It’s nice to have options! When deciding upon the instrumentation of a new song or piece, songwriters and composers consider the style of the music they’re writing in, the inherent sound of each instrument, the roles each instrument typically plays within an ensemble, and the playability of a part on a given instrument. Along with considerations like venue and guest list size, budget, event length, and whether or not the group will be acoustic or amplified, it’s helpful to think like a composer when booking a musical act. A violinist can perform solo or be accompanied by a range of instruments, however, not all songs will sound as rich or convincing with every type of ensemble.
Rather than book the ensemble and choose the music later, Laurel prefers that clients identify at least a few key songs or the genre they wish to feature at the start of the booking process. From there we’re able to arrange the instrumentation that will be best suited to make your favorite songs come to life.
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