Frequently Asked Questions

YES! I LOVE bringing in other musicians to play and sing with me. The more, the merrier! Any professional players hired by me on your behalf will be included on my invoice and contract, and I will coordinate all musical and logistical details with them. This means less work for you as you will only need to pay and communicate with one person. I offer this service even when I am not personally hired to provide music myself. I have a great network of professional musicians who have experience providing music for weddings. Please contact me (javascript:void(0))if you would like to learn more.

I sure do. I have extensive experience playing for Catholic church services, including weddings. I'm familiar with the intricacies of a Catholic wedding mass, including new rules for the Rite of Marriage. I've worked with countless priests in Omaha, and have come to learn their individual preferences for the wedding mass (for example, some want the 'Gloria' sung, some want it spoken, some omit it all together). Any time I am a guest in a new church as a wedding musician, I communicate with the liturgist or coordinator at the church ahead of time to be sure I understand any and all expectations. If you have additional questions or concerns in this area, don't hesitate to contact me.(javascript:void(0))

The following songs work well for Prelude and Processional music: Beautiful Day - Karly Jurgensen(https://soundcloud.com/karlynmusic/beautiful-day-by-karly?in=karlynmusic/sets/wedding-music) Butterfly Waltz - Brian Crain Con Te Partiro - Sartori Gabriel’s Oboe - Moriccone Hallelujah - L(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNqwYcuZEGg)eonard Cohen(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNqwYcuZEGg) Hymne - Vangelis Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring - J(https://soundcloud.com/karlynmusic/jesu-joy-of-mans-desiring-solo?in=karlynmusic/sets/wedding-music).S. Bach(https://soundcloud.com/karlynmusic/jesu-joy-of-mans-desiring-solo?in=karlynmusic/sets/wedding-music) May Be - Yiruma Notte Stellata - Il Volo River Flows in You - Yiruma Romantic Wedding March (Here Comes the Bride) - Wagner/Wong Threads of Love - Lorie Line When the World Belonged to Us - Jim Wilson

Your officiant should be able to help you confirm your order of service. Clients will receive a printable PDF of my official Ceremony Music Outline to assist in organizing song ideas prior to our song-selection meeting. Here are the areas where music is typically needed: PRELUDE: 3-6 songs Prelude music sets the tone for the ceremony. I often recommend that the majority of prelude music be instrumental, but that the final prelude song be sung (if you are including a vocalist). This quiets guests and lets them know that the ceremony is about to begin. You are welcome to select your prelude songs, or allow me to select songs that compliment your ceremony repertoire. PROCESSIONAL: 1-3 songs Processional music encompasses the songs that accompany grandparents, parents, honored guests, officiants, wedding party attendants, flower girls/ring bearers, grooms, and brides down the aisle. Depending on the number of people in each group, 1-3 songs will be needed. The groups/songs are typically separated as such: - Special Seating — grandparents, parents, and honored guests (i.e. Godparents, host couples, etc.) - Wedding Party — officiant, bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls, ring bearers - Bride or Groom or Couple CEREMONY MUSIC: 1 song Ceremony music includes any songs that are played or sung during the ceremony itself. This includes musical solos and background music during a Unity Ceremony (lighting a candle, mixing sand, planting a tree, sealing a wine box, etc). Not all ceremonies include music during the service, so don’t feel obligated to incorporate music if it doesn’t feel right. If you decide to include music, this is a great place to incorporate a song that has special meaning to the couple or to their families. RECESSIONAL: 1 song Upbeat songs are great here! I typically recommend instrumental music here (no singing) as guests are clapping loudly and singing won’t be heard. POSTLUDE: 1-2 songs Postlude music is played as guests leave their ceremony seats. Upbeat music is great here!

Great! Most professional musicians will be able to "jump on-board" without any issues. I offer a 20-minute rehearsal the day of the wedding (at no charge), starting 50 minutes before the ceremony begins. If the person(s) you would like to include do not have experience performing live, or for weddings specifically, and they need a little extra support from me, OR if you've selected very complicated music that requires us to rehearse together beyond 20 minutes, I am happy to schedule a rehearsal on our own time. My rehearsal rate is $50/hour.

Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methoidst, Christian, Jewish, Catholic, Civil Service, Same-sex, Outdoor; I've provided music for small weddings and large ones (6 people - 600 people); in fields, in churches, in synagogues, in homes, in backyards, in vineyards... and one time, on the beach in Greece!

Yes. A $100 service fee will be added to all invoices for outdoor services.

