5 Ways Live Accordion Can Fit Your Toronto Wedding
By Frank Baggetta
Live accordion does not have to fill the whole wedding day. It can mark one part of the celebration, move among guests during cocktails or become one element in a larger musical plan. Here are five ways to think about it.
1. Welcome guests during the cocktail hour
Because accordion is portable, Frank can move among guests instead of playing from one fixed area. That makes it useful when people are arriving, mingling or moving between rooms.
2. Change instruments as the day changes
Frank performs on accordion and piano. One plan might use piano for a ceremony, accordion during cocktails and an ensemble later in the reception. The right combination depends on the venue and schedule.
3. Include more than one musical tradition
Frank's catalogued repertoire includes Italian, Jewish and Hebrew, French, Polish, Ukrainian, Latin American, Filipino and popular music. Browse the song lists and identify the traditions or people you want represented.
4. Give one moment a live focus
A processional, recessional, entrance, first dance or family request can carry more meaning when performed live. Decide which moment matters most before choosing the song and instrumentation.
5. Plan the practical details with the musician
Ask how much space and setup time the performance needs, whether power or sound equipment is required, and what changes if part of the event is outdoors. Share the schedule early so the music plan fits the venue.
Ask Frank about your wedding
Send Frank the date, venue or area, guest count, schedule and the parts of the day that need music. He can review availability and the performance formats that fit.