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POLL: Ceremony Music: Organ Vs. String Trio

busybee705 Posted:

POLL: Ceremony Music: Organ Vs. String Trio

Hi,
I need to decide on my ceremony musicians ASAP. Here's the situation:

--church is small (occupancy: ~200 people, although ~100 attending)
--organ / piano available in church
--in-house organist can play piano or organ, but not both
--fee for organist: $150
--very affordable string trio (still more expensive than organist)
--trio travel fee add'l (trio travels from LI to Queens)
--Processional (Canon in D or Trumpet Voluntary or Here Comes the Bride)

I love the trio, but I don't know if they'll attend my rehearsal. They've never been to the church, so I think it's necessary for them to be there.
Considering my music choices and other details, which musicians should I book?
alexlynn7 Posted:

Re: POLL: Ceremony Music: Organ Vs. String Trio

tough call... i LOVE string trios. but in your case, the organ sounds SO good in a church, not to mention that it's cheaper... so unless your heart is set on the strings, i would go with the organ.

mcaula Posted:

Re: POLL: Ceremony Music: Organ Vs. String Trio

I would go with the church organist we are useing the church organist
busybee705 Posted:

Re: POLL: Ceremony Music: Organ Vs. String Trio

I thought that organs sounded better in big churches, and that string trio sounds more romantic.

But I'm undecided and FH isn't much help...
Anyone else?
EricaOT Posted:

Re: POLL: Ceremony Music: Organ Vs. String Trio

This is a tough decision. HHHMMMM...How much is your string Trio? Just wondering....It is hard to say.

I think the string Trio would be good to have when the wedding party is walking in...but I don't think that the String Trio is strong enough to lead your service. The organ sound has such a presence. It also depends on the music you may want played during your ceremony. If you asked me...if there were no budget limitations I would chose both.

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