Beautiful classical music for your wedding ceremony

TESTIMONIALS

"I just wanted to say thank you so much for the amazing music you played at our wedding ceremony & reception. We were so pleased to hear our favourite music being played, especially the Pachelbel Canon in D and of course Pelagia's Song which really meant something to me. We really appreciate you arranging, learning the music and entertaining everyone. We can't thank Kaleidoscope Music enough for helping make our wedding day so special. Many thanks once again, Nicola and Robert."

Kaleidoscope String Quartet at Chewton Glen Country House Hotel & Spa Resort, New Milton, New Forest, Hampshire

"Dear Kaleidoscope Music, your musicians were brilliant! The Solo Cellist gave the ceremony a lovely atmosphere and everyone remarked on the beautiful music. The Traditional Dixieland Jazz Band was also much appreciated and created a wonderful presence to the afternoon reception. As ever, thank you for your assistance. Best wishes, Linda".

Solo Cello and Traditional Jazz Trio at Winchester Guildhall, Winchester, Hampshire

"On behalf of all of the guests at our wedding ceremony and wedding reception, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Kaleidoscope String Quartet for helping to ensure that our day was such an outstanding success."

Classical String Quartet at Lainston House, Winchester, Hampshire

"We would like to thank your Traditional Jazz Band for its contribution to our wedding day on Saturday at Langrish House. They did a great job! Our guests have all said that they really enjoyed the music and we both loved it."

Jazz Musicians at Langrish House, Petersfield, Hampshire

"I just wanted to drop a quick note to you to thank you for the wonderful performance the Kaleidoscope String Quartet gave at our wedding reception at Chewton Glen Hotel. The background music they provided was the perfect backdrop to our wedding and far exceeded our expectations. Several of our guests have asked us for your contact details, so hopefully they will be in contact with Kaleidoscope Music soon!"

String Quartet at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa, New Milton, New Forest, Hampshire

"I would just like to thank you and James Prince for a fantastic evening, I have had lots of people wanting to pass on their thanks to James for his magic. We hopefully will be able to arrange again for next year. Thanks, Tim."

James Prince Close Up Magician, Selborne Village Hall, Selborne, Alton, Hampshire

“Thank you very much for all your help in organising the music for the wedding reception on Saturday. We would be pleased if you could convey our appreciation to all the members of the Ob Jay Da Party Band. So many of our guests have said how much they enjoyed the music and asked for your name.”

Ob Ja Da Function Covers Band at Goodwood Marriott Hotel, Chichester, West Sussex

“Once again, thank you for providing your Classical Quartet for our regimental dinner night. The evening was a great success and I would like to thank the musicians for a great performance.”

String Quartet at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey

“Thank you so much for helping to make our special day wonderful. The String Quartet made such a beautiful relaxing atmosphere and Fever Party Band were superb. Both groups were professional and friendly - everyone commented on how good they were.”

String Quartet and Fever Band at HMS Warrior, Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire

“Please pass on our best wishes and thanks to the members of the Pogles Wood Barn Dance Band who were really excellent when they played at our ceilidh.”

Barn Dance Folk Band at Tithe Barn, Ditcham, Petersfield, Hampshire

“A note to say thanks for performing at our wedding service and reception. Everyone thought your were marvellous and I haven’t seen the organist look so animated for some time!”

String Quartet at Chichester Cathedral and Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa, Littlehampton, West Sussex

“This is just a quick note to let you know that our Burns Night Supper last Thursday was a great success. The Scottish Piper was excellent and helped us a lot during the evening. Thanks for your help once again.”

Highland Bagpipes, Royal Naval Museum, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire

“Thank you so much for making all the music on our wedding day at the Goodwood Estate a great success. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves - it was perfect, Steve, myself and my parents were thrilled.”

Classical String Quartet & Jazz Band at Goodwood House, Chichester, West Sussex

“Thank you so much for the beautiful wedding music that your String Quartet played at our daughter’s wedding at the Solent Hotel, Whiteley. It was simply wonderful and very much enjoyed by everyone there. It set the seal on a perfect day.”

