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Wedding Music Piece of the Week

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Sally Black

Fresh from a week in the pit for Sister Act at the Bristol Hippodrome my Wedding Music Piece of the Week is ‘Spread the Love Around’ from the show! Fantastic disco music to get everyone, old and young, on the … Continue reading →

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Wedding Music Tip of the Week

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Sally Black

If you are having a Church Service and are not sure if the church has an organist then why not consider a string quartet or trio to accompany your choice of hymns? We have provided accompaniment at many Church Weddings … Continue reading →

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The Lochrian Ensemble at Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Bristol

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Sally Black

The Lochrian Ensemble is looking forward to performing a Summer Concert at The Medieval Barn in Winterbourne next Saturday 31 May 2014. Come and join us for a Summer-flavoured evening of music including music by Pachelbel, Vivaldi, Mozart, Elgar, Tchaikovsky, … Continue reading →

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Wedding Music Piece of the week

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Sally Black

My Wedding Music piece of the week is the beautiful Clair de Lune by Debussy. Although originally written for piano we have a gorgeous string quartet arrangement, perfect for some quiet reflection as a stand alone piece in a ceremony, … Continue reading →

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Wedding Music Tip of the Week

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Sally Black

Have you ever considered an impromptu concert for your wedding evening entertainment? We are very much looking forward to putting together an informal evening of musical entertainment for a bride and groom towards the end of June which will include … Continue reading →

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David Ogden, City of Bristol Choir and The Lochrian Ensemble at St George’s Brandon Hill, Bristol Saturday 17th May

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Sally Black

We are really looking forward to working with David Ogden and the City of Bristol Choir at St George’s Brandon Hill, Bristol this Saturday 17th May 2014 at 7.30pm. We will be performing Mozart’s ‘Great’ Mass in C Minor, Ave … Continue reading →

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Wedding Music Tip of the Week

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Sally Black

Wedding nerves can encourage brides to walk too quickly up the aisle. Even if the chosen music is an upbeat, fast piece, curb the temptation to race and try to take your time and savour the moment – it isn’t … Continue reading →

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Wedding Music Piece of the Week

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Sally Black

Members of The Lochrian Ensemble are feeling very Christmassy already as we have just played through the score of Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas’ for the forthcoming production at the Bristol Hippodrome this week. http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/white-christmas/bristol-hippodrome/ So my wedding music piece of … Continue reading →

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Handel’s Messiah at the Lord Mayor’s Chapel, Bristol

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Sally Black

The Lochrian Ensemble is really looking forward to playing Handel’s Messiah (Part 1) on Saturday 16th November at lunchtime in the Lord Mayor’s Chapel in Bristol. We will be accompanying the Lord Mayor’s Chapel Singers with John Marsh directing. The … Continue reading →

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