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Suggestions for a Theme Reception or Cocktail Hour

Let the list below will give you some inspiration for planning your wedding or special event!

Theme

Description

Instrumentation
Romantic repertory from the first half of the 20th century  Nostalgic, including many well-loved songs (Gershwin, Cole Porter, etc.).
Solo violin only
Shakespearean ballads and English country dances Excellent for Renaissance theme weddings. Recorders and violin
English Country Dances As above, but focuses on the dances. Recorders and violin
Upbeat Baroque Concentrating on music by Bach. Handel, Telemann, and the English Baroque composers. For those of you who desire a "classical music sound" for  your reception. Recorders and violin
Eclectic Classical and Romantic Includes Renaissance,  Baroque, and Classical music along with selections from the musical theater. Recorders and violin
Celtic Irish, Scottish and Welsh repertory. Includes ballads, gigs, reels, and strathspeys. Recorders and violin or solo violin 
or
solo recorder
All-American An eclectic mix of fiddle tunes, nostalgic ballads, waltzes, blues, and  ragtime Violin and recorder 
or
solo fiddle. Includes some old-time jazz for solo violin.
Western Western and Appalachian music including waltzes, jigs, reels, and instrumental ballads. Solo fiddle or  
fiddle  and recorder
Eastern European and Gypsy Music We have a large variety of Eastern European music which we enjoy playing as a duo. For solo violin receptions,  Dorothy can include gypsy violin repertory. Violin and recorder 
or
solo violin
Klezmer and Jewish Folk Songs We're not large enough to be a  real Klezmer band, but we do have a selection of Jewish music that works well for our instruments.  Violin and recorder  
or
solo violin
Latin-American  We are excited about the Andean folk music we recently discovered. It is intended for various combinations of Latin American instruments such as the pan pipes and the quena, but we think a lot of it sounds terrific on two recorders!  

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Recorders; some violin solos
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The Best of George Gershwin - String Quartets - sheet music at www.sheetmusicplus.com The Best of George Gershw...
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Violin Pieces The Whole World Plays - sheet music at www.sheetmusicplus.com Violin Pieces The Whole W...
Fantasy pieces for Piano and Clarinet (or Violin or Violoncello) op. 73 (version for Violoncello) - sheet music at www.sheetmusicplus.com Fantasy pieces for Piano ...
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Legends - sheet music at www.sheetmusicplus.com Legends
Lord Of The Rings - The Fellowship Of The Ring - sheet music at www.sheetmusicplus.com Lord Of The Rings - The F...
A Day Without Rain - sheet music at www.sheetmusicplus.com A Day Without Rain
The Best Of Enya - Easy Piano - sheet music at www.sheetmusicplus.com The Best Of Enya - Easy P...
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