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"Mark, thank you so much for playing the organ at Christchurch for Amy's wedding on Saturday 5th November. The music sounded amazing from start to finish - so many of our guests commented on how brilliant you were. We loved your use of the keyboard for Amy's entrance 'A Thousand Years' which sounded so lovely on the piano. You certainly were the right man for the job, giving us help and advice in choosing the music, then visiting us at the church to see the organ and discuss the final musical details with us. Your music set the tone and atmosphere for the whole day. We have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone looking for a wedding musician, we now know why you are so highly rated on Last Minute Musicians! Christchurch, Swindon. 5th November 2016"

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
It was lovely to come to Christchurch in Swindon to play for Amy and Alistairs wedding. I enjoyed playing the organ there, and using my keyboard alongside the main organ to play piano music and MP3 recordings of Amy's deceased father Gary singing them down the isle for their Exit music. It was very special, what a fantastic voice Gary had! Thanks for choising me to play for you.

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"A truly superb organist - no other words!"

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"Des recently played the piano at our wedding reception. His performance was exceptional and loved by all our guests who arrived to hear a lively choice of music. Des' personality is amazing. His attention to matching the music to the occasion added a beautiful touch to our wedding. We would not hesitate to recommend Des to play at any function."

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"From start to finish, Mark was absolutely incredible. We hired Mark to play at our wedding, alongside a choir that he had never performed with before, and his performance was amazing. He kept in touch with us throughout and helped us to work out what would work best for our ceremony. The result was fantastic and we had so many compliments about the music during our ceremony. We cannot recommend him enough, thank you Mark! Xx"

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"Sam played at our wedding last week. He was very knowledgable about the music that we wanted and nothing seemed to much for him. He accomodated quite a few changes to the repetoire in the weeks leading up to the wedding which was brilliant and even sourced some sheet music the night before as I hadn't been able to get hold of any! A lovely chap and very accomplished orgainist, would highy recommend to anyone. Thank you."

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"Hi Mark, We wanted to say thank you so much for the outstanding music you brought to Alana's wedding on 8th December. Both the music at the church and later at the reception was exceptional. Your interpretation of the Theme from the Secret Garden was beautiful: a tune that Alana had always dreamed of walking down the aisle to since a child. You rocked the church with 'Happy' whilst the register was being signed, even the vicar was moving to the beat! You're ability to play all genres from Cathedral Organ to Pop, Bollywood to Jazz was amazing. We have been asked by so many guests who you were. Of course we gave them your contact details. We hope to see you again for further celebrations in the near future. Once again, thank you Mark, you are the best. With best wishes. "

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
Gill, thank you for such a fantastic review! It really was a pleasure to play for you all, it was a wonderful Christmas Wedding. Also, many thanks to Neil who helped me move the keyboard so quickly out of the church to the Drinks Reception. The Ceremony was very special and I was pleased to be able to perform all the different styles of music that you asked for, especially Alana's entrance music, the Theme from the Secret Garden on piano. I wish you and the family all the best for the future, please keep in touch. Mark

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"Mark, I just wanted to thank you for playing the organ so well yesterday at Mum’s funeral. It meant a lot to us, and many people complimented you at the Wake. Everything went so smoothly, which was so important to us! Thank you again."

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"Gareth - thank you for again demonstrating your amazing musicianship skills at the superb concert in Claygate the other week. This man has to be heard and seen to be believed ! Classical, show tunes , jazz, duets (with himself !) and virtuoso, colourful performances showing that this man is a true Master of his craft, equally at home on the ORGAN or the PIANO or in the case of one of his own arrangements, darting between the 2 with energy and an engaging enthusiasm for every genre of music. If you are looking for an Organist or Pianist or Accompanist for any occasion get in touch with Gareth - as has been said here before, he is the consummate musician. Thank you Gareth for sharing your art and music with so many. All the best from George."

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"We hired Sam to play the accordion at my uncles 90th birthday. Sam arrived early and we discussed the plan for the session. Sam has a warming personality and was very flexible in supporting the order of songs to be played. We had a great sing-along and Sam was very entertaining. I would highly recommend Sam"

Reply by Sam on Keys
Cheers Julie! Great party.

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"Gareth Giles is a SUPERB organist who led our service recently with aplomb and at very short notice ! Gareth your choice of tempi, colorful registrations and amazing harmonies for the last verses (! Bairstow, eat your heart out !) coupled with a superb empathy for the poetic flow of the hymnody truly inspired our congregation to sing confidently and rhythmically. Many members commented on your wonderful extemporisation facility before and during the service and your Rheinberger postlude at the conclusion of the worship was incredible. We have never before heard the organ played with such power, dynamism and virtuosity. You are a truly gifted Church Musician and we look forward to seeing you again at some point. Thank you again from the whole community, here. "

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"Sam played the organ for our church wedding and he was fantastic. He was happy to offer advice about music and hymns, which was really appreciated. On the day he was amazing and lots of people commented on how good he was. Would highly recommend Sam :)"

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"We had a brilliant afternoon at our do, Mark's playing was tremendous, everything we hoped for, a great musician, super repertoire he created for us. Thank you for helping arrange this for us Best wishes Marcia and Ken"

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"If you want a pianist that is not only an amazing musician but is very flexible and professional, Des is your man. His music was divine and blended beautifully into our wedding. He works with you to choose your music and is extremely accommodating. Highly recommended!!!"

Reply by Des George - smooth piano plus
Thank you very much Matt. It really was a pleasure to play for you and Cara and to be able to include music that was special to you! I wish you every happiness as husband and wife.

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"Mark, thank you so much for playing the organ and piano for our wedding. You were exactly what we were looking for, it was just perfect!"

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"Des kindly played the piano at our Friendship Dinners. Des is a fantastic Pianist and his playing really added to the ambiance of the evening. Des was a warm and friendly person and we would not hesitate to ask Des to play at events in the future. Thank you Des."

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