Music to complement your day
We are the Baron-Rose Duo, whose aim is to provide you with beautiful marimba music for your wedding and create an unforgettable atmosphere. We believe that the romantic and gentle tone of the modern classical marimba places it alongside the harp or string quartet as an instrument of magical wedding music. If your wedding is approaching, and you are looking for something different for your wedding day music, look no further.
As a duo, we have years of experience playing together since meeting as students. The inspiration behind MarimbaWeddings was a request from a bride for the theme from 'True Romance' at her wedding in 2008. One player could not do the item justice, so we arranged it for two players and also began exploring other duet material. Encouraged by glowing feedback, we realised that the marimba had untold potential as an instrument of wedding music; and we have been developing our repertoire and performing at weddings ever since.
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As well as playing at weddings all over the UK, we have had interest from the USA, when we were hired to provide studio recordings of our work which were played on CD at the wedding. On another occasion our original arrangements were purchased as sheet music for an American marimba duo to play. We have also performed at a wedding in the south of France. So, wherever you are in the world, we can help provide music for your wedding.Â
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"Nothing compares to how your music makes a wedding..."
Before the ceremony
Music as your guests arrive and settle in.
The ceremony
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Music for the entrance, signing of the register and the end of the ceremony.
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Reception & breakfast
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Relaxed live music for drinks receptions and wedding breakfasts.
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We are happy to discuss your plans, repertoire choices and requests, and to tailor the music to the different parts of your wedding day. Something elegant and timeless for ceremony entrance? Hans Zimmer's theme from True Romance, 'You're So Cool', perhaps. Or for more of a characterful statement, maybe you would like the 'Imperial March' from Star Wars? Talk to us, and let our decades of experience of playing at weddings work alongside your ideas to create the soundscape for your dream day. We can make it happen.
For any enquiries, contact us.
Listen
Click on the links below to hear samples of some of our music. Alternatively, visit our SoundCloud stream to hear a bigger sample: soundcloud.com/marimba-weddings
Our repertoire
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A selection of our favourites are below. However, this is your music! Please do enquire if your favourites are not listed as we may have them arranged for marimba already. We also consider special requests of new repertoire; just contact us to ask.
Classical
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J. S. Bach - Prelude No. 1 in C Major, Prelude (from 'Cello Suite in G Major'), Air on a G-StringÂ
Beethoven - Ode To JoyÂ
Clarke -Â The Prince of Denmark March
Debussy -Â Clair de LuneÂ
Delibes - The Flower DuetÂ
Elgar - NimrodÂ
Fauré - PavaneÂ
Grieg - Anitra's DanceÂ
Handel -Â Arrival of the Queen of ShebaÂ
Holst - JupiterÂ
Mascagni - Intermezzo (from 'Cavalleria Rusticana')Â
Mendelssohn -Â The Wedding MarchÂ
Mozart -Â Marriage of Figaro OvertureÂ
Pachelbel -Â Canon in DÂ
Saint-Saëns - The SwanÂ
Wagner - The Bridal ChorusÂ
Pop
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Hans Zimmer - 'True Romance' theme (a.k.a. You're So Cool)Â
Seal - Kiss From A RoseÂ
Beach Boys - God Only KnowsÂ
The Beatles -Â All You Need Is Love, In My Life, Across The Universe, Something, Here Comes The Sun
Madness - It Must Be LoveÂ
Keane/Lily Allen - Somewhere Only We KnowÂ
Stevie Wonder - Isn't She LovelyÂ
Jackson 5 - I'll Be ThereÂ
Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In LoveÂ
John Legend - All Of MeÂ
John Williams - E.T. Flying Theme, 'Imperial March' (Star Wars)Â
Ben E. King - Stand By MeÂ
Wet Wet Wet - Love Is All AroundÂ
Eric Clapton - Wonderful TonightÂ
Toto - AfricaÂ
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Testimonials
“How lucky the Marrazza family felt finding Nick and Anthony [Michael's deputy] to perform at our son's "wedding eve toast" this past June, 2018. Being on two different sides of the "pond", most of our "talks" were done via email. Nick was so gracious to respond so effectively and kindly to our request to "tailor-fit" our musical tastes to top "Broadway/musical theater/jazz" favorites! We felt this warm jazz repertoire would add the correct amount of "pixie dust" to our event on the outdoor rooftop terrace! The event went beautifully - and so many of our guests were amazed at not only their talent, but how much the music added to our "evening of love". We recommend Nick and Anthony with 10+ stars!"
Regina and Frank Marrazza, June 2018
"Just a quick note of thanks for your services on Friday. You guys were great to work with throughout and the sound of the marimbas in the house was just perfect - many of the guests commented as much"
Nick & Steph, August 2014
“Nick and Michael played during our wedding ceremony and reception in the South of France. Not only did they make all arrangements to meet us abroad and were very professional in the preparations, but their music was truly beautiful and added the very special magic to our wedding. I could not imagine it without. Thank you so much!"
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Anne-Sophie & Martin, July 2017
"Just wanted to say a big thank you for making our wedding day so special -Â we have received so many compliments about you both and I think you relaxed many nerves! Thank you so much"
Regina and Frank Marrazza, June 2018
Saranne & Geoff, May 2013
“Nothing compares to the way your music makes a wedding.... not to us anyway! When we first heard you guys at the casino wedding fayre it really touched us and we thought we would never be able to have you playing at our wedding - and it proved very difficult to be pleased with anything else to replace you as the fact was we wanted you at our wedding. But, it turned out my mother and father had booked you as a surprise! You both did an amazing job and touched everybody with your music."
Regina and Frank Marrazza, June 2018
Mr & Mrs D Cooper, March 2013
"We arranged for Nick and Mike to play before, during and after our wedding service. They were very accommodating with our repertoire choices and were fantastic on the day. We couldn't have asked for better music and all our guests felt the same!"
Adriana & Liam, February 2013