Bella Musica can perform music from most musical genres. If you so desire, we can provide traditional selections of our choice. However, we believe that your wedding music should reflect personal preferences of your choosing. We will be happy to consult with you concerning specific requests which will enhance your ceremony, and make it uniquely personal.
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The size of the ensemble depends on your personal preferences, the location and size of the event, and your budget. A string quartet or trio is appropriate for most weddings. For a small wedding and a site where space is limited, a duo may be perfect.
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For most weddings, we traditionally provide 30 minutes of prelude music (prior to the start of the ceremony).
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Normally, a wedding (prelude + ceremony music) engages no more than one hour of time for the musicians. Bella Musica, however, allocates one hour and fifteen minutes of contracted time.
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Yes, Bella Musica often performs outdoors. However, in order to protect the instruments, we do require shade from direct sun and shelter from any precipitation.
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No, we generally do not attend the rehearsal. Because of our thorough email and phone conversations with you and our vast experience with performing for weddings, we are able to carefully plan your wedding music without the need (and extra expense) of our attending the rehearsal.
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Yes! We will work with you to select your music. You may choose as many or as few of the specific pieces as you wish. Or, if you prefer, you may even leave the selection process completely up to our experience.
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Not necessarily. All the details can be discussed and finalized by email or
phone. However, if you prefer, we will certainly meet with you.
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Yes! Because a rehearsal will be necessary with the guest musician, there will be an additional fee.
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Yes. We will be happy to recommend CDs to you, upon your request.
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Basically, the cost for us to perform for your wedding and/or reception will depend upon the size of the ensemble, and the length of time for which you would like us to play. For engagements that require travel beyond our normal performance venues, there will be an additional fee for mileage.
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Once we have discussed and finalized the details of our involvement in your wedding, we will send you a contract which will include all (previously discussed) details. The contract will state the monetary amount due to guarantee our commitment to your special date.
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It is best to contact Bella Musica as soon as you have finalized the date of your special event.
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The unique quality of live music will enhance the beauty and ambience of your very special day. This intimate and human connection cannot be duplicated by recorded music. In addition, the visual effect of a professionally dressed ensemble will add that elegant touch of class which will compliment the other aspects of your wedding.
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No. Bella Musica's sound carries well, and is appropriate for large and small sanctuaries, or any other site which you may choose.
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Yes, Bella Musica musicians will need to be provided with armless chairs. If the wedding venue is dimly lighted, we will also need access to electrical power for our stand lights.
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Bella Musica musicians arrive at your wedding 30-45 minutes prior to playing the prelude music. Upon arrival, we will go directly to the wedding coordinator and solidify all of the ceremony details. At that time we will learn of any changes which may have occurred.
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The amount of space Bella Musica needs is determined by the number of musicians in the group... i.e. string quartet, trio, or duo.
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Bella Musica has an extensive repertoire of appropriate music for many different kinds of special occasions. This includes receptions, parties, religious services, wedding rehearsal dinners, and others.
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Yes, we will be glad to put you in touch with people who are familiar with our professionalism.
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