"I just wanted to say how much we appreciated everything you did to make our wedding day so special. We had an absolutely fabulous day and the church service was amazing. We have had so many letters thanking us for inviting them to the wedding and commenting on the music and what a fantastic difference it made. Thank you Samantha; we had the time of our lives! Kirsty
As a wedding vocalist I sing in wedding ceremonies in the Mpumalanga area. My specialty as a vocalist is in classical, secular, and contemporary love music suitable for wedding ceremonies and receptions. My vocal repertoire draws from opera, classical and musical theatre as well as a number of contemporary favourites popular among couples, brides and families.
From my experience as a classical singer and entertainer, I know how difficult it can be to navigate through the sea of wedding musicians to find the special performer that can help to set the mood and ambiance of your wedding. The addition of a professional wedding vocalist to your wedding ceremony should be a celebration and not a chore so I hope this information can help make it easier for you.
I truly love singing at weddings and hope to help you celebrate your special day.
Music can become an integral part of the marriage service both during the wedding ceremony and in the reception. The key is to select music that best fits the occasion, the location and, most importantly, the love and desire of the Bride and Groom. Any song selection is appropriate if it means something special to the couple. Traditional in - church wedding services cultivate a sense of worship. In these cases the music selection may have to be approved by the minister, priest or rabbi. Garden weddings and less strict church weddings can sometimes offer a larger range of musical choices.
There are many excellent places during the wedding ceremony for musical interludes. For Christian weddings some music placement ideas are during the lighting of the unity candle and between events, such as the vows and the ring exchange or between the mothers sitting and the processional. Sometimes brides prefer to walk down the aisle or have the bridesmaids enter to special vocal music, I can help you pick the most appropriate.
Whether you wish to have a classical wedding or have popular songs that are more personal to you, I may know your wedding song. Below are a few of the wedding songs in my current repertoire. This song list is an example of my range and style. As a soprano my work has ranged from Opera and oratorio to musical theatre.
Many of these songs have proven to work well as wedding ceremony music as well as songs during the prelude or reception. If your special song is not on this list, or you have an original wedding song I can learn it for an additional fee.
Suggested Classical Repertoire for wedding ceremonies
| Song | Composer / Writer |
| Amazing Grace | Traditional | |
| Ave Maria | Bach/Gounod | |
| Ave Maria | Schubert | |
| Du Ring an Meinem Finger | Schumann | |
| Dank Sei Dir | Herr Ochs | |
| Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee | Gounod | |
| Ich Leibe Dich | Grieg | |
| Le Secret | Faure | |
| Le Charme | Chausson | |
| Panis Angelicus | Franck | |
| O mio babbino caro | Puccini | |
| Bist du Bei Mir | Bach | |
| Where E’er You Walk | Handel | |
Suggested ‘modern’ and contemporary songs. These can be performed with a professional backing track or with an accompanist.
| Song | Composer / Writer |
| If I loved you | Rogers and Hammerstein | |
| One hand, one heart | Leonard Bernstein | |
| I Get A Kick Out Of You | Cole Porter | |
| Cross the Wide Missourri | Traditional | |
| Con te partiro | Sarah Brightman | |
| My heart will go on | Celine Dion | |
| Love Changes Everything | Lloyd Webber | |
| You Will Never Walk Alone | Rogers and Hammerstein | |
| Brautlied | Richard Wagner | |
| Somewhere | Leonard Bernstein | |
| Somwhere Over The Rainbow | Wizard of Oz | |
*And any other song of your choice. If you don’t see a song you especially like, the music can be found, so that it can be performed at your wedding.
My fees start from as little as R1,500 to add a bit of extra magic to your special day.
Please contact me today to arrange a FREE consultation for your wedding ceremony music.
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