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"I want to tell you how extraordinarily pleased Joan and I were with your performance, at Jenny’s wedding … all were superb"
JOHN C. BLEW

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CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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WEDDING MUSIC FAQ

Stu Hirsh and the Stu Hirsh Orchestra have been performing at private parties for over twenty years. They have provided the musical entertainment for over one thousand wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions.

Stu Hirsh prides himself in being aware, and attending to, the smallest details. He wants to make sure that your most special day progresses as smoothly and effortlessly as possible.

We have compiled a detailed guide to selecting music for your wedding. We will describe what we, at the Stu Hirsh Orchestra, do to provide the most appropriate music for a wedding client, but we will also take you through the many ins and outs, the "tricks of the trade," of the wedding music business.

The following questions are frequently asked of us. The questions are divided into 5 sections. We hope that you find this information, and our answers, useful:

SECTION I - RECEIVING INFORMATION ABOUT THE WEDDING BAND
  1. Who am I speaking with?
  2. Will I get personal attention?
  3. How can I receive information about the orchestra?
  4. Can we meet?
  5. Can we see the orchestra perform?

SECTION II - WHO WE ARE
  1. What styles of music do you play?
  2. What is the band’s performance like?
  3. Who are the members of the band?
  4. What if a band member is unavailable for my wedding?
  5. What does the orchestra wear?
  6. Will the orchestra travel out of town?

SECTION III - OUR WEDDING MUSIC SERVICES
  1. How many hours does the band play?
  2. How large is the orchestra?
  3. Can you perform for wedding ceremonies?
  4. Can the band provide music at the cocktail reception?
  5. What about dinner music?
  6. When should the full band start playing?
  7. Should I have continuous or non-continuous music?
  8. Will the band learn new music?

SECTION IV - TECHNICAL ELEMENTS OF THE WEDDING
  1. When does the band set up?
  2. Does the band have a public address system?
  3. How does the band approach volume issues?
  4. Will the band leader make announcements?
  5. Can guests sit-in with the band?
  6. Do you take breaks?
  7. Does the band expect to eat?
  8. What is the band’s policy on drinking alcohol?

SECTION V - CONTRACTS AND HIRING WEDDING MUSIC
  1. How quickly should I hire my musicians?
  2. Will you hold my date?
  3. Do I get a contract?
  4. What about a deposit?
  5. What are the payment terms?
  6. What about overtime?
  7. What is the band’s cancellation policy?


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