I am available to sing at weddings, funerals and events in Worcestershire, Herefordshire Shropshire, Staffordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire and further afield. To discuss booking me for your event, please do not hesitate to get in touch via the CONTACT page.
Weddings
Testimonials
“Erika singing at our church ceremony made it so extra special. Her voice is stunning, she looked beautiful, and it was a pleasure to have her as part of our most important day.”
Mr and Mrs Lee
“We wanted something different at our Country House wedding and Erika found the most beautiful folk song for us. She sang during the signing of the register accompanied by guitar and it was just perfect.”
Mr and Mrs Smales
“Music is very important to us and we wanted it to feature in a big way during our wedding ceremony. Erika sang accompanied by a choir and pianist during the signing of our register, it was extremely moving. ”
Mr and Mrs Fishleigh
Your wedding…
Your wedding day is one of the most important and special days of your lives.
You’ve booked the perfect venue, the most beautiful flowers, you’ve planned your ceremony, chosen your vows and readings. Now let me help you with the music.
A trained classical soprano I can tailor music choices to your taste and requirements; whether you’re having a church ceremony or a civil service.
I am available to sing in Worcestershire, Herefordshire Shropshire, Staffordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire and further afield.
Wedding ceremony packages:
Here are a selection of packages available for your special day:
Ruby
One or two songs during the signing of the register.
Emerald
A song or selection of songs at different points throughout your ceremony:
For example I could sing before the ceremony, entrance of the bridesmaids, entrance of the bride, a sung hymn, in between readings, during the signing of the register and as you leave as Mr. and Mrs.
Diamond
20 minutes of music as guests arrive into the church or venue.
A special song or aria upon the arrival of the bride.
One or two songs during the signing of the register.
Equipment and Accompaniment
As a trained classical soprano, I do not require a microphone when performing. I am happy to tailor accompaniment to suit your event. I can provide a pianist/organist/harpist at extra cost. I am very happy to sing with backing tracks, but would require you/your venue to provide a sound system.
Please get in touch directly with me via the contact form to discuss your wedding further.
Repertoire suggestions:
RELIGIOUS
Abide With Me (traditional hymn)
Amazing Grace (traditional)
Bach/Gounoud: Ave Maria
Faure: Pie Jesu
Franck: Panis Angelicus
Lloyd-Webber: Pie Jesu
Mascagni: Ave Maria/ Sancta Maria (from Cavellaria et Rusticana)
Mozart: Laudate Dominum
Schubert: Ave Maria
Verdi: La Vergine degli Angeli (La Forza del Destino)
Verdi: Ave Maria (Otello)
POPULAR CROSSOVER REPERTOIRE
At last (Etta James)
Hallelujah (Jeff Buckley)
My heart will go on
Nella Fantasia
Nightingale sang in Berkley Square
O sole mio
Songbird
Time to say goodbye / Con the partirò
You Raise Me Up
OPERA AND MUSICAL THEATRE REPERTOIRE
Harold Arlen: Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz)
Bizet: Habanera (Carmen)
Bizet: Les Tringles (Carmen)
Gershwin: Summertime (Porgy and Bess)
Handel: Lascia ch’io pianga (Rinaldo)
Handel: Ombra mai fu (Serse)
Loewe: I could have danced all night (My fair lady)
Lloyd Webber: Memory (Cats)
Lloyd Webber: Pure Imagination (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
Mascagni: Ave Maria/ Sancta Maria (from Cavellaria et Rusticana)
Mozart: Ah I feel [Ach ich Fühl’s] (The Magic Flute)
Mozart: Deh Vieni non Tardar (The Marriage of Figaro)
Mozart: Porgi Amour (The Marriage of Figaro)
Puccini: Nessun Dorma (Turandot)
Puccini: O mio babbino caro (Gianni Schicci)
Puccini: Vissi d’arte (Tosca)
Puccini: Quando m’en vo (La Boheme)
Puccini: Un bel di (Madame Butterfly)
Rodgers: You’ll never walk alone (Carousel)
Claud-Michel Schönberg: I Dreamed A Dream (Les Miserables)
Sullivan: Poor Wand’ring One (Pirates of Penzance)
Verdi: Ave Maria (Otello)
TRADITIONAL FOLK SONGS
Blow the wind southerly
Last rose of summer
O Waly, Waly
The Salley Gardens
LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS
Jerusalem
Rule Britannia
God Save The Queen
Land of Hope And Glory
I Vow To Thee My Country