subject: Music Sets The Tone Of The Event [print this page] When it comes to planning the perfect event, you want to set the mood with appropriate scenery, decorations and, most importantly, music. Without appropriate music playing, the entire scene can be off. If you are going for a classical feel and a hard rock band shows up, that is a quick and easy way to completely destroy the elegance you are going for.
Many people remember only a handful of things about any particular event. First is the food. If the food is amazing they will remember it, and likewise, if the food is terrible, they'll keep that in their back pockets for a while also. Secondly, the music is also remembered. Music has a way of bringing all the other decorations and items together or completely pushing everything apart. Chances are, they aren't going to remember the table decorations, the party favors, the flowers, or what kind of tie was worn by the presenting party, but they will remember the music. This why it is so important to select the right style of music and the right musicians. It is vitally important when it comes to crafting an inviting and memorable event.
If you are going for a more classical feel to your event, there are several different musical ensembles available for you. One possibility is hiring a soloist. A soloist might play the violin, cello, piano or any other instrument. But although having a single instrument play throughout the night can be beautiful and not overbearing, it can also make it feel more like a recital. This might not be your intention, especially if you want people up and dancing. There are also quintets, where four different musicians play together and present the songs you requested or pointed towards.
This creates a beautiful melody of breathtaking classical renditions, the only problem is having four musicians is not only more expensive, it may become overpowering. For a smaller, more subtle ceremony, you may want to reduce the number of musicians down to two. This creates a beautiful, intimate atmosphere, which might be just perfect for your event. A duet can be made of any type of instruments, including voice, but if the desired style of music is classical, a violin duet could be perfect.
Violin duets produce a beautiful sound that is not matched by other instruments. The violin in and of itself already produces a sound that is pleasing to the ear. Violin duets allow for more complex duets, changes of melody, and more blending of the two instruments into one. A viola can actually be switched out for one of the violins. This provides a slightly deeper pitch tone and create a different feel, should this be desired.
The music is one of the few areas of an event that is actually remembered, so make sure to obtain the right musicians for the right style of ceremony you are going for, as these musicians can make or break the kind of event you are going for. Just make sure to book them well enough in advance that you know you'll have them available for your big day.
