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Wedding Music

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HAA Administration Michaela Wolverton—Communications & Relations Manager

Amy Fairchild—General Manager Vicki Harris—Director

Since Harris began in 2004, our instructors have provided talented, professional music performances for a wide variety of special events. Our goal is to provide dependable, quality live music for events such as weddings, funerals, parties, fundraising events, corporate events and more. No event is the same, so we provide our clients with flexibility available through the choice of ensemble, style of music and price.

Ensembles consist of solos, duets, trios, quartets and small ensembles, with styles of classical, Broad-way, easy listening, jazz, pop and more. We are flexible to meet the needs of a clientele, in a variety of venues, whether large or small, indoor or outdoor.

Our instructors have collectively performed thousands of professional performances. We have the luxury of providing two to three ensembles simultaneously, offering a variety of instrument options such as voice, piano and keyboard, guitar, strings, woodwinds and brass.

We have earned a high level of experience and expertise in delivering one great performance after another. Our experience and detail management is the most valuable benefit we offer our clients. Our professional musicians create an aspired atmosphere, complete with professional image and attire, well-planned organization and welcoming on-stage presence.

Call us today for a FREE consultation with our special events consultant who will meet with you one-on-one to best understand your performance needs. With a high level of service and attention to detail, our consultant recommends ideal solutions and coordinates accordingly. Assisting you through specific performance details or musical selection, we strive to ensure a smooth, stress-free, professional performance.

Professional Musicians

Common Events We Perform: -Rehearsal Dinner

-Wedding Ceremony

-Social/Cocktail Hour

-Reception Dinner

Common Ensembles We Perform:

SOLOS: Violin

Cello

Flute

Trumpet

Piano

Voice

Guitar

DUETS: PIANO plus: Paired with Voice or

Any Solo Instrument

GUITAR plus: Violin

Flute

Piano

Voice

Guitar

VIOLIN plus: Violin

Cello

Flute

Piano

Guitar

VOICE plus: Piano

Guitar

Voice

TRIOS: PIANO & VOICE plus: Violin

Flute

Voice

Guitar

String Bass

PIANO & VIOLIN plus: Cello

Flute

Voice

Guitar

String Bass

PIANO & GUITAR plus: Violin

Cello

Flute

Voice

String Bass

VIOLINS (two) plus: Cello

Piano

Guitar

QUARTETS:

STRINGS: Violin, Violin, Viola, Cello

VOICE: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass

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Traditional Style

Prelude Arioso J.S. Bach

Parents Sunrise, Sunset Jerry Bock

Attendants Canon in D Pachelbel

Bride Bridal Chorus Wagner

Special Song The Gift of Love Folk

Introduction of Couple Wedding March Mendelssohn

Postlude Spring from the Four Seasons Vivaldi

Reception Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 - Allegro Moderato J.S. Bach

Classical Style

Prelude Ave Maria Schubert

Parents Air on G J.S. Bach

Attendants Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring J.S. Bach

Bride Trumpet Voluntary Clarke

Special Song Meditation Massanet

Introduction of Couple Hornpipe Handel

Postlude Ode to Joy Beethoven

Reception Wachet Auf J.S. Bach

Beach Style

Prelude The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Ewan McColl

Parents Air from Water Music Handel

Attendants Over the Rainbow Arlen

Bride River Flows in You Yiruma

Special Song The Prayer Sager & Foster

Introduction of Couple (I Can't Help) Falling in Love with You Weiss, Peretti & Creatore

Postlude Here Comes the Sun George Harrison

Reception California Girls Beach Boys

Modern Style

Prelude All My Love Led Zeppelin

Parents Wonderful Tonight Eric Clapton

Attendants Hallelujah Leonard Cohen

Bride Marry Me Train

Special Song Glitter in the Air Pink

Introduction of Couple Faithfully Journey

Postlude I'm Yours Jason Mraz

Reception Make You Feel My Love Bob Dylan

Off Beat Style

Prelude The Scientist Coldplay

Parents 100 Years Five for Fighting

Attendants Falling Slowly Hansard & Irglova

Bride Viva La Vida Coldplay

Special Song The Luckiest Ben Folds

Introduction of Couple Bittersweet Symphony Richards & Jagger

Postlude Don't Stop Believin' Journey

Reception All I Want is You U2

Sample Music Ideas:

