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Show Here comes the and then what? I! Swing band? Chamber music? DJ? Picking the right music for your occasion If you want a really great wedding, dont skimp on the music or the food, says Karen Rose, of Mountain Rose Music, an agency representing various musicians in the Four Corners. Of course, its Roses business to sell music. Nevertheless, she contends the quality of music at a wedding, whether at the ceremony or the reception, can make or break the big day. When deciding on music, its important to think carefully about what kind of mood you are trying to set and the personalities of both the bride and groom, as well as their guests, she says. to finding the right music for the cere- organ, Baroque is the way to go because unique and different, said Kulu. its style (think Vivaldi and Bach) is often Whether choosing a Baroque trio or mony is being dear in what you want, associated with religious ceremonies. an African drumming group, the secret That and starting your search early. The I Furthermore, booking trios enus quartets is often easier because they are easier to put together. also cautions brides and grooms about being realistic in their choice of music as well as instrumentation. I think people just need to be aware that its not a full orches-tr- a, she says. If people have pop Jetter-Tischhaus- er tunes they really want and they can get the sheet music, it usually can be Traditionally, people have chosen organ arranged for an additional fee. But everything people for music cerehave heard on the radio is monies, particularly is if the wedding not necessarily going to be to be held in a reliavailable. Some other options But gious setting. for ncntraditional more and more, peomusic at ceremonies are ple are individualizing small Celtic, jazz and their ceremonies, and folk that often begins with groups. less traditional music. Saxophonist and flutist For the more formal Jeff Solon, known for his w'ork with his wedding, one common alternative to the organ is a small chamber swing band and other jazz groups, often group, usually a trio or quartet, consistwoodwinds. and Katherine of plays traditional jazz baling strings cello professor at Fort lads, with guitar accompaniLewis College, has performed at a numment for weddings. ber of weddings, and says she prefen a Sometimes Ill start with voicduo trio treble a at the ceremony, then usually two Baroque es (such as violins or flutes) and a cello. move to a trio for cocktail hour She says for people trying to capture the and play with the swing band for the feeling of organ music reception, says Solon. without actuStill another option is one offered by ally using Kulu of Tribal Rhythm Quest. This traditional African drumming and dancing group tries to incorporate both performance and audience participation in the weddings they play. We try to tailor what we do to the needs of our clients, says Kulu. Often we do musical and dance presentations that are more interactive. Some of the wedding pieces performed by Tribal Rhythm Quest involve special ceremonial music that ritualizes the coming together of the bride and the groom. In another type of presentation, Kulu, in a duo, tries to recreate elements of a community rhythm circle by biing-in- g Jetter-Tischhaus- Also featured: Anist of tlie Year, Bob Cunning, courtesy of Martin & Boll (Jallery. Make yourself at home Annual Durango Dome & Ranch Show, er, - instruments for the wedding guests. Were trying to create something you'll find everything for your home Enjoy visiting hurxireds of sufipliers and craftsman under one roof. Custom Furniture & Acc essories. Antique Furniture. Windows. Doors, Heating & Plumbing. Kitc hen Cabinets. Fltxirirtg. Awnings to Sunrooms. Tile to Marble Treatments, & lxcorative Qxicrete IToducts to Insulated Foam IToducts. Landscae & CJreenl rouses, I lomc Builders - of all tyjjcs (straw, rammed earth, to log). Financing to Insurance, Yard Ujuipment, I lorse A stock Trailers, KVs and much more! IX-ck- LaPlafa Counfy fairgrounds Salurday, April 29 9W Sunday, April 30 9M Stop by the Best and Biggest Home & 6PM 5PM Ranch Show in the Four Comers! Admission: SI Donaied to I kit mat for Humanity $ Seniors A Accomjxanied Children under 12 Free ponsors 1 e Herald April 7, .. $H0V(JT (970) 2rM8i7 2000 - Cross Currents 5 |