Michael is an experienced organist who is based in Nottinghamshire. His classical repertoire is perfect for weddings, with music to suit every stage of your ceremony.
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Organist for service lasting up to 1 hour (plus guests seating) and consultation on music.
Description
Michael is an experienced organist who is based in Nottinghamshire. His classical repertoire is perfect for weddings, with music to suit every stage of your ceremony.
Education & experience
Michael was brought up surrounded by classical music and it has been an integral part of his life ever since. He gained an organ scholarship at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, and went on to become an assisting organ scholar at King’s College, Cambridge, assistant organist at New College, Oxford, and deputy organist and choirmaster at Cathedral & Abbey Church in St Alban’s. He also spent 25 years as director of music for Nottingham Boys Choir, has worked as a choral conductor and is a regular contributor to Organists’ Review.
Repertoire
Michael’s classical repertoire is ideal for weddings and recitals. He has the perfect recommendations to enhance every stage of your ceremony, from the arrival of the guests to the exit of the bride and groom.
Consultation
Michael is happy to offer a consultation on music choices for your event, drawing on his vast experience to help you make the right decisions for you.
Repertoire
Entrance of the bride
Charpentier – Te Deum Prelude
Handel – Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
Handel – Hornpipe In D (Water Music)
Jeremiah Clarke – Prince Of Denmark’s March
Jeremiah Clarke – Trumpet Tune In D
John Stanley – Trumpet Voluntary Opus 6
Mendelssohn – Sonata 3 (Opening)
Purcell – Rondeau From Abdelazar
Richard Wagner – Bridal March
Samuel Sebastian – Wesley Choral Song
William Boyce – Trumpet Voluntary In D
Signing the register
Bach – Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring
Bach/Gounod – Ave Maria
Macdowell – To A Wild Rose
Mascagni – Intermezzo From Cavalleria Rusticana
Saint-Saens – The Swan
Satie – Gymnopedie 1
Schubert – Ave Maria
Exit of the bride & groom
Bach – Jig Fugue
Bach – Prelude In G Bwv 541
Beethoven – Happy And Thankful Feelings After The Storm [Pastoral Symphony]
Beethoven – Ode To Joy
Boyce – Trumpet Voluntary In D
Buxtehude – Jig Fugue
Charpentier – Te Deum Prelude
Dubois – Toccata In G
Gigout – Grand Choeur Dialogué
Handel – Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
Handel – Hornpipe In D (Water Music)
Jeremiah Clarke – Prince Of Denmark’s March
Jeremiah Clarke – Trumpet Tune In D
John Stanley – Trumpet Voluntary Opus 6
Karg-Elert – Nun Danket Alle Gott (Now Thank We All Our God)
Lefèbure-Wély – Sortie In B Flat
Lemmens – Fanfare In D
Mathias – Processional
Mendelssohn – Wedding March
Murrill – Carillon
Purcell – Rondeau From Abdelazar
S S Wesley – Choral Song
Salomé – Grand Choeur In G
Vierne – Carillon Du Longpont
Vierne – Finale From Symphony 1 In D
Widor – Toccata In F
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Specs
- Name
- Organist Michael
- Main region
- Nottinghamshire
- Other regions
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- Main category
- Organists
- Other categories
- Corporate Entertainment Music for Funerals Musicians Organists Traditional Musicians
- Set Up Time
- 1 hours
- Arrival Time
- Finish time
- Minimum space
- 2m x 2m
- Maximum space
- 2m x 2m
- PA System included
- No
- PA Suitable for
- people
- Stage Lighting
- No
- Dance Floor Lighting
- No
- Free use of PA via iPod etc
- No
- DJ included
- No
- Technical
- Keys and access to organ.
- Hospitality
- Soft drinks as required. Parking.
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What can we say? We were just so pleased with everything you did for us on the day. It was perfect. Thank you so much. x
Your playing was exquisite and the beautiful music made our wedding ceremony. Thank you!
Thank you so much for playing at our wedding ceremony Michael. The music choices were perfect and everyone commented on how beautiful the ceremony was.