Musical Designing 101

Music is actually one of the most important parts of any occasion. Not only is it part of the overall first impression of the event but it is also the perfect catalyst to: express your feelings throughout your celebration, emphasize special moments in the ceremony and reception and convey your love to your life partner-to-be as well as express your gratitude to your family and friends. Consequently, when a couple chooses to personalize the music for their union it brings the opportunity to become more intimately acquainted with each other, each other’s families, traditions and heritages from a perspective unlike any other plans associated with the day.

Spending time thinking about your musical needs and interests will assure an intentional mood and ambiance for your wedding that will accommodate not only your own personal preferences and traditions but those others with whom you are sharing this special day. Simply put, every celebration is a success with the right kind of music.

Cathy Morris Weddings and Life Celebrations

From behind the strings of her acoustic and electric violins Cathy Morris has become a master at making musical matches. A professional violinist and musical designer with over 20 years of experience coordinating and performing music for weddings (John Mellancamp, Antoine Davis,) banquets (Mikhail Gorbachev, Laura Bush, Bill Clinton), fundraisers (Hillary Clinton, Evan Bayh, American Heart Association), opening ceremonies (Indy 500, Formula One, World Swimming Championships ) and countless other events. Small and intimate to thousands in attendance working with an array of event planners, booking agents, coordinators, couples and families. Cathy now makes herself available as your personal musical designer sharing with you the “how to” of matching the perfect music to your celebration.

Weddings * Receptions * Engagement Parties
Bar mitzvahs * Bat mitzvahs * Baby Showers * Anniversaries 
Graduations * Birthdays

 

FEATURE ENSEMBLES AND MUSIC 

The Silken Strings 

A unique and refreshingly different string quartet performing Gershwin, Cole  Porter and other light jazz in addition to a diverse classical and pop repertoire. The Silken Strings are available as a four, five or nine piece ensemble complete with matching gowns and tuxedos.

 

Reception Selections

1) Strauss Waltz 2) Cole Porter Medley 3) Black Orpheus 4) Once In A While 5) I Got It Bad/I Should Care 6) Sophisticated Lady 7) Someone To Watch Over Me 8) The Man I Love 9) Girl From Ipanema 10) Just the Way You Look Tonight

Classical Selections

 

1) Air 2) Allegro 3) Spring 4) Jesu Joy 5) Wedding March 6) Trumpet Voluntary 7) Trumpet Tune 8) Finale 9) Winter

Jewish Selections 

1) Ana Dodi 2) Dodi Li 3) Dodi Li Song of Songs 4) Erev Ba 5) Erev Shel Shoshnim 6) Jerusalem of Gold 7) Bashana 8) Hava Nagila 9) Tzena 10) Siman Tov

Celtic Selections 

1) Arran Boat Song 2) Roving Gallway 3)Eleanor Plunkett 4) Morgan Magen 5) Chanter
 

Pop/Rock Selections

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Cathy Morris Guitar Trio
Violin and Two Guitars
European gypsy, swing, lite pop, folk or rock it's all a great vibe with some new twists on old favorites.
 
 

Allegro Harp Trio
Harp/Violin and Flute or Cello
Classical, light jazz and pop styles with this elegant sound!

 

Celtic Selections 

1) Arran Boat Song 2) Roving Gallway 3)Eleanor Plunkett 4) Morgan Magen 5) Chanter
 

Excerpt from Cathy's 2002 "A Couple's Guide To Music For Your Wedding"

Click Here to Order "A Couple's Guide to Music for Your Wedding". . . In this guide I am thrilled to share with you the accumulated experience of “how to” design the perfect music for your celebration!  There are numerous options available to help you address your musical needs, overcome any musical mysteries you come across and perfectly match what you musically imagine for your day. Whether your service is religious (sacred) or not (secular), Christian, Jewish, Muslim or of any other religious belief there are as many musical possibilities as there are songs from which to choose.
My goal as your personal music consultant, and the objective of this guide, is to provide you with the knowledge, tips and suggestions that will enable us to musically design the perfect soundtrack to your wedding; even if you don’t know a thing about music. This guide is filled with sample weddings, innovative ideas and musical suggestions ranging from the traditional to the contemporary, reflecting a number of different cultures, beliefs and traditions. It addresses unique unions, and a variety of non traditional concepts. In addition there are indexes of instruments and ensembles, group types and musical styles, options and choices for producing your unique “soundtrack”. This book will help get you through the entire process of selecting, finding, hiring and working with music and musicians for what promises to be the most important celebrations of your life! Cheers to a journey of filling in the musical blanks with personal preferences and meaningful melodies that will impact your lives forever . . .

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