Classic & Elegant Style

Prelude The Wedding Song Kenny G

Parents Anne's Theme Haygood Hardy

Attendants If You Believe Jim Brickman

Bride Hymne Vangelis, arr. Lorie Line

Special Song Grow Old with Me Lennon

Introduction of Couple At Last Lennon & McCartney

Postlude Unchained Melody Alex North

Reception Unforgettable Irving Gordan

Vineyard Style

Prelude Come Away with Me Nora Jones

Parents Edelweiss Richard Rodgers

Attendants The Nearness of You Norah Jones

Bride Flower Duet from Lakme Delibes

Special Song Feels Like Home Newman

Introduction of Couple Rondeau Mouret

Postlude Le Rejouissance Handel

Reception When I'm Sixty-Four The Beatles

Rustic Style

Prelude When You Say Nothing At All Overstreet & Schlitz

Parents Butterfly Kisses Carlisle & Thomas

Attendants Me and You Kenny Chesney

Bride Bless the Broken Road Boyd, Hanna & Hummon

Special Song From this Moment On Twain & Lange

Introduction of Couple Love Story Taylor Swift

Postlude Annie's Song John Denver

Reception Amazed Green, Mayo & Lindsey

Christian/Religious

Prelude When I Say I Do Matthew West

Parents Parent's Prayer Greg Davis

Attendants How Beautiful Twila Paris

Bride When God Made You Carswell & O'Brien

Special Song I Will Be Here Steven Curtis Chapman

Introduction of Couple I Can Only Imagine Bart Millard

Postlude Find Your Wings Mark Harris

Reception Hold You Up Matthew West

Vintage

Prelude When I Fall in Love Victor Young

Parents Evergreen Paul Williams

Attendants What a Wonderful World Thiele & Weiss

Bride Claire de Lune Debussy

Special Song Someone to Watch Over Me Gershwin

Introduction of Couple It Had to be You Isham Jones

Postlude L-O-V-E Gabler & Kaempfert

Reception The Way You Look Tonight Fields & Kern

Outdoor Weddings—The Facts Harris Academy of the Arts is pleased to provide musicians for outdoor ceremonies. We understand the special tone of an outdoor wedding and are delighted to help add our musical touch to the atmosphere. Naturally, we wish every outdoor wedding could be pleas-ant and sunny with mild temperatures, but despite careful planning, mother nature always has the final say. Due to the nature of outdoor weddings, there are special considerations that strike a whole different chord with musicians. Please take a moment to read about some unique and very important protocol for musicians performing in the open air.

Outdoor Weddings

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“Come Rain or Come Shine”

Instruments are a big investment for musicians and, naturally, it’s important to keep them protected and sheltered from sunlight and moisture. For this reason, it’s imperative that musicians are located in a shady area, protected by a roof and sides. A tent with adjustable sides allows for musicians to adjust as necessary.

“Blowin’ in the Wind”

Wind might be tolerable for guests, but it proves detrimental to a musician’s ability to provide the highest quality performance. We always bring along clips to hold music, but sometimes they’re useless against strong wind. We also contend with music stands and shelters being blown over. Please have an alternate location in mind for the musicians that will provide the most protection from any gusty gales.

“Cold (But I’m Still Here)”

Everything slows down in the cold, including musician’s fingers – the fingers that strum the guitar, find notes on the violin and move across the keyboard. In fact, if it gets too cold, it’s hard for a musician to play at all. And we don’t have to explain how hard it is to talk, let alone sing, when your lips are numb. The same goes for very hot temperatures when sweaty fingers cause difficulty in playing any instrument. Extremes in hot or cold can also effect the tuning of an instrument. That’s why if the temperature drops below 60 degrees or rises higher than 90 degrees, it will be necessary for our musicians to move inside. The move will be much appreciated by the musicians and your guests and wedding party will appreciate it too!

