Strings
Downtime Strings is part of Downtime Productions LLC. Also included are a brass quartet, variety bands and jazz ensembles. Members of the string trio or quartet have a minimum of 15 years of professional experience, ensuring a smooth-flowing ceremony.
String Options:
Violin w/ piano or organ
String Trio – 2 Violins / Cello
String Quartet – 2 Violins / Viola / Cello
These groups can perform Popular, Sacred, and Classical selections available for prelude, processionals and recessionals. The trio or quartet is also available for cocktails and dinner.
A typical wedding ceremony would consist of prelude music starting 20-30 minutes prior to the ceremony, processionals for grandparents/parents, bridesmaids, bride and recessional music. Music for any ceremony can be customized to meet the clients need.
Accommodations can be made for outdoor weddings, including a PA system if needed.
Here is a small list of the most popular songs played at a ceremony. We will learn any special request, The ones marked with an * are the most requested.
Processionals
Rigaudon by Campra
Trumpet Voluntary (Prince of Denmark’s March) by Clarke*
Prelude to Te Deum by Charpentier
Trumpet Tune by Fischer
Trumpet Tune by Purcell
Bridal Chorus by Wagner (song heard at every wedding in the movies)
Recessionals
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee by Beethoven*
Trumpet Voluntary by Boyce
Prelude to Te Deum by Charpentier*
Hornpipe by Handel
The Rejoicing by Handel*
The Heavens Declare by Marcello
Wedding March by Mendelssohn*
Rondeau by Mouret*
Trumpet Tune by Purcell*
Trumpet Voluntary by Stanley
Songs for Mothers and Bridesmaids
Bist Du Bei Mir by Bach
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by Bach*
Sheep May Safely Graze by Bach
Wachet auf! by Bach*
Canon in D by Pachelbel*
Ave Maria by Schubert *(especially for the dedication to Mary)