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September 28th at EcoTrust Terrace

September 28, 2013 By susan

Ensemble: trio of Susan (flute/saxophone/vocals), Travis (guitar), Guy (cello)

PRELUDE MUSIC Classical musical selection including the below and musicians’ choice.

Largo from Winter, Vivaldi
The Swan, Saint-Saens

Pre-processional (for entrance of officiant, groom, and ring bearer): Nocturne Opus 2 no. 9 – Chopin
Entrance of Bride and flower girls: Stand by Me – Ben E King
Recessional: This Must be the Place – David Byrne

Cocktail hour: Mix of Oldies/R&B/Acoustic Contemporary

Dinner: Mix of Jazz and Swing-era Ballads of the 30’s – 50’s.

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September 8th at Abernethy Center

September 8, 2013 By susan

Ensemble: flute/vocals/saxophone and guitar (Susan and David)

Formal Seating of Parents: Canon in D – Pachelbel
Processional of Attendants: In My Life – Beatles
Entrance of Bride: Clair de Lune – Debussy
Recessional: California Stars (vocal) – Wilco/Woody Guthrie

Cocktail hour: swing era standards, oldies, Beatles

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August 17, 2013 at World Forestry Center

August 18, 2013 By susan

Ensemble: violin & guitar duo (Lauren & Travis, AKA Team Rockstar)

Prelude: musicians’ choice of romantic and baroque classical

1. Processional (bridesmaids): Jesu, joy of man’s desiring – Bach

2. Bride’s entrance: Wildflowers – Tom Petty (instrumental)

3. Ceremony song (sung by groom’s sister who killed it): The Book Of Love – The Magnetic Fields

4. Recessional: You’re My Best Friend – Queen (sung by Lauren who also killed it)

Cocktail hour: 20s – 40s swing jazz with Lauren on vocals and violin!

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August 10, 2013 at Abbey Road Farm, Carlton OR

August 10, 2013 By susan

Ensemble: violin, guitar, & cello trio (Eddie, Chance, & Guy)

Prelude and pre-ceremony cocktail hour: musicians’ choice of contemporary, oldies/R&B, and swing

Ceremony program:

1. Processional: Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper

2. Bride: Melon Collie and the Infinite Sadness – Smashing Pumpkins

3. Interlude: Rainbow Connection

4. Recessional: Kiss – Prince

Post-lude: Sweet Child O’ Mine, I Melt With You

Reception: musicians’ choice of contemporary, oldies/R&B, and swing

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July 27, 2013 – Overlook Park

July 27, 2013 By susan

Ensemble: trio of Susan on saxophone, flute, and vocals with David on guitar and Dennis on bass

Prelude music: swing jazz standards with saxophone and vocals

1. Processional: Tonight You Belong To Me – Rose/David (instrumental with saxophone)
2. Bride: At Last – Etta James (instrumental with flute)
3. Recess: Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder (with vocals – this was awesome!)

Post-lude: more swing jazz standards as guests depart and family organized into groups for photos.

Right in the middle of Overlook Park there is a huge elm tree, which created a majestic setting for this elegant and beautiful wedding. We felt pretty lucky to be there, playing our favorite kind of music on such a perfect day.

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July 20, 2013 – Private Residence in Damascus

July 21, 2013 By susan

Ensemble: quartet of flute, violin, guitar, and cello (Susan, Lauren, David, and Skip) with Susan on saxophone and vocals for cocktail hour

Prelude: classical and romantic selections of the musicians’ choosing

1. Entrance of Parents: O Mio Babbino Caro – Puccini
2. Processional of Attendants: Canon in D – Pachelbel
3. Entrance of Bride: Bridal Chorus – Wagner
4. Recessional: Wedding March – Mendelssohn

Cocktail hour: swing jazz standards with vocals and saxophone – yay our favorite!

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July 6, 2013 – Versailles Gardens

July 7, 2013 By susan

Ensemble: cello and guitar duo (Guy and Travis) for ceremony + cocktail hour

Prelude: swing jazz standards of musicians’ choice

1. Entrance of grandparents and parents: By Your Side – Sade
2. Processional of attendants: Heavenly Day – Patti Griffin
3. Entrance of bride: Clair de Lune – Debussy
4. Recessional: I Will – Beatles

Cocktail hour: swing jazz, Django-style!

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December 8, 2012 – Lan Su Chinese Garden

December 10, 2012 By susan

Ensemble: trio of flute/saxophone, guitar, & bass (Susan, David, Pete)

Prelude: musicians’ choice of romantic classical

1. Processional of everyone: Canon in D – Pachelbel
2. Recessional: La Rejouissance – Handel

Cocktail hour and dinner: 20’s-40’s swing

First dance: Hello – Lionel Ritchie (this was awesome!)

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October 20, 2012 – Vista Hills Vineyard

October 21, 2012 By susan

Ensemble: trio of flute/sax, guitar, & bass (Susan, David, Keith)

Prelude: musicians’ choice of elegant classical

1. Entrance of family, attendants, & bride: O Mio Babbino Caro, Puccini
2. Ceremony interlude: Gymnopedie No. 1, Satie
3. Recessional: La Rejouissance, Handel

Cocktail hour: 30’s-50’s swing with vocals from Susan

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October 6, 2012 – Historic Balch Hotel in Dufur

October 8, 2012 By susan

Ensemble: Flute/Saxophone/vocals, violin, & guitar trio (Susan, Eddie, Travis)

Prelude: Musicians’ choice of romantic classical

1. Entrance of Family: Jesu, joy of man’s desiring – Bach
2. Processional of Attendants: By Your Side, Sade
3. Entrance of the Bride: Canon in D – Pachelbel
4. Remembrance Song: In My Life – Beatles (w/vocal by Susan)
5. Tree planting: La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf (instrumental)
6. Recessional: Viva la Vida – Coldplay

Cocktail hour: vintage swing with vocals and saxophone!

