It’s such a privilege to be asked to play for a wedding and these books are perfect for adding an extra sparkle to anyone’s special day!
Marija Esih: Sweet Love for Flute and Piano
This is a delightful piece! After an enigmatic piano introduction the gentle flute melody is pitched in the low and middle registers only. It is utterly charming and would make a great choice for an interlude in any wedding ceremony, captivating the audience and adding a real sense of style to the occasion. Difficulty Guide: 5
arranged Dirko Juchem: Love Ballads for Flute and Piano or Audio Backing Tracks
This is a great volume to have to hand if you are playing at any wedding or other celebratory occasion. There is a great mix of songs here, from classics such as Elton Joh’s Your Song and Billy Joel’s Just the Way You Are, to the more folk-based Down by the Sally Gardens and Greensleeves, so there are plenty of ways to change up the mood if you are playing for any length of time. The audio backing has quality so it all works well if you’re on your own and as some words are included so you can even sing along. In any case this is a book that has a universal appeal far beyond weddings and it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day! difficukty Guide: 5-7
edited Parry and Alley: Rejoice Greatly! Music for Weddings and Celebrations for Flute and Piano
This is a great book to have to hand if you are asked to play at a wedding or other celebratory occasion. It’s full of great pieces to choose from, all expertly arranged and with the really useful accompaniment which is also suitable for the organ. Happy music for a happy event! Difficulty Guide: 7-8
arranged Amanda and Jemima Oosthuizen: Champagne and Chocolates for Flute(s) and Piano.
This is a wonderful book if you have a family occasion and would like to be able to include younger members in any music making activities you may be planning. There are plenty of possibilities here, with easy solos which could also be played by doubling the line on another instrument, a selection of slightly more difficult duets and some accompanied pieces with both instruments pitched at an easier level. You could even include singers as the words are also included. Perfect for weddings, wedding anniversaries and celebrations in general, this book is endlessly useful and represents great value. A little gem! Difficulty Guide: 2-4
arranged Judy Nisimura: The Lyrical Flutist – 24 Concert Melodies for Flute Alone
The Lyrical Flutist is full of sumptuous melodies, some familiar, others less so and this results in a very interesting and useful book. These are not just simple arrangements of the tune but are more like fantasies on a theme. It’s a great if you need to play famous music at an occasion such as a wedding or other big event, some would work as solo recital pieces and all will improve your flute playing in some way. Buy this and you’ll be ready for anything! Difficulty Guide: 5-7