Yes! Please fill out my Contact form to inquire about potential travel fees associated with your event.

The following songs work well for Prelude and Processional music: Air from “The Water Music” - Handel Canon in D - Pachelbel Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring - J.S. Bach Largo - Handel Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini - Rachmaninoff Sheep May Safely Graze - J.S. Bach The following songs work well for Processional, Recessional, and Postlude music: UPTEMPO La Réjouissance - Handel Ode to Joy (Joyful, Joyful) - Beethoven Rondeau - Mouret Spring - Vivaldi Trumpet Tune - Clarke Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke Wedding March - Mendelssohn

I am a pianist and singer. I can do both, or can be hired to do just one!

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Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach) + Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis) Lovesong (The Cure) + Canon in D (Pachelbel) The Luckiest (Ben Folds) + Canon in D (Pachelbel) A Thousand Years (from Twilight) + Here Comes the Bride (Wagner) What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong) + Canon in D (Pachelbel) UPTEMPO Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach) + Lead Me, Lord (Becker) Love Story (Taylor Swift) + Viva La Vida (Coldplay) Rather Be (Clean Bandit) + Trumpet Tune (Clarke) Sky Full os Stars (Coldplay) + Something Just Like This (Coldplay)

Yes!

Absolutely. I have a Bose tower sound speaker I can bring, along with 1 wireless lapel microphone, and 1 wireless hand-held microphone. If this is not enough, I can work with a reputable sound equipment rental company to coordinate the sound needs for your wedding.

These songs work well as Prelude or Special Seating songs, as well as songs to be sung during the ceremony: Ave Maria - Schubert Doubly Good to You - Amy Grant Holy Spirit You Are Welcome Here How Beautiful - Twila Paris I Will Be Here - Steven C. Chapman Love Never Fails - Brandon Heath My Beloved - Kari Jobe Reflection - Sarah Hart Set Me as a Seal - Matt Maher Surely the Presence (of the Lord is in This Place) The Prayer - David Foster Wedding Song (There is Love) - Paul Stookey Wherever You Go - David Haas When I Say I Do - Matthew Maher

These are songs that work well as Prelude, Processional, or Unity Ceremony songs: Be Thou My Vision - Traditional Glasgow Love Theme - Love Actually Irish Blessing - Palmer (can be sung) Loch Lomond These are uptempo Irish Recessional and Postlude options: Canticle of the Turning Haste to the Wedding

Not usually. As a professional, I can watch and time songs accordingly on the day of your wedding. If your wedding has unique circumstances or you would simply feel better if I attended your rehearsal, please ask. If I'm available, I will. My rehearsal fee is $50/hour.

A Thousand Years* - Twilight Band of Brothers - Main Theme Song Edelweiss* - The Sound of Music Falling Slowly - Once Feather Theme - Forrest Gump Gabriel’s Oboe - The Mission Glasgow Love Theme - Love Actually It’s Quiet Uptown - Hamilton Over the Rainbow* - The Wizard of Oz Sabbath Prayer* - Fiddler on the Roof Sunrise, Sunset - Fiddler on the Roof Tara’s Theme - Gone With the Wind The Ludlows - Legends of the Fall *These songs can be sung

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These songs can be sung or played instrumentally: A Case of You - Joni Mitchell* A Life That’s Good - Lennon & Maisey* A Thousand Years - Christina Perri* Better Place - Rachel Platten* Can’t Help Falling in Love - Elvis* Come Away With Me - Norah Jones* Feels Like Home (from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days)* Found a Heart - Emily Hearn* Grow Old With Me - John Lennon* In My Life - The Beatles* Into the Mystic - Van Morrison* Marry Me - Train* Not With Haste - Mumford and Sons* Songbird - Fleetwood Mac* The Luckiest - Ben Folds* To Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan/Adele* What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong* Yellow - Coldplay* I Was Made For Loving You - Tori Kelly/Ed Sheeran* Jesus, Etc. - Wilco* INSTRUMENTAL SONGS: All My Love - Led Zeppelin All of Me - John Legend All the Way - Van Heusen/Cahn Best/Rest - Bon Iver Bless the Broken Road Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen Have I Told You Lately That I Love You - Van Morrison Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles I Could Not Ask For More - Sara Evans I Will Follow You Into the Dark - Death Cab for Cutie Just the Two of Us - Bill Withers Love and Some Verses - Iron & Wine Lovesong - The Cure/311 Mirrors - Justin Timberlake Moon River - Henry Mancini Perfect - Ed Sheeran She’s Got A Way - Billy Joel Skinny Love - Birdy Tenerife Sea - Ed Sheeran Titanium - David Guetta The Blower’s Daughter - Damien Rice The First Day of My Life - Bright Eyes Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton Your Song - Elton John You Are the Reason - Calum Scott UPTEMPO INSTRUMENTAL SONGS FOR RECESSIONAL & POSTLUDE: Accidentally in Love - Counting Crows A Sky Full of Stars - Coldplay Best Day of My Life - American Authors Better Together - Jack Johnson Don’t Stop Believing - Journey Everything - Michael Buble Friday, I’m in Love - The Cure Hold My Hand - Jess Glynne I Choose You - Sara Bareilles Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars Shallow - A Star is Born Somewhere Only We Know - Keane Sweet Child O’ Mine - Guns ’N Roses These Are Days - 10,000 Maniacs Titanium - David Guetta Viva La Vida - Coldplay You Are the Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne You’re My Best Friend - Queen Young Folks - Peter Bjorn and John

