Wedding Ceremony

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Harpists
Riza Hequibal		Riza has always had a love for music and its different means of interpretations. She has been playing professionally for over 15 years all across the country, and was the featured solo harpist for the historical Stouffer-Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. She pursued her undergraduate studies in both classical and jazz disciplines at Indiana University. She is available to play a variety of events including weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, anniversary and birthday parties. Riza specialized in classical music but also provides "gentle jazzy" versions of popular music. Ensembles of various sizes from solo harp to duets and trios are also available.	More Info
Catherine Rogers		Harp music has been a favorite choice of brides for centuries. The harp itself lends grace and beauty to any setting. The variety of music from classical to popular will make your wedding uniquely memorable by setting a mood of romance at the ceremony or light-hearted elegance at the reception or rehearsal party. A member of the Dekalb Symphony Orchestra and the American Harp Society, Catherine Rogers has enjoyed extended engagements in many of Atlanta's finer restaurants. She plays for weddings, receptions, conventions, parties, banquets, fashions shows and musical theatre. Harp and flute or harp and violin duos are also available.	More Info
Brenda Street		Trained first as a classical pianist, Brenda began private harp study after college graduation. The beauty of the instrument itself and the unique sound it produces inspired her to develop a repertoire and style of playing suitable for private event venue. For over two decades she has enjoyed a busy freelance career both in the U.S. and in Switzerland, where she spent three years performing cocktail and dinner music in 5-star hotels such as "The Palace" in Gstaad and "The Metropole" in Geneva. In Atlanta she has played dinner music at the well-known "Abbey Restaurant" and for fashion shows at "Neiman-Marcus." In addition, she plays for approximately fifty weddings and/or receptions per year. With her classical background and her penchant for jazz and Latin rhythms, Brenda is able to provide appropriate music for any occasion.	More Info
Dania McDonald		Dania McDonald Lane, Harpist, received a Bachelor’s Degree in Harp Performance from the University of Georgia and continued with Master’s Studies at the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music in Ohio. Well-known as an accomplished orchestral player as well as a freelance artist, she is affiliated with many professional orchestras. She has performed numerously with the Atlanta Symphony, Macon Symphony, Columbus Symphony and served as Principal Harpist of the Northern Kentucky Symphony and Cincinnati Philharmonic Orchestras in both an ensemble and solo capacity. Dania has freelanced extensively for 20 years, developing a highly individual style with a wide variety of repertoire. She works both as a soloist and can accompany flute, violin or voice.	More Info
Susan Ottzen		Playing under world class conductors at the Cleveland Institute of Music led to her position as harpist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and playing in local studios. Playing weddings in the southeast since 1980, from the Fox in downtown Atlanta to the gardens of the Ravinia club, she has played 200 events in 1999. Her extensive wedding repertoire includes Christian, Jewish, Love Songs (Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Kenny G), New Age, Celtic and non-secular music. She plays as a soloist and can also provide: 1) flute and harp 2) flute, violin and harp 3) clarinet and harp She is a member of the American Harp Society and the Georgia Harp Society Chapter.	Available Upon Request
Lisa Handman		The ethereal sounds of the harp add refinement to any event - from Receptions to Corporate Functions and Parties to Gallery Openings to Special Events to Weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. Lisa offers an extensive repertoire of popular, classical, jazz, new age, celtic, Jewish, and religious music in two mediums - the acoustic harp or the electric harp. The new electric harp is an excellent option for large functions when amplification is necessary. Take your event from ordinary to elegant with harp music by Lisa Handman, Harpist.	Available Upon Request
Brass Ensemble
Lanier Brass		The regal elegance of brass music combined with the seasoned flexibility of experienced professional musicians is the hallmark of the Lanier Brass Quintet. Having compiled an extensive repertoire of Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Jazz, and Popular works, the Lanier Brass Quintet is an ideal ensemble for wedding ceremonies, commencements, dedications and other occasions of grandeur and pomp. From the stateliness of the classics, to the excitement of fanfares and marches, to the fun and frivolity of Dixieland, the lush sonority of these brass instruments provides audiences with a range of sounds and styles unmatched by any other chamber ensemble.	More Info
Pianists
Sharon Scott		Sharon Scott…Elegant Music for your Wedding Ceremony. Music is such an important part of your wedding ceremony , and selections should be both personal and appropriate. You might prefer light classical, Christian music or even elegant show tunes. Traditional Jewish music might be called for. I'd be delighted to help you with your selections for a beautiful ceremony.	More Info
