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Repertory
Suggestions
for a Theme Reception Let the list below will give you inspiration for planning your wedding or special event!
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Theme |
Description |
Instrumentation |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Western | Western and Appalachian music including waltzes, jigs, reels, and instrumental ballads. | Solo fiddle or
fiddle and recorder |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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key words: flutes of fancy, Northern Calfornia's wedding duo, violin and recorder, music for receptions |
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