The Wedding Players

• Brian Fredricks - First violin
• Emily Ahlenius - Second violin
• Brandon Holmes - Viola
• Kaitlin Burton - Cello

"The Wedding Players did an amazing job at our outdoor wedding ceremony. They were extremely professional. Brian was absolutely fantastic to work with from day one. As I walked down the aisle - Wow - the trio did an amazing job with my song...I had to hide back tears because the music was so moving as I walked down the aisle. I would highly recommend The Wedding Players for your special day!"

-Jennifer Brace (bride in November 2011)


"I could not believe when I found The Wedding Players during my search for musicians
for our ceremony at Serenbe. I had done A LOT of research, and their prices were
much less (more than half!) of what other muscians were charging for the same type
of package. They had a great selection of music, and promptly sent me out a c.d.
to help me decide on my songs. Brian was extrememly helpful, and always very quick
to get back to me when I had questions. The music was beautiful at the ceremony, I
received many compliments from my guests. Overall The Wedding Players were the
best pick for me and I am so happy that I found them!"

-Corinne Temple (bride in May 2011)

Affordable Packages Available

$649 "String Quartet" for 2 violins, a viola, and a cello to play a maximum half an hour of prelude before the ceremony begins, the processional, ceremony, recessional, and a short postlude as guests are exiting

$549 "String Trio" for 2 violins and a cello to play a maximum half an hour of prelude before the ceremony begins, the processional, ceremony, recessional, and a short postlude as guests are exiting

$399 "Violin and Cello" for a duet to play a maximum half an hour of prelude before the ceremony begins, the processional, ceremony, recessional, and a short postlude as guests are exiting

$199 "Solo Violin" for a violin to play a maximum half an hour of prelude before the ceremony begins, the processional, ceremony, recessional, and a short postlude as guests are exiting

Sincerely,
Brian Fredricks
First Violin

About us:

Beginning at age 13, Mr. Fredricks (first violinist) was the concertmaster of the Macland Presbyterian Church Orchestra in Powder Springs, Georgia, played in the 2006 and 2009 Georgia Music Educators Association conventions in Savannah, Georgia, and in 2007 was invited to perform at the Orchestras of America National Concert Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was one of the founding members of the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra, the largest youth orchestra program in the southeast. He formed The Wedding Players, which performed at the 2010 College Orchestra Director's Association National Conference. In January 2011, The Wedding Players performed at the Central Conservatory in Beijing, China as well as in Xian, China with the Kennesaw State University Symphony Orchestra.

In April, 2011, The Wedding Players participated in a master class with Eight Blackbird, a premier contemporary string quartet which has won two Grammy Awards. They discussed newly composed works with the Atlanta Chamber Players, one of the most critically acclaimed chamber groups in the southeast and containing mostly players from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Also, with the Kennesaw State University Symphony Orchestra, the group has collaborated with violinist Peter Zazofsky and Joseph Lin, who is the first violinist of the Julliard String Quartet, several guest soloists from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Charles Neidich, Professor of Clarinet at Juilliard, and Albert Laszlo, Professor of Bass at Juilliard.

• Bridal Chorus (traditional wedding march) - Wagner
• Wedding March (traditional exit music) - Mendelssohn
• Canon in D - Pachelbel
• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
• Ratatouille theme song - Michael Giacchino
• Sweet Home Alabama - Lynryd Skynyrd
• Charlie Brown theme song - Vince Guaraldi
• Saffron's Wedding Dance - Bedlam Bards
• Sleepers Awake - Bach
• There is Love - Peter, Paul, and Mary
• Sunday Kinda Love - Etta James
• Orange Colored Sky - Nat King Cole
• Trumpet Tune - Purcell
• Ave Maria - Schubert
• Ode to Joy - Beethoven
• Rondeau - Mouret
• La Rejouissance from "Royal Fireworks" - Handel
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• The Wedding Players did an absolutely beautiful job for my wedding. In addition to being extraordinarily talented, they are professional, accommodating, and friendly. I could not have asked for a lovelier performance. I would HIGHLY recommend The Wedding Players to anyone!! You will not be disappointed!! -- Emma C, Atlanta, GA, 11/5/2011
• The Wedding Players performed at our outdoor ceremony and we are very satisfied. Brian (the contact person) called me a few days before the wedding to touch base and ask final questions and that was all they needed. They were something we didn't have to deal with, which is what brides and grooms need on their wedding day. I would recommend them to any of our friends and family. -- Jessica S, Montgomery, AL, 3/31/2012

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