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"Mark played during our wedding breakfast on Nov 25th 2016.From first contact Mark was very proactive and tailored his package to meet our needs....he even learnt an ELO song when I mentioned my dad liked the band.He contacted the venue to arrange arrival and set up and contacted us regularly to reassure us that everything was in hand.The music was lovely and created a perfect atmosphere whilst we dined.Thank you Mark."

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"Gareth you are a fantastic organist and accompanist to work with - thank you for your skill and kindness"

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"We just wanted to say a huge thank you for being a part of our wedding day and helping to make is so perfect. So many people were saying you were the best band they’d every heard at a wedding - even the venue themselves had rave reviews, both about your sets and you as people. The music all night was fab and the filled dance floor just shows what an amazing time people were having. We also massively appreciated you taking the time to learn our first dance especially for us - it was beautiful. We will recommend your work far & wide! Thanks, Amy & Jonathan xxx"

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"Sam is a highly competent, reliable and enthusiastic accompanist. He is creatively proactive in his role and has quickly become a great asset to the choir."

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"Amazing comments from Bridal Party Saturday... venue amazing and made even more Stunning by Mark Burton as Pianist. Thank you Mark from all of us at New Walk Museum x"

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
Thank you so much Susan for your comments, it's always a pleasure to work with you all at the Museum, here's to a great 2019 x

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"I would just like to let anyone know who is considering or wanting an organist for their wedding (or any other event) Mark really is the best and in so many ways. He isn't money orientated. He goes above and beyond. His punctuality is just as great as his personality and his sense of humour. He stays in constant contact and he responded to every single one of my messages and calls even when they probably got annoying. He played the organ amazingly and made my wedding day all that bit more special. He really is a true professional!!! "

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"We had a great experience with Sebastian. From our first consultation, it was clear that he has a lot of experience and really cares about creating a memorable experience for couples on their wedding day. He was flexible and supportive, offering advice tailored to our vision. He even organised a fantastic trumpeter, which added an extra layer of pizzaz to the ceremony and made our entrance really unforgettable! I also appreciated the offer of booking the choir as well - we ended up having our family members sing for us, but Sebastian did say that he could organise singers on short notice, which would have been amazing had we not had that option. It was a no-fuss experience throughout - he took care of everything and all we had to do was turn up. Sebastian was actually recommended to us by the venue, and I can really see why. I can wholeheartedly recommend him to any couple looking for a church ceremony."

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"James was able, at short notice, to pull out all the stops when needed. I had a very quick, positive response to my request for booking his professional musical services. He was able to play both the organ and grand piano at St Paul's Bedford with soft, seemingly effortless quality which was very uplifting for the congregation. Five out of five. Thankyou, Adam B."

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"Mark was absolutely wonderful. In the lead up to the big day, he offered lots of suggestions to help us decide, but was really flexible (and happy to take on and learn new songs like "the book of love"). Mark went above and beyond duty with the prelude music as the groom's parents got caught behind an accident so Mark serenaded our guests for an extra half hour and even took a request that earned him a standing ovation. It is fair to say that Mark goes above and beyond as music is an art and passion to him; As I walked down the aisle he combined the organ with an orchestral compliment from his keyboard that worked beautifully together. We also asked Mark to play a few instrumental tunes as we signed the register on his keyboard,it was beautiful and melodic- there was no hint that he'd only just added one of them to his repertoire and he led us out with the joyful "arrival of the queen of Sheba." Thanks for everything! Highly recommended! "

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"Working with Gareth for the second time was even more of a pleasure than the first. He played for our morning service at St Matthew's Surbiton and was totally professional and reliable, with an exuberance to his playing that really livened up the service! He has a fluency and apparent ease at the instrument which would be the envy of many a church organist. He coped expertly with a tricky organ part in a piece of my own which I can't play myself! As always Gareth was meticulously prepared, and is a joy to make music with. I look forward to working with him again in a few weeks' time."

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"All songs requests fulfilled x made experience for a happy experience for residents that all have dementia Alzheimers in some form Thank you so much xxx"

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"Sam was excellent, he stepped in at the last minute and helped us out of what would have been an awkward situation for our wedding! His playing was fantastic and he did a great job of playing for the room and incorporating personal touches we had asked him for."

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"I met Gareth after having had a fairly comprehensive email correspondence with him, where we had discussed exactly I would like to achieve and what he felt he could offer. It felt very promising, but I knew the moment I saw him that he was absolutely right for this difficult occasion. When he sat down at the organ in the Chapel and rattled off several really wonderful pieces I found out how really special he is and that I had been really lucky to pick him. He had agreed to work with me on a very personal programme of music including a performance of songs with another professional soloist - a mini concert (Purcell and Duparc). The result turned out to be quite stunning with beautifully performed pieces from them both, as if they had worked together for years. Having played various gorgeous pieces throughout, at the end, he gave us his adaptation of Vaughan Williams Lark Ascending which was just beautiful. Nothing was too much trouble and I have received so many letters from people attending who said how much they enjoyed the music that day. Thank you Gareth for everything you did. I would always recommend you, because music is in your bones, you play like a dream and are an utter professional. Frances"

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"Mark’s music wrapped our celebration dinner in a happy cocoon of elegance and joyful memories . When my Dad started singing along to his favourite old songs I knew Mark was a winner. His remarkable versatility made the evening so vibrant with achingly beautiful classical pieces and romantic ballads and playful jazz and movie music favourites. Mark is charming and friendly and fun. My advice to myself next time is split the budget between chef and musician. Live music ? ? makes your heart soar. Thankyou Mark - You lifted our dinner out of the ordinary. We can’t wait to invite you back again. "

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"We are still recovering from Saturday’s wedding but I wanted to thank you for all you did. The service was both happy and moving, the trio was brilliant and the secret performance is still being talked of. It was a truly wonderful day for us. "

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