Downtime

Downtime also provides music for wedding ceremonies. With all of the musicians having 15 years experience or more, they will be sure to make your ceremony memorable. Live music at a ceremony is an excellent compliment to the excitement and bliss of an already special day.

Planning the music for your wedding is easy; just select any individual service or a combination.

1) Piano – Solo or Accompanist
2) Vocal Soloist - Male or Female (Duets are also possible)
3) Trumpet – available with piano
4) Harpist
5) Violinist – available with piano
6) String Trio or Quartet
7) Brass Quartet or Quintet

 

All of these groups perform Popular, Sacred, and Classical Selections available for prelude, processionals & recessionals.
The string trio or quartet is also available during cocktails or dinner.

Accommodations can also 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)