Tag Archives: BBC Songs of Praise

The Lochrian Ensemble record and film for BBC Songs of Praise

Posted on October 15, 2015 by FBAlison

We are looking forward to recording and filming for BBC Songs of Praise this Saturday 17th October. We will keep you posted about show times as we are recording and filming for Remembrance Sunday, Advent and Christmas Day!

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Wedding Music Tip of the Week

Posted on February 6, 2015 by CNerissa

We have often noticed that when we play for church ceremonies where less well known hymns are chosen, the congregation often finds it difficult to follow the tune leading to less than impressive results! If you include in the order … Continue reading →

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Wedding Music Tip of the Week

Posted on April 12, 2014 by CNerissa

Don’t be restricted by tradition when planning music for your wedding or civil partnership! Celebrate your uniqueness by choosing something that no-one else would think of incorporating into their special day. The limits are almost boundless regarding what music can be arranged for a … Continue reading →

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Wedding Music Tip of the Week

Posted on December 31, 2013 by BCatherine

If you are having a civil ceremony but would really love to include a piece of music that has religious associations – something which is not allowed under the current rules surrounding civil marriages – there is a way to … Continue reading →

Posted in Alison, Catherine, Matthew, Nerissa, Our news | Tagged BBC Songs of Praise, Schubert's Ave Maria arranged for string quartets, string quartet arrangements for civil ceremonies, string quartet pieces for weddings, string quartet pieces with religious associations, The Lochrian Ensemble, the lochrian ensemble and string quartet | Comments Off

Wedding Music Piece of the Week

Posted on June 26, 2013 by FBAlison

If you happen to have a choir at your disposal you might like to choose some songs for them to sing in your wedding service. There is an enormous repertoire of pieces suitable for weddings. Here is the fantastic Libera … Continue reading →

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Wedding Music Tip of the Week

Posted on February 25, 2013 by CNerissa

Don’t be restricted by tradition when planning music for your wedding or civil partnership! Celebrate your uniqueness by choosing something that no-one else would think of incorporating into their special day. One of our more original requests was to play … Continue reading →

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Wedding Piece Of The Week

Posted on February 5, 2013 by GMatthew

It appears that I’m still on a Romeo and Juliet trip. This time it’s the 1968 Franco Zeffirelli film. It’s one of my faves and we have a gorgeous string quartet version… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCmUWNUzaqo

Posted in Alison, Catherine, Events, Matthew, Nerissa | Tagged BBC Songs of Praise, Chamber ensemble, civil ceremony, civil partnership, Lochrian Ensemble, lochrian string quartet, processional, recessional, romantic, signing of the register, wedding, wedding ceremony, wedding music, wedding string quartet | Comments Off

Wedding Music Tip Of The Week

Posted on February 5, 2013 by GMatthew

Posted in Alison, Catherine, Events, Matthew, Nerissa | Tagged BBC Songs of Praise, Bride, ceremony, Chamber ensemble, civil ceremony, Lochrian Ensemble, lochrian string quartet, signing of the register, wedding, wedding music, wedding string quartet, wedding suppliers, Weddings | Comments Off

Wedding Music – Tip of the Week

Posted on January 14, 2013 by GMatthew

Posted in Alison, Catherine, Matthew, Nerissa, Our news | Tagged ave maria, BBC Songs of Praise, civil ceremony, Lochrian Ensemble, lochrian string quartet, marriage, registrars, String Quartet, wedding, wedding ceremony, wedding music, wedding string quartet, Weddings | Comments Off

The Lochrian String Quartet and Ensemble with Exultate Singers on BBC Songs of Praise

Posted on December 2, 2012 by FBAlison

To all those who enjoy Songs of Praise check out tomorrow’s special advent programme from St Alban’s Church, Bristol (Sunday 2nd December) with The Lochrian Ensemble providing the musical background for the Exultate Singers. Thanks to all of our musical … Continue reading →

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