I have a music outline I email to clients when they are ready to select songs. It's a very helpful visual that shows you where music is needed. Please contact me (javascript:void(0))if you are interested in receiving a copy of this document.

I love to play a mix of jazz and pop songs... keeping things classy, but making sure there are songs people recognize! I especially love adding a jazzier, sophisticated feel to modern songs so that guests hear them in a new way.

Beautiful Day - Karly Jurgensen Butterfly Waltz - Brian Crain Con Te Partiro - Sartori Gabriel’s Oboe - Moriccone Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen Hymne - Vangelis Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring - J.S. Bach May Be - Yiruma Notte Stellata - Il Volo River Flows in You - Yiruma Romantic Wedding March (Here Comes the Bride) - Wagner/Wong Threads of Love - Lorie Line When the World Belonged to Us - Jim Wilson

I custom-create bands for each event, based on my clients' vision and budget. Sometimes a beautiful upright bass is a must-have, other times they really want a horn player of some kind. When possible, I really love including 3 or more players. For cocktail hour music, espeically with a large crowd, the energy and volume of the music need to match that of your energetic guests as they drink and mingle!

Air from “The Water Music” - Handel Canon in D - Pachelbel Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring - J.S. Bach Largo - Handel Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini - Rachmaninoff Sheep May Safely Graze - J.S. Bach UPTEMPO La Réjouissance - Handel Ode to Joy (Joyful, Joyful) - Beethoven Rondeau - Mouret Spring - Vivaldi Trumpet Tune - Clarke Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke Wedding March - Mendelssohn

Generally speaking, my fee is $200/hour per musician for live cocktail hour music. Contact me (javascript:void(0))to ask specific questions about incorporating classy cocktail hour music for your event!

Yes! The fee to bring it is $50.

Yes, I have a Bose tower speaker and wireless microphone I am happy to bring and set up as amplification for your event. The fee is $150.

Solo Piano: $175/hour Small Band: $200/hour per musician

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A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your date. If I am hiring additional musicians for you, they will be booked and paid deposits (if required) once you have paid 50% of the total on your invoice. For all weddings, and any events where additional musicians are hired as part of my services, balance payments are due 10 days prior to your event. For funerals and private parties, balance payments can be paid on-site the day of your event/service.

Cash, check, Venmo, Paypal, or credit card. CHECKS: please make payable to Karlyn Music VENMO: @KarlynMusic PAYPAL: paypal.me/karlynmusic (please use 'pay friends and family' option to avoid fees Instant Electronic Payments: There is an option on your invoice to 'Pay Invoice' electronically in the top right-hand corner. Once you've clicked this, you'll see a button to pay via Paypal or Credit. All electronic payments are processed via Paypal, even if you do not have a Paypal account. CREDIT/DEBIT CARD: To pay via credit or debit card, click 'Pay Invoice,' and then click the Paypal payment option (not the one that says 'Credit'). Scroll down until you see a blue prompt that says, "Pay via credit or debit card."

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Sure! I love doing this. Please contact me (javascript:void(0))to dicuss intrumentation, songs, and fees. One of the great things about having live musicians perform your first dance or mother-son/father-daughter dance(s) is that we can create a shortened version to highlight the best parts of the song, so your dance feels beautiful, but not awkward. Pricing starts at $150. If I need to bring equipment, make a special backing track to sing to, or will be including additional musicians, the price may increase.

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