Julie Berman's Violin Ensemble

• Julie Berman - Violin
• Jim Paradies - Trumpet, flugelhorn
• Ryan Hall - Viola
• Jay Shulman - Cello

Among the most experienced wedding ensembles in the Hudson Valley, we have been performing music at weddings for 17 years, at more than 50 venues and more than 30 houses of worship. Our familiarity with so many locations will set your mind at ease, knowing that you can trust us to arrive and set up on time with no problems. We will make it easy on you!

Our music will add romance to your Hudson Valley ceremony, cocktail hour, or both. Julie will personally help you choose your favorite music. For example, enter to the Pachelbel Canon in D, and exit to the Trumpet Voluntary played joyfully by trumpet and strings. Or browse Julie's extensive lists of other classical pieces. You don't need to choose all the music; we are the experts, leave it to us! At your cocktail hour, enjoy a mix of classical plus contemporary selections such as All You Need Is Love, From This Moment On, Someone To Watch Over Me, Oh Pretty Woman.

Other instruments available: harp, guitar, flute, or piano.

Prices range from $200 for solo violin for one hour, on up.
Prices vary according to solo, duo, trio, or quartet, number of hours, and travel distance. Our prices are competitive within today's market, based on our professionalism and experience.

If we are already booked, we will gladly recommend other local musicians at no additional charge to anyone.

Have fun planning your wedding!

• Canon in D - Pachelbel
• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
• Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke
• Air in G - Bach
• Scheherazade - Rimsky-Korsakov
• Meditation from Thais - Massenet
• Four Seasons - Vivaldi
• Bridal Chorus - Wagner
• Trumpet Tune - Purcell
• Humoresque - Dvorak
• Someone To Watch Over Me - Gershwin
• Grace - Secret Garden
• What a Wonderful World
• At Last - Etta James
• Feels So Good - Chuck Mangione
• Pavane - Faure
• Grace - Lovland
• Sway - Dean Martin
• Till There Was You
• Unchained Melody
• The Wind Beneath My Wings
• Bless The Broken Road
• Salut D'Amour "Love's Greeting" - Elgar
• Ave Verum Corpus - Mozart
• Largo from Winter - Vivaldi
• La Rejouissance - Handel
• Panis Angelicus - Franck
• Rondeau - Mouret
• Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Mozart
• Ave Maria - Schubert
• Hornpipe from Water Music - Handel
• Festive Trumpet - Stanley
• Oh, Pretty Woman - Orbison
• The Swan - Saint-Saens
• When I'm 64 - Beatles
• All You Need Is Love - Beatles
• Viva La Vida - Coldplay
• Music of The Night from Phantom - Lloyd Webber
• Here Comes the Sun - Beatles
• Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis
• Ashokan Farewell - Ungar
• Carolan's Dream - Irish fiddle tune
• Gabriel's Oboe - Morricone
• Sunrise, Sunset - from Fiddler on the Roof
• One Hand, One Heart - from West Side Story
• The Prayer - Bayer Sager
• I Dreamed a Dream from Les Mis - Lloyd Webber
• Somewhere Out There
• Moon River - Mancini
• Yellow - Coldplay

Banquets, Birthday Parties, Bridal Showers, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Cocktail Parties, Commitment Ceremonies, Concerts, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Events, Holiday Parties, Private Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Retirement Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours...and more.

• Julie's violin and trumpet duo was one of a kind! It was perfect for our church wedding ceremony. It really made the ceremony very unique and unforgettable. She did a wonderful job and I would recommend the duo for any wedding ceremony or special gathering! Christina 8/13/11 -- Christina W, Rhinebeck, NY, 8/13/2011
• We had a beautiful, intimate ceremony at which Julie (accompanied by a cellist) played. It was wonderful to pull up to the chapel and hear them inside already playing for our guests. We also had Julie play at our reception/dinner. It was so elegant having her beautiful music in the background. She was so professional and extremely nice. At one point, she even let my son play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star for me on her violin. I would definately recommend Julie to anyone. It was definately a special touch that made our day that much more perfect! -- Danielle E, Wappingers Falls, NY, 7/2/2011
• we hired julie bermans violin ensemble to play at our daughters wedding for the ceremony and the cocktail hour both of which were outside, to say they were outstanding would be an understatement. the music was fantastic it was everything i had hoped it would be and more i would recommend them anytime. -- Nancy D, Slate Hill, NY, 6/18/2011
• The Julie Berman ensemble (duo) played at my wedding last weekend and I couldn't have been happier. She was easy to work with from the first contact. I live in Chicago so it was important for me to be able to plan the wedding from a distance. We were able to make all the arrangements over the phone and through email and everything went smoothly. Julie was accommodating to all of my requests throughout the process, arrived on time and played beautiful music for my ceremony. Based on the ensemble's experience and professionalism, I would highly recommend them to other clients. -- Julia O, Wappingers Falls, NY, 3/26/2011
• She was wonderful -- Michael C, Rhinecliff, NY, 12/17/2010
• Julie and the other 2 musicians did an amazing job at our ceremony. They were dresses proffesionally and showed up a half hour before they were to begin playing. There was not a request we made that she could not meet! Everything was exactly the way we imagined it would be and we could not have asked for anything better. Through the whole process she was helpful, she sent along lots of choices of music for us to pick from. During the actual ceremony the music was wonderful, and it brought the perfect touch to the day! Thanks Julie! -- Krystal B, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12/18/2009
• I simply can't find words to express how pleased my wife and I were with the music Julie provided for our December wedding. Our ceremony was small, and with a modest budget we were concerned we'd have to compromise our vision of the ideal music. Then we found Julie. Working within our budgetary restrictions, Julie arranged a splendid string duet, and they created an enchanting atmosphere for every moment from processional to reception. Julie was extremely accommodating of our specific requests, and she took our few suggestions and used them to build a song list that reflected a great deal of care for and attention to the ambiance we were seeking to create. -- Brian H, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12/11/2009
• JULIE WAS FANTASTIC. SHE SET THE MOOD AND PLAYED BEAUTIFULLY. WE REALLY ENJOYED IT AS DID OUR QUEST. THANK YOU -- Michele M, Wedding, NY, 6/28/2009

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