Don Sanni

DON ALSO HAS A SET OF HOLIDAY MUSIC FOR HOLIDAY PARTIES, MUSIC IS LISTED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SONG LIST.

Guitarist Don Sanni performs a wide range of solo, instrumental guitar music especially suited to create an intimate, relaxed atmosphere for wedding ceremonies, receptions, restaurants, parties, and concert settings. Mr. Sanni's repertoire starts with the renaissance and baroque lute music of Purcell and Bach, which he beautifully performs on a steel string guitar. If you are planning a renaissance wedding or party, Don can create this unique atmosphere, he even has period garb. Also in his repertoire are the classical styles of Sor and Guiliani. This music is what most people think of as "classical" guitar, with a lot of it having a romantic, Spanish flavor. It's fun and light and it works well as background music for receptions and the like. Don also performs guitar arrangements of pop tunes by artists such as the Beatles, Eric Clapton, and Steely Dan, among others. This material always goes over very well, and is a great contrast to the earlier music. One unique style of guitar that Don performs is Celtic music. This is ancient music from the British Isles, which was made popular through the show Riverdance and the movies Braveheart and Titanic. This music sounds fantastic on the guitar, and is definitely not something you hear everyday. If your having a special event why not special music? If a lighter mood is needed Don can also play some pickin' and grinnin' guitar, such as blues, ragtime, or a T.V. theme or two, as well as Christmas music for holiday parties. If your not sure on how to go about planning your wedding music, Don can guide you through it, or give musical suggestions. To sum it up simply, the music is smooth and relaxing. If this sounds good to you then listen to the audio clips, since the music will be the final, deciding factor.

Mr. Sanni is a graduate of The New England Conservatory, with a degree in guitar performance. He was the winner of an international guitar competition, which led to a sponsorship through the Kramer guitar company. Don's playing and composing have been praised in "Guitar" magazine and he has written lessons for the Mel Bay Publication website, the largest publisher of guitar music in the world. Being that he is a full time, professional musician with over twenty years of performing experience, you can be sure of a quality performance. When not performing Don works as a guitar instructor in Nashua, NH where he teaches upwards of 50 students a week.

