Wedding – Melbourne
Wedding – Melbourne (CODE – 384B)
With over twenty-five years working professionally in the music performance industry, Curtis’ experience is phenomenal. He has lead scores of bands in the jazz, swing, rock, and alternative music scenes in Melbourne, and has toured Victoria, NSW and QLD. Curtis has appeared on television thoughout his performance career, including the Denise Drysdale Show, the Burt Newton Show and American MTV. He has been in bands with Greg Ham (Men At Work), backed The Screaming Jets, and starred in shows such as The Australian Bon Jovi Show, and the Alannis Morrisette Show.
Bringing her strong and flexible vocal talents to the duo Fiona is the lead singer for a huge variety of styles, including rock, jazz, alternative, rock n roll, retro hits and beautiful ballads. Having sung at countless restaurants and bistros around Melbourne, Fiona can serenade you through dinner. Then when it’s time to dance, her huge experience singing in larger venues, shines through. “Versatility, flexibility, personality and soul – all of which can only be cultivated. Fiona can bring this ‘feel’ to all occasions.
The duo can also Dj a night
Harpist Vocalist – Melbourne
Harpist Vocalist – Melbourne (CODE – 388A)
Trained in Australia and the UK , she has a degree in music performance and has performed with both the Sydney and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras, Opera Australia and The Royal English Ballet. Signed to BMG Records from 1995 to 2001, she made two albums of originalmusic with bassist Jeremy Alsop, receiving nominations for 5 ARIA awards.
Mary is constantly in demand as one of Australia’s foremost harpists, having performed for Lindsay Fox, Kerry Packer and Estee Lauder, to name a few. Also a gifted song writer and singer , she was commissioned by Rupert Murdoch to write and perform a special song for his official farewell to Ken Cowley on Hayman Island. She has been flown all over Australia, Europe and Asia to perform at festivals and special events. Barry Humphries once described her music as … “ mellifluous and as intimate as aromatherapy between consenting adults”.
Her unique ability to sing jazz and folk style songs with the harp, makes her a stand alone performer in her field. She has been a recipient of numerous grants and awards from private and government bodies. Mary has written a suite for virtuoso guitarist , Karin Schaupp ( of the guitar group , Saffire), commissioned by the Australia Council for the Arts.
Mary’s repertoire includes classical favourites, pop ballads, folk songs and jazz standards.
Scottish BagPiper-Melbourne
Scottish BagPiper-Melbourne (CODE – 392A)
Regarding Weddings, I am happy to perform at whatever part of the ceremony you may wish and can also make suggestions as to what would be suitable if you are unsure.
The usual format is as follows:
As guests arrive, the piper plays an assortment of tunes 20 to 30 minutes prior to the ceremony
The piper then plays the Bride or Bridal Party down the aisle, known as the Processional. Often the piper leads or sometimes remains at the rear of the Church or wherever the ceremony is taking place. The tune played at this point may be chosen by the Bride and Groom or a recommendation will be given.
During the signing of the register, the piper plays a short piece of incidental music, usually of a reflective nature
Once the ceremony has concluded, the piper will play for the Newlyweds during the Recessional. As with the Processional, the piper may lead or remain out of the way at the rear of wherever the ceremony is taking place. The music played here is usually more upbeat in nature than what is used earlier in the ceremony
As the guests congratulate the Newlyweds, the piper plays an assortment of tunes for another 20 to 30 minutes
If the reception is at the same location as the ceremony, the piper will often lead the Newlyweds to their table. If this is required but the reception is sometime away or at another location, extra cost may be involved.