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"Gareth we cannot thank you enough for your amazing playing at our wedding last month. You were so accommodating to all our requests and the advice helped us so much. It was so kind of you to drive for 1.5 hours to meet and chat over coffee and we laughed and had so much fun in that planning meeting. All our family and friends commented on your amazing playing which really made our day special. Thank you for sneaking in 'Beauty and the Beast' into the signing of the registers music...even though the vicar said "no" ! That was so sweet of you and made us smile when we heard 'our tune'!! Any wedding couples MUST book this wonderful, superb musician and incredibly personable witty man His playing is out of this world. Thanks and keep on touch x"

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"Thank you Mark for everything you did for us on the day. The organ music was perfect before the ceremony, the wedding march was superb and our song to walk out was better than we had imagined. The background music on the piano during the wedding breakfast was absolutely spot on and we loved hearing the songs we had chosen beforehand, as did our mothers! All in all, a superb service from before the wedding to the last note. The music was both a highlight and yet totally unobtrusive, which is a real talent! So thank you again Mark, we can not recommend you enough. "

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
Thank you James for a lovely review. It was lovely to play the Organ and Piano for you at Westminster College - such a beautiful setting! I enjoyed playing all of your musical choices, especially on the organ in the ceremony. Good luck for the future, keep in touch.

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"An absolute pleasure to have Gareth perform for us at our wedding. He is a hugely accomplished organist and knew all of the pieces we requested. He was also incredibly accommodating for last minute changes, which was greatly appreciated. Highly recommended!"

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"Great range of music provided, and I especially liked the clarinet and saxophone pieces. For me the volume was about right and provided the right ambience for the event."

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"Thank you very much again for entertaining us on Friday evening. Everyone commented on how amazing your playing is and how perfectly the music fitted in with our party."

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"Yesterday afternoon at the Limes Country Lodge in Birmingham, I had the great fortune to appear on the same bill as Mr Des George and I am still reeling from his spellbinding performance on the piano. Des must have dedicated his life be able deliver a performance that touched the heart of everybody present. He effortlessly played through the American Songbook, contemporary tunes as well as Christmas classics. I'm telling this man needs hardly any setup time. He merely walks in and reaches the unasailable masterclass of competence within minutes, leaving the audience bound by his magic until long after he plays the final note. Potential bookers Do not hesitate to book Des George. There is no risk whatsoever. Only Joy! :)"

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"Gareth you are an amazing organist. Thank you so much for your fantastic accompaniment of our choir crops and service. You are truly outstanding and inventive - we must work again. All the best."

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"Gareth Giles is an absolutely outstanding organist and professional musician. He took so much trouble to meet with us and put us at ease before the wedding. His knowledge, experience and playing is stunning and he totally won us over in minutes with his innate musicality and infectious personality, warm and enthusiasm. He nearly me us both cry on the day with the absolutely breathtaking music for our ceremony. Our guests commented on his style and finesse Gareth thank you so much for all that you did for us WE COMPLETELY RECCOMENDED THIS WONDER-GUY to anyone looking for a superb, kind, witty and consummate musician He plays pretty mean jazz piano for receptions and functions too !!! Thanks G"

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"We asked Des to play the organ at our wedding on 2nd September at Cambray Baptist Church. From start to finish he was absolutely amazing and an utter professional. He didn't bat an eyelid when we asked him to play complex and unusual music and seemed to know all the old fashioned hymns we requested. When the bride was late it didn't phase him and he played continually for over 30 minutes. He mastered the Sound of Music Wedding Processional and the Can Can as well as lots of hymns. He turned up for the rehearsal and on the day was absolutely wonderful. He is extraordinarily talented and a wonderful unflappable musician. We thoroughly recommend Des - he will not let you down! "

Reply by Des George - smooth piano plus
Thanks Josh and Lydia It was a lovely day and a pleasure to add a musical contribution to it - thanks for booking me!

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"Michael played at my wedding and was fantastic. All the guests enjoyed his playing and he made the service that bit more special."

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"Mark went above and beyond by learning new songs to make the day more magical. He followed all of our requests. He promptly responded to all emails/ messages and was very pleasant to speak to. He was professional and very talented on the day. I couldn't of asked for anything more. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him! An absolute pleasure to have him play on our wedding day. "

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"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. "

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"We needed a keyboard player to play at my son and daughter in law's wedding. I had no hesitation in asking Des. He was able to play the tunes that they had asked perfectly. Des blended the music perfectly to match the occasion and created a perfect atmosphere."

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"Mark, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for last Saturday. I’m sorry that I didn’t manage to speak to you on the day but I was very impressed with your piano playing skills. The service went really well and I really enjoyed each hymn you played and the congregation sang each song beautifully. I hope you found your way to the church without any problems. Once again, thank you so much for your services."

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"Gareth your organ music for our wedding was absolutely divine ! Thank you for coming to meet and advise us too - you are a real character as well as amazing musician. Thanks for making our day unforgettable x BOOK G for your wedding people you will not be disappointed!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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