• Cannon in D - Pachelbel
• Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S Bach
• Bouree - lute suite #1 - J.S. Bach
• Allamande - lute suite #1 - J.S. Bach
• Gavotte - lute suite #3 - J.S. Bach
• Prelude in G - 1st Cello Suite - J.S. Bach
• Air on a G String - J.S. Bach
• Prelude in Dminor - J.S. Bach
• Greensleeves - Anonymous
• Ave Maria - Schubert
• Aria - Henry Purcell
• Romanza - Anonymous
• Concerto in D - Largo - Vivaldi
• Air - Handel
• Sogno d'or - Puccini
• Dozens of light classical guitar pieces - Sor, Carcassi, Guiliani, etc.
• Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
• Yellow - Coldplay
• How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You - James Taylor
• Your Smiling Face - James Taylor
• Shower The People - James Taylor
• Yesterday - Beatles
• When I'm 64 - Beatles
• My Life - Beatles
• For No One - Beatles
• Norwegian Wood - Beatles
• Here Comes the Sun - Beatles
• And I love Her - Beatles
• Follow Me - Paul McCartney
• Grow Old With Me - John Lennon
• Grow Old With Me - from The Wedding Singer
• Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis
• I'll Be There - Jackson 5
• Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
• For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
• Josie - Steely Dan
• Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
• Layla (outro) - Eric Clapton
• Songbird - Fleetwood Mac
• Stand By Me - Ben E. King
• The Briar and the Rose - Tom Waits
• The Rose - Bet Midler
• Daisy Jane - America
• Little Martha - Alman Brothers
• Mood For A Day - Yes/Steve Howe
• Classical Gas - Mason Williams
• Close To You - The Carpenters
• A Moment Like This - Kelly Clarkson
• It's Your Love - Tim McGraw
• Bless The Broken Road - Rascal Flatts
• Linus and Lucy - from Charlie Brown
• When You Wish Upon A Star - Walt Disney Theme
• All I Ask Of You - from Beauty and the Beast
• Somewhere Over The Rainbow - from the Wizard of Oz
• If I Only Had a Brain - from The Wizard of Oz
• The Entertainer - Scott Joplin
• What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
• Edelweiss - Rodgers
• Somewhere In Time - Movie Theme
• The Princess Bride - Movie Theme
• Amazing Grace - Traditional
• Water is Wide - Traditional
• Ode to Joy - Traditional
• Erev Shel Shoshanim - Trad. Jewish
• Banks of the Bann - Traditional English
• The Month of January - Celtic
• Shamrock Shore - Celtic
• Seperation of Soul and Body - Celtic
• Citi na gComman - Celtic
• Mug of Brown Ale - Celtic
• Road to Kerrigouarch - Celtic
• What's Keeping My True Love... - Celtic
• Morrison's Jig - Celtic
• French Schottische - Celtic
• Handsome Young Maidens - Celtic
• Paddy Fahey's Reel - Celtic
• Theme from Last of the Mohicans - Celtic
• Dozens of contemporary instrumentals
• DECK THE HALLS
• WHAT CHILD IS THIS
• AULD LANG SINE
• JOY TO THE WORLD
• GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN
• SILENT NIGHT
• JINGLE BELLS
• RUDOLF THE RED NOSED REINDEER
• WE WISH YOU A MERRY X-MAS
• ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH
• AWAY IN THE MANGER
• THE FIRST NOEL
• COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
• LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Banquets, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• Don was fantastic! He was very professional and easy to work with. He accomodated all our requests and even learned a song for us. Many of our wedding guests commented on how beautiful the music was. Don's rendition of Vivaldi's Guitar Concerto, Bach's Jesu Joy, and Handel's Air from Water Music brought tears to many people's eyes (including ours!). We highly recommend Don for anyone who wants gorgeous classical music to accompany their special day. Don, thank you so much!!!!!! -- Sonya K, Walpole, ME, 9/2/2007
• A consummate professional from day one, Don provided great ideas and prompt communication. He arrived early for our wedding even though it was a 2-hour drive, and required no assistance whatsoever, which allowed us to focus our attention elsewhere. And our guests are still telling us how much they enjoyed the music! Perhaps most importantly, Don took a sincere interest in our day and when he was getting ready to head home we felt like we were saying goodbye to one of our guests and were sad to see him leave. Don is a complete professional, superb musician, and kind person who we enthusiastically and without hesitation recommend to anyone considering his services. -- Sarah T, Lyman, NH, 9/27/2008
• Don was amazing! I wanted a specific song for my bridal procession and he took the time to learn it perfectly. He was very professional at the wedding, but perhaps more importantly he was always very prompt and helpful in all our communications prior to the event. That was definitely helpful to a nervous bride :). His song selections during the cocktail hour were wonderful, and many guests complimented his talent. I would recommend him to anyone for any type of event! -- Kristen D, Plymouth, VT, 5/31/2008
• I'm giving Don a 5 only because your scale doesn't go any higher. Don was such a professional and extrememly accommodating to our requests. His talent doesn't even compare to other musicians I've hired or have seen at special events. Several of my guests commented on how great the selection of songs were. Even with how busy he is, Don went out of his way to learn one of my favorite songs so that I could walk down the aisle to it. That meant the world to me. I would absolutely positively recommend Don as the musician for your special event. -- Kate G, East Providence, RI, 6/26/2009
