Silverwood Music Ensembles
Available Ensembles
Silverwood can provide a variety of ensembles — from solo musicians to large groups featuring flute, strings, piano, vocals, guitar and harp. (Be sure to read below for Factors to Consider when Choosing the Instruments.)
Just call us and share your vision. We'll put together a group of talented, professional musicians to add the perfect touch to your event!
PLEASE NOTE: A vocalist or trumpet can be added to any of the following:
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String EnsemblesFlute and cello |
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Harp EnsemblesSolo harp |
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Guitar EnsemblesSolo guitar |
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Piano EnsemblesFlute and cello |
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Silverwood Jazz TrioJazz and blue grass violinist Paul Elliott and Specializing in traditional jazz standards, the We can perform acoustically for a small The trio can add other instruments including Kick it up a notch with Silverwood!
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* Our most frequently requested groups.
Factors to Consider when Choosing the Instruments
Location
Location
Where will your event take place? Are there space or other limitations?
If you’re planning an outdoor wedding it’s usually unrealistic to bring in a piano, but a harpsichord or perhaps a keyboard (if there’s a close outlet) will work.
If the ceremony is in a church, are you required to use the church organist or cantor? Can you add other musicians? Can the church musicians and outside musicians alternate playing (string ensemble for the prelude while the organ plays the processional) or can they all play together for certain pieces for a dramatic effect?
If you’re getting married in a private home, yacht, or other small space, is there room for a quartet or do you need a smaller group?
Size
Size
How many people are coming to your event?
If you’re having 500 guests, will they be able to hear a solo harp?
If you have an intimate wedding of 25 guests or fewer, you may want a trio, duo or solo
Sound
Sound
Do you love/hate the sound of any particular instrument?
Can you use a solo instrument? Organ, harp, piano, harpsichord, and guitar work well as solo instruments. A lone cello, violin, or flute may sound beautiful for a few numbers but the player may easily tire and the dramatic effect will be diminished with only one instrument.
Do you want the group to play with a singer? You can use keyboard instruments, harp or guitar, or an ensemble of three or more for the best sound.
What music do you want? If you like Country Western forget about the string quartet. If you want a rock song consider including a piano and/or guitar. If jazz is your thing go for guitar or piano alone or in an ensemble. Most groups can stretch their normal repertoire to include a special song or two in a different genre, but be clear about your musical tastes.
