engaging the best musicians in the area that you are planning to get married in. If you are looking for an instrumentalist, call the local symphony orchestra and ask for the contact information for the principal player of the instrument(s) you are looking for or any other people they may recommend. For vocalists, call voice professors from local universities or established voice teachers for recommendations. Another way to ensure you have the best instrumentalist, soloist, string quartet, etc in your city is to contact a full-time organist from a few of the large downtown churches that host a large number of weddings. These people will have more knowledgeable first-hand experience than anyone else in the area. If the same name come keeps being mentioned, then you know you have a winner! Another way to be re-assured that you have the best musician is to find out if they have an upcoming solo or small ensemble performance so that you can hear them first-hand. If that is not possible, ask for a recording of their playing. Once you are convinced you have the perfect musician(s), talk to them personally to let them know that you heard that they come with highest recommendation above anyone else in the area and that you would like them to perform at their wedding. Tell them that you desire to have the highest quality of music at your wedding and that will let the musicians know that you love music and expect a high standard of excellence. This in return, will also urge the musicians to go the extra mile to ensure that your standard is probably even exceeded! Also, remember that there are varying degrees of quality and someone who plays for a lot of weddings certainly does not guarantee top quality performer! I remember working with a brass group that a bride had hired, who was also a friend of the trumpet player. They had some slick looking name cards and posters but they played with embarrassing tone quality and lots of wrong notes. They were also unprofessional in many ways such as suddenly stopping the recessional music just as the brides’ mother was to be escorted out of the church. How anti-climatic is that to have the mother walk out in silence just because they had a pre-set number of times they were to play the piece and not deviate from that no matter what! Doing your homework will pay off dividends and will avoid some of those occasional embarrassing moments that can happen at a wedding. Having great musicians play at your wedding will add a lot to the atmosphere and will be something everyone will enjoy and remember. Happy planning and have a joyous ceremony!
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