• Don is extraordinary. We LOVE him! he was sweet and accommodating and ridiculously talented. Don was a critical component in making my wedding day a dream come true. Thank you!! -- Dayna F, Ipswich, MA, 8/5/2007
• We were very fortunate to find Don for our wedding ceremony. We had exactly 2 weeks to throw everything together and thought we would have to compromise on a quality musician to accomodate our request. Not true! Don was prompt in his reply and was very professional in his repore but most importantly is a very good musician. We wanted someone who could play classical and contemporary music, it was alot to ask of a musician, but he did both beautifully. We also dumped the burden of song choice on his lap and not only were we very satisfied with his choice of songs but we were very satisfied with his musicianship. In addition, his performance was tireless- he continued to play for the entire three hour period with only a couple of very short breaks. Our wedding DVD confirms the wonderful ambiance Don's performance added to the occasion. Thanks Don for being part of our special day! Oncore! ONCORE! -- James H, Arlington, MA, 3/25/2006
• Don was wonderful!!! Planning my wedding was very stressful up to the last dance, but no worries went to DON, he was early, all set up in two locations (ceremony and cocktail hr) and played amazingly!!! He even performed a special song with my younger sibling, he went way above and beyond...If you are looking for a great professional musician, who is actually affordable, Don is the one for you, THANK YOU SO MUCH DON, the Hicks. -- Tessa H, Windham, NH, 5/16/2009
• Don was fantastic! He was extremely professional, on-time, a good communicator leading up to the event and he exceeded every expectation we had. Don was a gentleman all the way around and we received nothing but raving compliments from our wedding guests about his playing. I strongly recommend Don Sanni. Thank you Don! Brian -- Brian L, Salem, MA, 7/21/2007
• I hired Don for my wedding and, I have to say, I couldn't have been more pleased. Don was early, professional, and his performance was perfect for our event. The venue posed some challenges in terms of set up, and Don had to move his equipment into a couple of different rooms because of what we were doing for the cocktail hour/ceremony/reception, and he handled everything perfectly. It was a special evening and Don was a big part in making that happen. My wife and I were both thrilled with his performance and demeanor throughout the night, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented, professional and personable musician. -- Howard G, Boston, MA, 3/22/2008
• Don was very pleasant and easy to work with. He even invited us to his house to discuss the musical arrangement for our ceremony. He knew exactly what to play once we let him know our preferences. He showed up at the wedding place on time (very early actually) to make sure everything was going to be set up properly. We had our ceremony outside, and our cocktail hour inside, so he wanted to make sure both his PA systems were setup and ready in both locations. Being a musician myself, I felt Don's guitar playing was outstanding and professional. Everyone at our wedding commented on his performance. I recommend Don for any acoustic needs, formal or informal. Thx Don! -- Brett T, Sterling, MA, 10/25/2008
• Don was nothing short of an amazing asset on our wedding day! He played beautiful, perfect music for our wedding ceremony. He was very thorough and attentive during the planning process, and even learned a new tune for me! Our ceremony went perfectly and I'm sure it will be very memorable thanks to Don's contribution. Thank you so much, Don! -- Glencora M, Rindge, NH, 9/14/2008
• We hired Don to play our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. The entire experience with Don, from initial contact to song selection to the big day was a complete pleasure. Don's professionalism is second to none and he is a master of his craft. His musical talent gave our ceremony and cocktail hour such a beautiful, peaceful feeling that put all the guests and even us at ease! If you're looking for a skilled guitarist who knows a dynamic range of styles, is courteous, punctual and all around professional, we highly recommend Don Sanni. Thank you again for everything Don! Mark & Corinne Rowe New Hampshire -- Mark R, Keene, NH, 10/20/2007
• Don was WONDERFUL. He is so talented and accommodating. He transposed and learned from scratch, a piece we wanted for the bride's processional in less than 2 months - far less time than most musicians require. He is professional and clearly takes his music and clients very seriously. I cannot give a higher recommendation, thank you so much Don!! -- Maile T, Boston, MA, 10/3/2009
• Couldn't be better. Don was very accomodating when we were selecting musicians, after we hired him, and on out wedding day. Not only did Don take the time to play some songs over the phone, he invited up to his home to hear his music on person. On the day Don arrived early, and played beautifully. If you're looking for classical guitar, you really don't need to look any further. -- David L, Newport, RI, 8/10/2008

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