Other Things to Consider

Sound System: Sound is an important consideration for outdoor weddings. With live music on your special day, amplification will ensure that you and your guests can hear every note. Some instruments or larger ensembles carry well outdoors: string quartets, saxophone, trumpet. For others, the need for sound is a certainty: guitar, voice, keyboard, flute. And, don’t be surprised when unexpected sounds occur like planes, trains, automobiles and so on. Outlets for Electrical Equipment (e.g., sound system, keyboard, amps, etc.): Always check with the venue about the location and availability of electrical outlets. We can bring extension cords to reach most places, if notified in advance. Bugs: For the comfort of all, please treat the area for bugs. We’ll bring along bug spray, but any preventative measures are appreciated. We guarantee a better quality performance when vocalists are not swallowing bugs and musicians are not using their hands to swat at insects!

“From a Distance”

If the ceremony location is a considerable walking distance, please have transportation to or access to unload equipment near the event. On the same page, it’s a good idea to have a key per-son to give cues if the wedding party is coming from afar.

Wedding Packages

See À la carte section (on back) for add-on items. Rates effective February 2013 (subject to change)

Professional Live Musicians (Ceremony AND Cocktails/Dinner)

(same musicians, same location)

Estimated Cost: Solo: $300; Duet: $430; Trio: $565; Quartet: $695

-Prelude, Ceremony, Postlude (1.5 hours maximum) -Cocktails/Dinner (1 hour maximum) -Complimentary Consultation -Unlimited email and phone assistance with professional musician consultant

Professional Live Musicians (Ceremony AND Cocktails/Dinner) (different musicians, different locations)

Estimated Cost (choose one option from both lists): Ceremony (1.5 hours): Solo: $225; Duet: $350; Trio: $480; Quartet: $615

Cocktails/Dinner (2 hours): Solo: $225; Duet: $350; Trio: $480; Quartet: $615

-Prelude, Ceremony, Postlude (1.5 hours maximum) -Cocktail Hour/Reception (2 hours maximum) -Complimentary Consultation -Unlimited email and phone assistance with professional musician consultant

Professional Live Musicians (Ceremony)

Estimated Cost: Solo: $225; Duet: $350; Trio: $480; Quartet: $615

-Prelude, Ceremony, Postlude (1.5 hours maximum) -Complimentary Consultation -Unlimited email and phone assistance with professional musician consultant

Outdoor Bookings

Cost: $130 “Outdoor bookings” is a required addition to any outdoor performance of all packages listed. Musicians and DJ must be

sheltered from direct sunlight, wind, weather and natural elements to protect them as well as expensive instruments/equipment, while also ensuring the best quality performance for your special day.

-Tent Rental -Set up

À la carte Selections Additional Performance Time (e.g. Catholic ceremonies, longer reception bookings, etc.) Cost: Inquire for details

Mileage and Travel Cost: Current IRS rate for Driver & Passenger(s)

Overtime Performance Cost: $50 per 30 minutes, per professional

Re-set instruments and equipment for a second location (initial set up included) Cost: $25

Meals & Lodging (for travel & performance time equivalent to 4 hours or more) Cost: Inquire for details

Holiday Bookings Cost: Additional 10%

Add a vocalist or solo instrument (for ceremony only) to any package including music for the ceremony Cost: $100

Keyboard Rental Cost: $75

Sound System Rental (includes use of 2 mics) Cost: $75

Doubling—Musician performs second instrument (e.g. violin and viola, etc.) Cost: $25 for 1st instrument; $5 for each additional instrument thereafter

Cartage of Large Instruments (e.g. harp, drum set, etc.) Cost: $25-50, dependent upon instrument size

Rehearsal (e.g. with non-HAA musicians, wedding rehearsal, etc.) Cost: $50 per hour, per professional

Sheet Music Purchases (if selections are not already in HAA music library) Cost: Pricing varies

Arrangements (e.g. transposing, special arrangements when sheet music is not available, etc.) Cost: $50 per hour

Recordings (e.g. practice CDs, etc.) Cost: $25 per recording

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