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Elegant Music Summary of Service Video Sampler and Play List
Please watch the above summary of service video.
Then, contact Eric Zimmermann to receive a free consultation and quote: 323-270-3650
I look forward to hearing your ideas :-)
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 323-270-3650
Cilicia was an Armenian state dating back to the 12th Century. Read more about the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia.
There are many reasons to have a party; many reasons to be thankful. A special event provides a time and a place for guests to interact. Holidays and special occasions are anticipated as opportunities to get together. People need people, and bringing people together is well worth the effort of throwing a party or even a concert.
Much like race horses who love to run, artists need to exercise their creative muscles and perform.
Over the years of performing for events throughout Southern California Sheila and I have worked with many very talented artists. It’s hardly “work.” In bringing artists and people together and creating events, we have observed that “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” and the effect created is huge!
On June 28, 2020 Sheila and I decided it was high time to perform again so we made arrangements to throw a concert on our front lawn and invite the neighborhood. At this event everyone had fun and conducted themselves responsibly maintaining a safe environment and no one got sick.
See: Elegant Music Summer Concert June 28, 2020.
The above event demonstrated that good things happen when artists get together. So, I thought…
On the success of this summer event I made arrangements for another outdoor concert, this time at Faith Lutheran Church in Tujunga on Sunday September 20, 2020.
I can go on and on about this event. Please see the program of what we played shown below; more will be revealed in future posts.
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Elegant Music 626-797-1795
Host of Wedding and Event Podcast
PS: Please enjoy the above video. Here is the program of what we played:
Sunday September 20, 2020
Faith Lutheran Church 7749 Apperson St, Tujunga, CA 91042
Performers:
Sheila Zimmermann, Flute – Sarah Biagini, Violin – Cathy Biagini, Cello – Eric Zimmermann, Piano – Brad Dutz, Percussion – Oscar Rospode, Accordion – Sisu Raiken, Soprano – Artur Hakobyan, Tenor
Somewhere/Tonight from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein
Reflection from Disney’s Mulan
Matthew Wilder and David Zippel
Unchained Melody
Alex North and Hy Zaret
Game of Thrones Main Theme
Ramin Djawadi
Something Sacred #1 (Hymns I like):
Faith & Truth & Life Bestowing
What Wondrous Love
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
O Blessed Spring
Let Me Be Thine Forever
Tico Tico
Zequinha de Abreu
Six Feet Away
E. Zimmermann
Habanera from Carmen
Georges Bizet, Sisu Raiken
Cilicia
Traditional Armenian Song, Artur Hakobyan
The Prayer,
Carole Bayer Sager, David Foster, Cory Hart, Toney Renis (Sisu & Artur)
Encore – Con Te Partiro
Francisco Sartori, Frank Peterson, Lucio Quarantotto (Sisu & Artur)
There will be more video from this concert in up coming posts :-)
Hello. My name is Eric Zimmermann. I am a DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist and Bandleader.
Leonard Bernstein is quoted as saying that
“There is an infinite variety of music…”
For me this makes planning music for a wedding, party or special event quite an adventure!
Here is a brief summary of Elegant Music services:
Elegant Music started in 1990 with my wife Sheila and I playing Flute and Piano music in some of the most beautiful locations throughout Southern California.Since then we have grown to include a variety of ensembles and DJ Dance Music for weddings and parties.
Here is a quick summary of Elegant Music services:
Writing quartet arrangements of popular motion picture themes and contemporary music has contributed to this ensemble having a large and interesting repertoire. Here is a link to a page on the Elegant Music website that includes a video “Reflection” from Disney’s Mulan and a contemporary music song list for Quartet.
See: Alternative Music for Quartet
Portable keyboard and amplification available for outdoor locations.
Here is a link to the Elegant Music Jazz Trio. This group plays traditional Swing and Latin Music as well as Covers of Contemporary Music. In addition to music for cocktail parties this ensemble plays ballroom dance music suited for Wine Dinners and Dinner Dances and Wedding Receptions.
See: Elegant Music Jazz Trio Video Sampler
Each part of a celebration can have its own music. In addition to high quality live music performance Elegant Music provides DJ Dance Music and Professional Announcing for parties and wedding receptions.
Please see: DJ Dance Floor Surround Sound Video
Yes. There is an infinite variety of music available to you and it is a lot of fun to explore the possibilities!
I look forward to speaking with you about music you like :-)
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 626-797-1795
Each part of this wedding was beautiful thanks to the creative vision of Linda and Thomas. They had really good ideas. It was a pleasure to work with them planning music for their celebration. Sincerely, Sheila and Eric Zimmermann Elegant Music 626-797-1795.
We can’t help but be inspired by couples planning their special day. Some of the coolest music we play were once requests. Linda chose the Elegant Music Quartet to perform during the wedding ceremony.
See: Choosing Wedding Ceremony Music
I wrote 3 new arrangements that our quartet now performs: Lava Song, Say Something, Love Me Like You Do.
See: Composing and Arranging for Quartet
Officiant Groom with Parents
Music: Somewhere Over The Rainbow/Simple Gifts
3 Bridesmaids with 4 Groomsmen
Music: Marry Me, Train
2 Flower Girls Additional kids
1 Ring Bearer
Music: Lava Song
Travel Music
Music: Say Something, Axel & King
Bride with Parents
Music: Thousand Years, C. Perri
Wine Ceremony
Music: Love Me Like You Do, E. Goulding
Recessional
Music: Starwars IV A New Hope, J, Williams
The Elegant Music Jazz Trio performed cocktail hour music after the wedding ceremony. Linda had the idea of a jazz version of the theme from Game of Thrones. I had already written an arrangement of this television theme for the Elegant Music Quartet but I hadn’t thought of it for Jazz Trio. Well, it sounded cool and guests recognizing it commented that they liked it. Another song we performed that was well received was a Jazz Version of Beethoven’s Fur Elise.
Family and friends had fun contributing to the festivities. There were speeches and meaningful toasts. There were even a number of guests who performed. I don’t know whose idea it was to do a “lip singing contest” but it was funny and wildly entertaining!
After dinner, toasts and performances “Shut Up and Dance” kicked off the dance set. Here are some other songs that dancers enjoyed:
Shake It Off Taylor Swift
Watch Me (Whip / Nae Nae) Silento
Blurred Lines (feat. T.I. & Pharrell) Robin Thicke
Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)
Smooth Carlos Santana
We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris) Rihanna
Titanium – David Guetta
Great food. Great location. I enjoyed working with Falkner Winery coordinator Krissy Komlenic. She was nice, professional and made everything easy.
Congratulations Linda and Thomas!
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Elegant Music 323-270-3650
Host of Wedding and Event Podcast