Kaleidoscope String Quartet at Solent Hotel, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire

“I felt I must just drop you a quick note to thank you for your wonderful performance on Saturday at our daughter’s wedding reception at Manor Barn. Everyone said how excellent you were, and we shall certainly recommend you to our friends. Many thanks.”

Jazz Quartet at Manor Barn, Buriton, Petersfield, Hampshire

“Superb is the only word that comes to mind. Huge, huge thanks to all the players in the Kaleidoscope String Quartet for your professionalism, I have had nothing except praise to pass on to you so again, a big thank you.”

Professional String Quartet at Rhinefield House, New Forest, Hampshire

“Dear Kaleidoscope Music Limited, Thank you for a great evening.”

Military String Quartet at Officers' Mess, The Royal Artillery Barracks, Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, Emsworth, Hampshire

“Just wanted to thank you for all your help and excellent musicians at our recent wedding. The String Quartet were superb and highly professional, whilst the Jazz Trio were just fantastic! They all helped make our day extra special and we just can’t thank you for your help enough.”

String Quartet & Traditional Jazz Band at Warbrook House, Eversley, Hook, Hampshire

“Many thanks for a super concert in Bournemouth. I would like to thank all those who helped and took part, especially Kaleidoscope Music and Entertainment Agency for your first class professionalism. Everyone I have spoken to enjoyed the concert so much. As well as taking the memory of the music away with me, I got to take one of the floral displays home too, and it’s still flourishing. I very much hope that we shall meet and arrange something musical again.”

Kaleidoscope Concert Orchestra at Bournemouth, Dorset

“Just a quick note to thank all the classical musicians involved at our wedding reception. We loved the String Quartet who provided the perfect ambience. Also thanks to Kaleidoscope Music Agency for the professional service throughout.”

String Quartet at The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne, East Sussex

"I just wanted to say how much we and our guests enjoyed the classical and popular music your Palm Court Trio played at our birthday party. The Beatles and show music was perfect for the occasion and we will treasure the CD (Vocalise) as a lovely souvenir. Very best wishes, Sylvia and Phil."

Kaleidoscope Palm Court Trio at Langstone Hotel, Langstone, Hayling Island, Hampshire

Wedding Ceremony Music Suggestions

Entrance of the Bride

This needs to be a piece that allows the musicians to stop at any given point during the music.

            Bridal Chorus (from Lohengrin) – Wagner

            Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – Handel

            Canon in D – Pachelbel

            Rondo (theme used in – Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra) – Purcell

            Air (from the Water Music) – Handel

            Air (also know as Air on a G string) – Bach

            Trumpet Tune – Purcell

            Hornpipe (from the Water Music) – Handel

            Trumpet Voluntary – Clarke

            Wedding March – Mendelssohn

Signing of the Register

At this point the guests often start to talk amongst themselves, so the music will become more background. For most Weddings the musicians would normally play 2-3 classical pieces, however you can choose almost any piece from our repertoire list if you wish.

            Various movements from The Four Seasons – Vivaldi

            Presto or any movement from the String Quartets – Mozart

            Brandenburg Concert No.1 - Bach

            Flower Duet (used in the British Airways advert) – Delibes

            Canon in D – Pachelbel

            Nessun Dorma – Puccini

            Greensleeves – Traditional

            Carmen – Bizet

            Polotsvian Dances (Prince Igor) – Borodin

            Romance (from the Gadfly) – Shostakovich

            Minuet (used in the Lady Killers film) – Boccherini

Recessional

This piece should be more uplifting than previous music. Again, the musicians would normally play another classical piece at this point, however you can choose almost any piece from our repertoire list.

            1^st movement from Spring (The Four Seasons) – Vivaldi

            Brandenburg Concert No.1 – Bach

            Hornpipe (from the Water Music) – Handel

            1^st movement from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Mozart

            Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – Handel

            Presto or any fast movement from the String Quartets – Mozart

            Hungarian Dance No.5 – Brahms

            Trumpet Tune – Purcell

Most of the above music can be found on Wedding CD’s or at sheet music sites on the internet.