BAGPIPER & KEYBOARD SERVICES

Rates apply to all Events:

Wedding Ceremonies, Receptions, Parties and Funerals

Choose the option that suits your needs & fits your budget
	Piper for Event only	$250
	Piper for Event with Two Locations (for example, funeral home and graveside)	$350
	Piper for Ceremony and Rehearsal	$350
	Piper & Keyboardist for Event only	$500
	Piper & Keyboardist for Ceremony and Rehearsal?	$700
	Piper & Keyboardist for Rehearsal and Ceremony plus Consultation*	$750
*This is a meeting held at my church in Franklin--up to one hour--where I will play pieces for you to audition. The bagpiper does not attend. All options except #1 include follow-up refining of your wedding plan by email, fax or phone. See more about Consultation and Planning at the bottom of this page. Rates for rehearsal dinners, receptions and parties, plus costs for travel and additional instruments are at Auxiliary Fees

Retainer: 50% Deposit

After reviewing my services and rates, and confirming my availability for your date, email me for a Reservation Form. Then mail a check for half of our agreed-upon fee to my home address (below), or use PayPal:

MEMBERS: Send payment using bank transfer, eCheck or PayPal balance only (sorry...NO credit cards!) to james@goingtothechapel.us
Non-members: Click the logo for information on opening an account. You can also request that an invoice be sent to you.

Cancellation Policy

Refund of deposit will be honored in the event a wedding or party is called off due to extenuating circumstances, less any fees for consideration of time or effort expended upon the client's behalf, such as email wedding planning, consultation sessions, etc.

Your deposit constitutes a contract between us. The balance is payable at the rehearsal. If there is no rehearsal--or I am not playing for the rehearsal-- I request the balance prior to the ceremony. You don't need to be bothered with one more detail on the wedding day itself! If you have a coordinator, let her handle the finances--it's part of her job.

If paying by check, mail to:


James A. Weinberg
Going to the Chapel
520 Mansion Drive
Brentwood TN 37027-5903

Consultation/Planning

If you choose the package that includes an in-person consultation session, we will schedule a meeting at the organ or piano to audition pieces from my repertoire. Otherwise you may listen to recordings and inform me of your choices by phone or email. Couples frequently elect to have me choose their music.

The couple can greatly assist the process prior to the consultation by listening to and identifying the style of music which most appeals to their tastes. Specific composers (like "Bach/Gounod") and periods (like "Romantic") and names of works (such as "Ave Maria") will greatly aid the organist and make the consultation session more productive. See Repertoire for suggested pieces with sound samples. You may also bring sheet music of favorite songs, tapes, or programs from other weddings when we meet.

If you are having your ceremony in church, use discretion when requesting love songs and other secular music, keeping in mind the sacred nature of the event and place. Your minister or wedding coordinator might offer guidance on this subject as well. Rules defining restrictions vary from church to church, so ultimately these decisions should be made in conjunction with the officiating minister. If your ceremony is at a mansion, country club, garden, etc.—or simply less religious in tone— I'm very open to non-traditional styles of music.

Rehearsal

Q: "Is it important for musicians to attend the rehearsal?"

A: Brides often ask me if I think attending their rehearsal is essential. Of course I understand the desire to save a few dollars, but this may not be the best corner to cut! The bridesmaids' processional, bridal march, and recessional are very important to walk through in real time. This familiarizes everyone with their musical cues and allows me to time the specific events and determine how many measures to play or whether repeats are necessary. Your wedding coordinator should also be aware of the tunes being used for such things as the seating of the mothers and the assembling of the groomsmen at the altar. Practicing entrances and exits at the rehearsal always makes for a smoother ceremony!

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