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August 12, 2012 – Youngberg Hill Vineyard

August 12, 2012 By susan

Ensemble: trio of flute/saxophone/vocals, guitar, and bass (Susan, David, Keith)

Prelude: elegant classical

1. Entrance of Parents: Flower Duet from Lakme, Delibes
2. Processional of Attendants: Jesu, joy of man’s desiring, Bach
3. Entrance of Bride: Canon in D, Pachelbel
4. Recessional: Wedding March, Mendelssohn

Cocktail hour and dinner: 20’s-50’s swing/standards, mixed with a few contemporary songs

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June 16, 2012 • St. Luke Lutheran Church, Portland

June 17, 2012 By susan

Ensemble: Trio of Susan on flute (ceremony) and vocals/saxophone (reception) with Eddie on violin and David on guitar.

Prelude: musicians’ choice of elegant romantic classical

1. Lighting of Candles and Entrance of Parents and Bridesmaids: Canon in D – Pachelbel
2. Entrance of the bride: Bridal Chorus – Wagner (played by the organist only)
3. Musical Interlude (song): “Ten Thousand Years” (sung by two friends of the Bride and accompanied by Collage Trio)
4. Lighting of Unity Candle: “Draw Me Close” -(same lineup as above)
5. Second Musical Interlude (song): “You Raise Me Up” (again same lineup)
6. Recessional: Hornpipe from Watermusic – Handel (played by organist solo)

Cocktails/reception: vintage jazz & swing by Collage Trio with saxophone, vocals, violin, & guitar.

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August 13, 2011 • David Hill Winery

August 20, 2011 By susan

Ensemble: Flute/Saxophone, Guitar, Cello (Susan, David, Skip)

Prelude: musicians’ choice of elegant romantic classical

1. Processional for parents and attendants: Jesu, joy of man’s desiring – Bach
2. Entrance of the bride: Canon in D – Pachelbel
3. Recessional: Wedding March – Mendelssohn

Cocktail hour: swing jazz standards with saxophone in place of flute

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July 23, 2011 • Resort at the Mountain

July 26, 2011 By susan

Ensemble: String Trio (Justin, Lauren & Guy)

Prelude: elegant traditional classical

1. Processional for parents and attendants: La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf
2. Entrance of the bride: Bridal Chorus – Wagner
3. Recessional: Ode to Joy – Beethoven

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June 18, 2011 • The Governor Hotel

July 5, 2011 By susan

Ensemble: trio of flute, guitar & bass (Susan, Bret, Justin D)

Prelude: classical selections chosen by the musicians

1. Processional for parents and attendants: Trumpet Voluntary – J. Clarke
2. Entrance of the bride: Bridal Chorus – Wagner
3. Recessional: Wedding March – Mendelssohn

Cocktails/reception: vintage jazz & swing by with vocals, saxophone, guitar & cello.

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July 2, 2011 • Portland’s White House

July 5, 2011 By susan

Ensemble: Flute & Bass duo

Prelude: romantic classical selections chosen by the musicians

1. Processional for parents and attendants: Minuet from Berenice – Handel
2. Entrance of the bride: Ode To Joy – Beethoven
3. Interlude: Reverie – Debussy (played as the rings were passed among the guests prior to the ring ceremony)
4. Recessional: Hornpipe from Watermusic – Handel

Cocktails/reception: our guitarist joined for vintage jazz & swing played on saxophone, guitar & bass

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June 11, 2011 • Powell’s Books – Rare Book Room

June 12, 2011 By susan

Ensemble: Guitar & Cello Duo

Prelude: elegant romantic classical

1. Processional for family: “Storybook Love” – Mark Knopfler (theme from “The Princess Bride”)
2. Entrance of the bride: “Something” – George Harrison
3. Recessional: “Fly Me To The Moon” (jazz standard)

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May 21, 2011 • Lewis River Golf Course

May 26, 2011 By susan

Ensemble: flute/saxophone, guitar, cello

Prelude: musicians’ choice of traditional baroque and romantic classical

1. Processional for parents and attendants: Cello Suite No.1 Prelude – Bach (played on solo cello)
2. Entrance of the bride: Canon in D – Pachelbel (all instruments)
3. Recessional: “Viva La Vida” – Coldplay

Cocktails/reception: vintage jazz & swing with saxophone, guitar & cello.

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July 25, 2010 • The Heathman Hotel

July 26, 2010 By susan

Ensemble: trio of flute/saxophone, guitar, and bass (Susan, David, Justin D)

Prelude: romantic classical selections

1. Processional (entrance of the bride escorted by her son): “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” – Harold Arlen (saxophone)
2. Recessional: “Mighty Oregon” (University of Oregon fight song) – Albert Perfect (flute)

Cocktail hour/reception: swing jazz standards

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August 29, 2009 • Oregon Golf Club

August 30, 2009 By susan

Ensemble: Collage Trio (flute/saxophone, guitar, bass)

Processional for parents and attendants: ”La Mer” (AKA “Beyond the Sea”) – Charles Trenet

Entrance of the bride: “La Vie En Rose” – Edith Piaf

Recessional: “Fly Me To The Moon” (saxophone for this one)

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