Last week we organised music for a funeral. We do supply musicians for church service funerals but this was in a cemetery, and incredibly, there was no organ or piano there, so our pianist brought her own for the service.
The client was wanting a soprano to sing a song for the service. Her mother had loved singing and taken some singing lessons when she was young, so it was fitting to have a singer. As our initial conversation went on, it became apparent that there would only be 10 people in the congregation and that it would be best for the singer to lead the singing. Sometimes no one sings due to being shy or too upset. Finally, she suggested I arrange a pianist too, so that she could accompany the singing and create a positive atmosphere for the service.
Christine was so pleased she did and I received this email message from her afterwards.
"I was very pleased with both Hillary and Nicola (pianist and soprano singer). They really made the service,...it would have been so drab without them. My mother would have been very pleased. Nicola's beautiful voice and Hilary's accompaniment made the service all the more moving. Thanks very much for responding at such short notice!"
Best wishes Christine Aziz. Pinner New Cemetery September, 2009
We are always happy to discuss any music with people organising funerals and memorial services. We will always be sympathetic and where appropriate offer advice. We will provide practical advice: as with Christine's occasion, where we were able to provide a piano. We have also updated our website to include a lot of useful information and tips for people organising this. This includes suggested readings, hymns (if in a church) solos, anthems and ideas of instrumentalists. This is found at http://www.nsn-productions.com/musicforfunerals.html .
We are also very careful to send the most suitable musicians for these occasions, to ensure the occasion goes well.
Do contact us if you would like any information.
The client was wanting a soprano to sing a song for the service. Her mother had loved singing and taken some singing lessons when she was young, so it was fitting to have a singer. As our initial conversation went on, it became apparent that there would only be 10 people in the congregation and that it would be best for the singer to lead the singing. Sometimes no one sings due to being shy or too upset. Finally, she suggested I arrange a pianist too, so that she could accompany the singing and create a positive atmosphere for the service.
Christine was so pleased she did and I received this email message from her afterwards.
"I was very pleased with both Hillary and Nicola (pianist and soprano singer). They really made the service,...it would have been so drab without them. My mother would have been very pleased. Nicola's beautiful voice and Hilary's accompaniment made the service all the more moving. Thanks very much for responding at such short notice!"
Best wishes Christine Aziz. Pinner New Cemetery September, 2009
We are always happy to discuss any music with people organising funerals and memorial services. We will always be sympathetic and where appropriate offer advice. We will provide practical advice: as with Christine's occasion, where we were able to provide a piano. We have also updated our website to include a lot of useful information and tips for people organising this. This includes suggested readings, hymns (if in a church) solos, anthems and ideas of instrumentalists. This is found at http://www.nsn-productions.com/musicforfunerals.html .
We are also very careful to send the most suitable musicians for these occasions, to ensure the occasion goes well.
Do contact us if you would like any information.
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