Whether
you are planning a large festive celebration or an intimate
ceremony, the Bravura Brass can create the perfect
atmosphere for your most special occasion. We are true
professionals that you can trust, and musicians capable of
performing in most any style to suit your needs.
For example, our incredibly versatile ensemble can
summon a regal fanfare for your walk down the aisle (like
only brass can) or weave a delicate, beautiful melody during
the most meditative or reflective part of your ceremony.
To help you better understand how we will fit in to
your special day, we’ve detailed the typical ceremony below.
But remember – it’s your day, and we will accommodate
you how ever you would like!
We
typically begin playing during the prelude, an interval of
music starting 20 to 30 minutes prior to your ceremony.
During the prelude, we will establish the mood for
your wedding. We can perform many
requests but also have a
list
of selections that we choose from that are quite
appropriate. Traditionally, as the prelude music plays, the
ushers escort your guests to their seats.
The groom's mother, father, and finally the bride's
mother are the last people escorted. You
may wish to select particular pieces to be played for your
mothers and/or grandmothers.
The processional begins with the entrance
of the wedding party. Normally, the
ushers lead the procession, followed by the bridesmaids,
Maid of Honor, the ring bearer, and the flower girl.
Many find that this portion of the ceremony is best
suited to a different keyboard musician (a piano or organ,
for example) because of its length and subdued character.
In this way you reserve the brass quintet until the
entrance of the bride to add an increase in volume and
majesty appropriate to her procession down the aisle.
However, we are more than happy to play for the
entire processional.
The bridal procession should be marked by a
dramatic increase in volume and pomp provided by the Bravura
Brass Quintet. In many cases, the
quintet can be augmented by the organ at full volume.
Your congregation should have no trouble recognizing
the bride's entrance by the grandeur of the music selected.
The bride should be prepared to take her time making
her way down the aisle while taking in the full impact of
the music and people surrounding her.
This is her day.
Ceremonial music may be played at any time
during your ceremony. For example, music
can provide a short interlude before a reading or ambience
during the lighting of the unity candle. These selections
are generally of a reserved nature with slow tempos and soft
dynamics. Many also find this an
opportune time for a friend or family member to share their
singing talents.
The recessional is usually marked by the
bridal kiss or the announcement of the newly married couple.
The bride and groom exit arm in arm, followed by the
rest of the wedding party. Music should
be majestic and played with a quicker tempo than the
processional. Regal melodies and powerful orchestration
proclaim your union to your guests. We
have been known to string more than one selection together
to add to this joyous exit.
Please visit our
repertoire page
to see selections that are commonly used at each part of
the ceremony. Please remember, the
online list is only a short list. Our
complete repertoire is extensive, and it is likely that we
will have exactly what you are looking for.
And given appropriate notice, we would be happy to
custom arrange one special song for your special day as our
wedding gift to you.