1. I live out of state. Do we have to meet about the music?
2. Do you come to the rehearsal?
3. If I decide to have another musician, do I have to hire them separately?
4. Can you play Pachelbel’s Canon in D?
5. Do you play the traditional wedding marches? What are the traditional wedding marches?
6. I really don’t like the traditional wedding marches. Can you do something else?
7. I really wanted to walk down the aisle to the sound of the organ in our church. Is that OK with you?
8. The organist at my church can’t play a particular song. If I hire you can you play these things?
9. We have a special song we’d like to have played and I don’t see it on your CD.
10. There is a special hymn from our church we’d like to have played during the ceremony. Can you play it?
11. My aunt/mother/uncle/sister/friend would like to sing at the ceremony. Is that OK?
12. What do you wear?
13. Where can I hear you play?

1. I live out of state do we have to meet about the music?
No, I don’t usually meet in person about the music. I have a demo CD which walks you through the music for the ceremony. There is more music on this CD than I could ever go over in a one hour meeting. You can listen over and over at your convenience. This also allows you to pass the music around and include other members of the family in the music choices.

2. Do you come to the rehearsal?
No, the rehearsal is the time for you and the wedding party to learn when to move and where you should be standing for different portions of the ceremony. The music is unnecessary for the rehearsal and will never be the same twice. I have many years of experience and a few questions about any last minute details can be handled on the day.

3. If I decide to have another musician, do I have to hire them separately?
No, I work with the finest musicians in the area. If you decide to add another musician, such as flute, I will simply modify the contract to reflect your wishes and take care of the rest.

4. Can you play Pachelbel’s Canon in D?
Of Course! It makes a great Processional or can be included in the Prelude or Postlude music.

5. Do you play the traditional wedding marches? What are the traditional wedding marches?
Yes, I can play all of the traditional marches. As processional these are Trumpet Voluntary for the bridesmaids, the Bridal Chorus (“Here comes the bride”) for the bride and Mendelssohn’s Wedding March for the recessional.

6. I really don’t like the traditional wedding marches. Can you do something else?
Yes, I have many alternative wedding marches on my demoCD from which you may choose. You may also have an idea for a special song you would like to have accompany you down the aisle.

7. I really wanted to walk down the aisle to the sound of the organ in our church. Is that OK with you?
Certainly, I’ve played many weddings where the church organist plays for any part of or all of the processional and recessional.

8. The organist at my church can’t play a particular song. If I hire you can you play these things?
Yes, I may be able to play them, but the reason your organist refuses may not be his choice. Many churches have rules about what can or cannot be played in the church. It is your responsibility to check with your clergyman as to what is appropriate in the church. For example, some churches will not allow any popular music during the ceremony and others do not allow the music of Wagner (the Bridal Chorus) or Mendelssohn (Wedding March) to be played.

9. We have a special song we’d like to have played and I don’t see it on your CD.
If you have a special request please just ask. My CD does not have every song I’ve ever played. I may have played your favorite pop song before. If not, I ask that you provide me with the piano sheet music and I will try to make an arrangement. Not every song is suitable on the harp.

10. There is a special hymn from our church we’d like to have played during the ceremony. Can you play it?
Probably, just as with the pop songs I ask that you provide a piano or organ copy of the music and I will try to make an arrangement for the harp.

11. My aunt/mother/uncle/sister/friend would like to sing at the ceremony. Is that OK?
Surely, this is your special day. Sometimes your special singer may be more comfortable singing with a karaoke-type recording. They have been able to practice with it at home many times. However, I would also be willing to accompany someone if you can provide me with the music.

12. What do you wear?
The musicians I work with and I have been playing for formal events for years and will wear appropriate clothing. We can’t possibly match every brides’ chosen colors but if you would like us to wear a formal ‘concert black’ we would be happy to oblige.

13. Where can I hear you play?
You can hear some short samples on the music sample page. If you would like to hear many more musical selections, please email your mailing address, and I'll send out a CD. Most of my professional engagements are not open to the public, but from time to time I may be performing in a public venue. If you would like to hear me perform in person, please email me for my upcoming schedule.

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