Mark is an accomplished and gifted Pianist, Organist and Keyboard Player, with years of experience at every level in the business. Trained in Classical and Contemporary musical styles, from his early teens.

He began playing the piano at the age of 6 and was working as a professional musician 10 years later. He studied the Organ in Bristol with renowned organist Garth Benson at St Mary Redcliffe Church, where he learned his skills as a church organist. He also studied the piano to grade 8 during this time and then moved to Cheltenham to study music at St Pauls College, where he held the post of college organist for 2 years.

Mark is now a well qualified, leading Wedding and Event musician performing all over the UK playing in churches and civic venues for Wedding Ceremonies and Breakfasts. He plays for all types of events, Drinks Receptions, Summer and Christmas Balls, Birthday and Anniversary parties, House Parties etc. All styles of music are covered, from Classical to Jazz, Bollywood, Pop and Rock.

Regular wedding venues include Hengrave Hall, Bury St Edmunds; Westminster College, Cambridge, and New Walk Museum in Leicester - where he specialises in playing Bollywood Love Themes.

On a practical level, Mark offers the option of taking his portable digital classical organ and piano into church to enhance or replace the resident organ. This valuable option is especially used in small village churches where the organ is not suitable for playing the requested music, or no servicable organ is available. This means that any requested music, in any style, can be performed in any church or civic venue - bringing a fantastic cathedral organ experience to your wedding ceremony in grand style. Please see the following review from September 2021 as a testament to this option.

Mark was fantastic, spent a lot of time in advance of the wedding helping us decide song choices and ordering, right through to the ceremony itself where the music was simply incredible. I’d always dreamed of having an organ in the church and Mark enabled us to achieve exactly that. He played a mix of classic and more modern songs which gave the perfect balance. Mark then stayed and played the piano in our wedding breakfast, this was a fantastic set where lots of guests commented on the wonderful songs he played. Mark was fantastic, a true professional and would highly recommend.
Katie & Tom (Wedding) 10/10

So whether you require traditional wedding music, or something more modern - or even a combination of both, he is the perfect choice to play for your wedding. Working closely with you, giving you lots of help and advice when required, giving that vital bespoke musical service!

With many years of experience behind him. Mark will guarantee that the music is perfectly tailored for your special day.

Finally, his friendly style, enthusiasm and flexibility, and outstanding musicianship has earned him much respect from friends and clients everywhere.

Brides have walked down the aisle to - ‘Arrival of the Queen of Sheba' (Organ) 'Dream Violin' (Strings) 'The Final Countdown' (organ) 'She' (Piano) 'Bridal Chorus' from Lohengrin (Organ) 'I'm Kissing You' - Romeo and Juliet (Organ) 'Canon in D' (Organ and Strings) 'Maestro' theme from the Homecoming (Piano and Strings) 'Endless Love' (Piano) Main theme from 'Jurassic Park' (Keyboard strings) Glasgow Theme (Piano) from the film 'Love Actually' Pehala Nasha (Bollywood Theme) Gabriel’s Oboe (Organ)

Exit music includes - Waltons 'Imperial Coronation March' (Orchestral Keyboard and Organ) Widor 'Toccata' (Organ) Handel's 'Arrival of the Queen of Sheba' (Organ and strings) Queens 'We are the Champions' (Organ) 'Wedding March' (Organ) 'Hornpipe' from Handel's Water Music (Organ) 'All You Need is Love' (Organ) 'Murder She Said' (Organ) J S Bach's 'Toccata and Fugue' (Organ) 'Scotland the Brave' (Organ) 'The Walk of Life' Dire Straits (Keyboard and Organ) 'Follow You, Follow Me' Genesis (Organ) 'Here Comes the Sun' (Piano) 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' (Piano) 'Everything is Awesome' (Piano) Pehli Nazar Mein (Bollywood film - The Race) Trumpet Voluntary (Organ)

OTHER OPTIONS

The Mark Burton Trio a versatile Jazz Trio (with string bass) The perfect option to play for your Drinks Reception or Wedding Breakfast. Options include singer John Moakes who also plays the trumpet - fantastic!

Singer Neil Richardson can also join Mark to form their duo ’Touch of Class’. Using Marks keyboards they sound like a full band and orchestra. All styles of music are covered, Musicals, Swing, Ballads and more!

Opera Singer Karen England from the Opera Babes is also available to add a very special classy operatic touch to your Ceremony or Wedding Breakfast! Please enquire for more details.

Mark looks forward to hearing from you, and playing for you soon!

Please refer to the price guide before making an enquiry. Discounts are available for multiple elements. For example, Ceremony + Drinks Reception or Drinks Reception + Wedding Breakfast. Please ask when making an enquiry!

Modest travel costs will be added over distances of 50 miles from St Ives in Cambridgeshire.