Jim Pearce		Jim Pearce has over 20 years of musical experience on piano as a soloist and band leader. He has an incredible music vocabulary and can handle most requests on the spot. Jim has been the house pianist at The Georgian Club for 12 years, and has performed at countless weddings and private functions all over the Southeast. Jim is very versatile and has a very easy going personality. He can perform most piano styles of instrumentals, as well as vocal standards. Extremely popular and very reliable.	More Info
Beth Micheals		Atlanta based pianist/composer Beth Michaels has enchanted public and private gatherings for over ten years with her broad and varied musical repertoire. Adding just the right blend of talent and elegance to any affair, Ms. Michaels has become a noteworthy entertainment choice for some of Atlanta's finest social and intimate occasions. Beth has performed for such notables as Ted Turner, former Mayor Andrew Young, and President of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Darryl Hartley-Leonard. She has created musical ambiance in many Atlanta locales ranging from the prestigious Fox Theatre's Egyptian Ballroom to the High Museum of Art.	Available Upon Request
Dave Clarke		At an early age David knew that he wanted to become a pianist. When he first set eyes on his grandfathers Broadwood Piano back in 1978 at the age of 5 he sat down and played for hours. David's music teacher discovered that he had perfect pitch (the ability to identify a note on the musical scale without a single reference point) and it was not long before David was using it to play tunes from the radio, television without music. Being the performer that he always has been, if there is a piano at a bar, restaurant, hotel or friends house you will always find him firmly placed there on the piano stool behind it!	More Info
String Quartets
Amadeus String Ensemble		The Amadeus String Ensemble is happy to assist you in selecting the music for your wedding ceremony and make it a fun and personal experience. Our most requested ensemble is the string quartet. It produces a broad range of sounds and colors and creates the effect of a small orchestra that so many people love. A string trio or duet can also achieve the same goal, but on a smaller scale. Some of our brides prefer the sound of a flute or harp in combination with a violin to give it a different touch, while others find the bridal entrance with a trumpet fanfare to be a thrilling experience. The choice of the ensemble can depend on your preference in sound, the venue size and number of guests, or budgetary requirements, and we will be glad to assist you in making the decision.	More Info
Amati Chamber Music		Amati Chamber Musicians perform a variety of beautiful and lively music for small ensembles. Their repertoire includes Baroque, Classical, and Romantic music as well as popular favorites, such as show tunes and operatic selections. They are Atlanta-based professionals who perform regularly with chamber ensembles and orchestras throughout the Southeast. They perform with such organizations as the Atlanta Ballet, the Atlanta Opera, the Atlanta Symphony, the Gwinnett Philharmonic, the Georgia Sinfonia, and the symphonies of Alabama (Birmingham), Savannah, Augusta, Greenville (SC), Columbus, and Macon.	More Info
Candlelight String Quartet		Coming Soon
Poulenc String Quartet		Founded in 1994, the Atlanta based Poulenc String Quartet performs chamber music for your special occasion. The Poulenc String Quartet specializes in: Atlanta wedding music including receptions and wedding ceremony music, corporate events, Atlanta special events, birthday parties, anniversaries, church productions, and studio work. Members of our group have played or still play with the Atlanta Ballet, The Moody Blues, Ray Charles and various symphonies from all over the United States and abroad.
Kazanetti		Weddings, parties, receptions or corporate events. Choose from a variety of ensemble sizes (1-4 musicians) to best suit your budget. Kazanetti's repertoire provides a great variety of musical styles, including Baroque, Classical and Romantic music, as well as Broadway, Celtic, and Popular.	More Info
Classical Guitarist
Keith Gehle		The intimate poetry and charismatic virtuosity of the classical guitar have delighted and amazed music lovers for generations. Keith Gehle's entertaining repertoire covers a wide range of musical styles, from the well-known classics and pops to innovative arrangements and new compositions. He pursues a multifaceted career as a concert guitarist, teacher, arranger, and composer. In addition to his guitar performance degree from The University of Georgia, he was also selected to participate in the 1991 master class of Grammy nominated guitarist Christopher Parkening at Montana State University. There, he was chosen by fellow students as one of six distinguished performers.	Available Upon Request

Eric Larkins		Eric began his music training at the age of nine. After numerous years of study on the trumpet, he was introduced to the guitar and fell in love. His creative discipline includes performing and teaching privately and as a faculty member of both the Gwinnett School of Fine Arts and east Cobb Music Academy. He has studied under accomplished musicians such as Ed Wier, Sasha Liznichuk, Rouzbeh Hoshmandy, Barry Richman, and Jack Linge.	More Info
Johnna Jeong		Johnna Jeong has been playing and exploring the guitar for nearly two decades. Her musical interest, influences and experiences range from Classical, Jazz, Latin and other music styles. She encompasses a multitude of musical genres in her playing as a soloist and in ensemble settings.	More Info
Recorded Music
Spectrum DJs		Spectrum disc jockeys are experienced in providing music for wedding ceremonies. A planning session is available to pick our your desired selections.

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