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I have actively been involved with the Business of Weddings since July 1979. In the early days, my involvement was purely from the Piano or the Organ in Church Ceremonies. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Music in London, 9 years later, I was not only playing at those Ceremonies, but dashing straight off to the Wedding Receptions to entertain the guests later on too.
Stylistically speaking, my musical repertoire is wide and very varied. I have always noted in the print media that, since working with my trio, that I have always been repeatedly referred to as a Jazz Pianist, which always suggests that I cannot play anything else which of course is wrong! The reality is that I interpret the mood of the room; which can change several times during the course of a short space of time. There is no such thing as an average group of people but typically my repertoire incorporates Baroque (J.S.Bach) and Classical music (Beethoven), Operatic arias, musicals, pop stuff old and new, folk and jazz standards. My personal preferences are all of those genres, and I rarely perform with music scores in front of me because it hinders the flow. The execution of my playing and the volume of segueways with tunes and styles has been likened to a disc jockey mixing tunes seamlessly.
Every wedding I have ever done regardless of size (my smallest ever is 8!) demands huge emotional investment and additionally in many cases a huge financial one too. With that in mind, even in this fast paced world, I rarely arrive a wedding engagement without meeting my Bride and Groom. For many musicians (please note this is an observation not an opinion), it is more than enough to have a couple of E mails, a contract with two names on it and the promise of free food and drink on top of an agreed fee. I generally like to meet my clients face to face, because for me building thre relationship is a significant part of the whole journey; I have spent countless memorable evenings with couples, and sometimes their families too and that builds huge trust. The result has always been a continuation of that fun, energy and excitement towards the climatic Wedding day. Most of my trips around the country, have been born from recommendations resulting from such occasions.
I am passionate that anyone who is getting married or going to a Wedding that I am involved with gets as excited about the process, and loves the occasion as much as I always do!
I have actively been involved with the Business of Weddings since July 1979. In the early days, my involvement was purely from the Piano or the Organ in Church Ceremonies. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Music in London, 9 years later, I was not only playing at those Ceremonies, but dashing straight off to the Wedding Receptions to entertain the guests later on too.
After a chance meeting with the owners of Whittlebury Park in Northamptonshire, we hit the ground running and began a unique collaboration in 1994 which still continues today; co-ordinating Wedding Ceremonies and Reception Celebrations in. At Whittlebury Park, we have been the market leader in the area for nearly 30 years, and my relationship with the venue is as strong today as those early days; albeit with different nuances.
Because of the duration of my relationship with weddings, my knowledge of this very unique process is comprehensive. Aside from Whittlebury Park, I have maintained a strong working relationship and knowledge of most of the major Wedding venues in Northamptonshire; and regularly travel further afield; from Kent across to Devon, up to Cumbria and Northumbria and right through Yorkshire, Midlands, East Anglia, the Home Counties and all the major cities, but the parameters are always the same; two people very much in love making the commitment in front of their nearest and dearest.
I am always hired primarily as a Pianist. In my experience, most Wedding Parties either employ a formal Toast- Master, appoint an enthusiastic person (usually the Best Man or an Usher) to make announcements or the venue has a charismatic manager who fulfils this role. In short, things are usually smartly organised and I quietly do MY thing as required. However, if during my preparation meeting with the Bridal Party, it becomes obvious that there may be gaps in that department, I will step up and be the toastmaster, for two reasons, one that I am very good at it and very entertaining, which gives a unique slant on the day and two, because, in reality, most people need a tangible structure and like to be informed. The guest experience can change quickly from joy to despair (especially parents with hungry children) if things feel a little too loose.
