Commissions
 Credit: Jonny Donovan
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Weddings
So it’s time to choose the music for the biggest day of your lives… ...Here Comes the Bride? ...Here Comes the Sun? ...Here Comes.... ...the Queen of Sheba? It's a tough one, isn't it? How about creating something completely unique that’s about the two of YOU? |
Perhaps some original music to start the ceremony, weaving in personal references that those closest to you will understand.
Or a serene setting of your favourite poem for your cousin to sing during the signing of the register?
Or maybe you just want to capture, in music, that magical blend of joy and tears as you step out to start your newly married life.
Interested? Contact me with as much detail as you want to include, and I will meet you for a coffee or over Skype to find out what makes you both tick. We'll work out a brief together, including:
I will then send you a quote and, once agreed, I'll begin work on your personalised wedding piece. Costs will vary based on your requirements, starting from £450 for a short solo piano piece.
Or a serene setting of your favourite poem for your cousin to sing during the signing of the register?
Or maybe you just want to capture, in music, that magical blend of joy and tears as you step out to start your newly married life.
Interested? Contact me with as much detail as you want to include, and I will meet you for a coffee or over Skype to find out what makes you both tick. We'll work out a brief together, including:
- Which part of the ceremony you want music for (e.g. entry, signing of the register, exit procession, first dance).
- How long you want it to be.
- Instrumentation (e.g. solo piano, song, string quartet).
- Whether you have your own musicians or are looking to hire.
- How I can make this piece special to you.
- Your timescales and milestones.
I will then send you a quote and, once agreed, I'll begin work on your personalised wedding piece. Costs will vary based on your requirements, starting from £450 for a short solo piano piece.
Credit: Jonny Donovan
Other commissions
Of course, you might not be getting married at all! Is it your anniversary, or someone's birthday? Are you struggling to find the right soundtrack for your short film. Or do you have a recital coming up and want to throw in something new and special?
Whatever it is you're looking for, please get in touch and let's discuss how I can help you.
Examples and testimonials
The Oak and the Cypress
"Jonathan’s piece was the ideal end to our wedding ceremony. It was romantic and exuberant, and cleverly worked in extracts from two well-known wedding tunes. We are delighted to recommend Jonathan as a composer."
Rosemary and Matthew (married May 4th 2019)
Instrumentation: solo piano
Performed: exit of the bride and groom
"Jonathan’s piece was the ideal end to our wedding ceremony. It was romantic and exuberant, and cleverly worked in extracts from two well-known wedding tunes. We are delighted to recommend Jonathan as a composer."
Rosemary and Matthew (married May 4th 2019)
Instrumentation: solo piano
Performed: exit of the bride and groom
A Marselisborg Lullaby
"We wanted a piece that combined our daughter's current favourite songs. We hoped that this would be a great birthday present for her now and in the future, and for all of us to remember her toddler-singing. I had heard Jon's previous commission pieces and knew he was the right person for us. The process was swift and felt inclusive with Jon writing at a level of playing that we could try ourselves and readily taking account of our requests. I find the resulting piece engaging and beautiful. I cannot recommend him highly enough."
Catherine Williams (March 2020) who commissioned a short and easy piano piece for her daughter's birthday and created the beautiful sketch that accompanies the recording.
Sonnet 116: Let me not to the marriage of true minds
"When planning our ceremony we knew that we wanted to include something entirely unique. After hearing samples of Jonathan’s work, we decided to commission our own composition to set the mood for the signing of the register. We both love Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116, so we asked him to set this as a song for Tim’s cousin to sing, accompanied by our friends on the viola and cello. Despite the unusual request, Jonathan responded with a heartfelt work of great artistic integrity. Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding day so special."
Tim and Jenny (married August 12th 2014)
Instrumentation: soprano, viola and cello
Performed: signing of the register
(no recording available)
"When planning our ceremony we knew that we wanted to include something entirely unique. After hearing samples of Jonathan’s work, we decided to commission our own composition to set the mood for the signing of the register. We both love Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116, so we asked him to set this as a song for Tim’s cousin to sing, accompanied by our friends on the viola and cello. Despite the unusual request, Jonathan responded with a heartfelt work of great artistic integrity. Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding day so special."
Tim and Jenny (married August 12th 2014)
Instrumentation: soprano, viola and cello
Performed: signing of the register
(no recording available)
Film score: Missed opportunity
"Collaborating with Jonathan on this score was a pleasure indeed. He was able to create this with very little direction or information, delivering a high quality product with his own style and vision within a short time frame. His communication was quick and succinct and his overall approach was very professional. I look forward to working with him in the future."
Doug Tang, producer, Soze & Tomasi productions
Instrumentation: solo piano
Watch film here (music composed and performed by Jonathan Galton, opening and 04:13)
"Collaborating with Jonathan on this score was a pleasure indeed. He was able to create this with very little direction or information, delivering a high quality product with his own style and vision within a short time frame. His communication was quick and succinct and his overall approach was very professional. I look forward to working with him in the future."
Doug Tang, producer, Soze & Tomasi productions
Instrumentation: solo piano
Watch film here (music composed and performed by Jonathan Galton, opening and 04:13)