Continuing on with our cello jazz series, Matthew Agnew (cello) and Gabriel Datcu (guitar) are back with a fun rendition of Cole Porter’s Night and Day. Cello covers of popular songs are such a unique choice for wedding cocktail hour music, don’t you agree? Subscribe to the Sarlas Music YouTube Channel for the best instrumental cello covers and cello covers of popular songs playlist. We’re adding new jazz standards and improvisation music every Tuesday!
Cello Jazz – Black Orpheus (Manha De Carnaval) – Guitar Cello Duo – Perfect for Micro Weddings!
As the weather shifts to winter here in Chicago, there’s nothing better than cello jazz for a cozy night at home or a micro wedding celebration. Black Orpheus (Manha de Carnaval) is one of those jazz standards perfect for improvisation and cellist Matthew Agnew’s rendition with guitarist Gabriel Datcu is excellent wedding cocktail hour music. Cello standards, cello jazz music, and cello jazz covers are a fresh take on bossa nova and a uniquely wonderful pairing with our Chicago wedding band.
Greek Wedding Songs – Bouzouki Dinner Music at Greek American Wedding
Here’s some quick iphone footage of a Greek-American wedding reception at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago (2017!). Greek wedding songs add such a special feel to a Greek wedding reception, especially when they’re played as background, with bouzouki dinner music. Greek wedding celebrations are steeped in tradition from start to finish, and bouzouki is the signature instrument necessary to create that Greek wedding sound. Greek wedding music is some of our absolute favorite music to play, and this song Emeis Oi Trees Ston Kafene is so much fun – opa!!
Gospel Choir Songs – Acapella Gospel Singers – Praise Music for Wedding Ceremonies
Hey everyone! Meet the Sarlas Gospel Singers! These talented vocalists create exciting praise music for wedding ceremonies and celebrations. We recorded this back in February, just before that big COVID asteroid fell from the sky. The room was full of happiness and joy, as you can easily see how much these gospel vocalists absolutely love singing together. And those harmonies — OMG goosebumps all around.
If you’re daydreaming about your 2022 wedding (and it’s a perfect time to do that, BTW), start thinking about the things you can do to personalize your celebration. Imagine the impact of having a vocal ensemble like this one sing the music as you walk down the aisle (processional). Or, music as you exit the ceremony (recessional). Then, imagine what it would be like if these vocalists were randomly mixed in with your guests, and did a surprise pop up at the end of the ceremony, coming together to sing and catapult your celebration into cocktail hour. Lots of possibilities here! Goosebumps guaranteed.
Songs you’ll find in this video:
Praise Him – Joe Douglas & Spirit of Praise
Oh Happy Day – Edwin Hawkins
Power Belongs To God – Hezekiah Walker
More Than Anything – Lamar Campbell
The ensemble is led by vocalist Tim Johnson.
String Quartet Sheet Music – Hallelujah – Jeff Buckley – Beautiful Arrangement
Artistrings string quartet performs Hallelujah/Jeff Buckley. We hope you enjoy this beautiful arrangement by Benton Wedge. Friends who are getting married, this is perfect inspiration music for walking down the aisle. If you stick around through the end of the video, you’ll see our behind the scenes discussion between arranger and cellist. What actually is a good transition time to get from pizzicato (plucked) to arco (with the bow)? Get the answer to this burning question right here 🙂 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for original string quartet arrangements, wedding ceremony music tips, wedding reception music tips, and violin and cello covers of popular songs.
This Hallelujah arrangement (string quartet sheet music) is available here. If you like what you see & hear, please give us a like!
Katherine Hughes, violin
Carol Kalvonjian – violin
Benton Wedge, viola & arrangement
Matthew Agnew – cello