I am a Pianist that strives to create an atmosphere that is both interesting and entertaining, without compromising the credibility of the occasion. I have played regularly within Drinks Receptions and Wedding Breakfasts. At Whittlebury Park, I am fortunate to have a Yamaha Grand Piano for the Ceremonies but in venues that are not so blessed I have an excellent Portable Piano which does an excellent job, although on request I can readily supply a Concert Grand Piano, which always adds a touch of real class. I have also on numerous occasions been joined by my trio colleagues to ceate a different experience. For smaller Wedding parties, we have played long into the night and doubled as the 'dance band' but I generally feel that in larger venues, there are other bands who are better suited to that format than us. In my view, our style suits the intimate parts of the day generally.
Because of the duration of my relationship with weddings, my knowledge of this very unique process is comprehensive. Aside from Whittlebury Park, I have maintained a strong working relationship and knowledge of most of the major Wedding venues in Northamptonshire; and regularly travel further afield; from Kent across to Devon, up to Cumbria and Northumbria and right through Yorkshire, Midlands, East Anglia, the Home Counties and all the major cities, but the parameters are always the same; two people very much in love making the commitment in front of their nearest and dearest.
I am always hired primarily as a Pianist. In my experience, most Wedding Parties either employ a formal Toast- Master, appoint an enthusiastic person (usually the Best Man or an Usher) to make announcements or the venue has a charismatic manager who fulfils this role. In short, things are usually smartly organised and I quietly do MY thing as required. However, if during my preparation meeting with the Bridal Party, it becomes obvious that there may be gaps in that department, I will step up and be the toastmaster, for two reasons, one that I am very good at it and very entertaining, which gives a unique slant on the day and two, because, in reality, most people need a tangible structure and like to be informed. The guest experience can change quickly from joy to despair (especially parents with hungry children) if things feel a little too loose.
I am a Pianist that strives to create an atmosphere that is both interesting and entertaining, without compromising the credibility of the occasion. I have played regularly within Drinks Receptions and Wedding Breakfasts. At Whittlebury Park, I am fortunate to have a Yamaha Grand Piano for the Ceremonies but in venues that are not so blessed I have an excellent Portable Piano which does an excellent job, although on request I can readily supply a Concert Grand Piano, which always adds a touch of real class. I have also on numerous occasions been joined by my trio colleagues to ceate a different experience. For smaller Wedding parties, we have played long into the night and doubled as the 'dance band' but I generally feel that in larger venues, there are other bands who are better suited to that format than us. In my view, our style suits the intimate parts of the day generally.
Stylistically speaking, my musical repertoire is wide and very varied. I have always noted in the print media that, since working with my trio, that I have always been repeatedly referred to as a Jazz Pianist, which always suggests that I cannot play anything else which of course is wrong! The reality is that I interpret the mood of the room; which can change several times during the course of a short space of time. There is no such thing as an average group of people but typically my repertoire incorporates Baroque (J.S.Bach) and Classical music (Beethoven), Operatic arias, musicals, pop stuff old and new, folk and jazz standards. My personal preferences are all of those genres, and I rarely perform with music scores in front of me because it hinders the flow. The execution of my playing and the volume of segueways with tunes and styles has been likened to a disc jockey mixing tunes seamlessly.
Every wedding I have ever done regardless of size (my smallest ever is 8!) demands huge emotional investment and additionally in many cases a huge financial one too. With that in mind, even in this fast paced world, I rarely arrive a wedding engagement without meeting my Bride and Groom. For many musicians (please note this is an observation not an opinion), it is more than enough to have a couple of E mails, a contract with two names on it and the promise of free food and drink on top of an agreed fee. I generally like to meet my clients face to face, because for me building thre relationship is a significant part of the whole journey; I have spent countless memorable evenings with couples, and sometimes their families too and that builds huge trust. The result has always been a continuation of that fun, energy and excitement towards the climatic Wedding day. Most of my trips around the country, have been born from recommendations resulting from such occasions.
I am passionate that anyone who is getting married or going to a Wedding that I am involved with gets as excited about the process, and loves the occasion as much as I always do!
If you want the Maestro to do your big day, call 07967 441503 or message me on https://www.lincolnnoelpianomusic.co.uk/content/contact
