Rehearsal Dinner Music
Posted on April 4, 2008
Written by Peter
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Have you considered having some background music for your rehearsal dinner? It’s really a great idea that creates an elegant, upbeat atmosphere at a volume that’s conducive to conversation, and can be effortlessly coordinated with your toasts. You want music for your reception dinner, so why not the rehearsal dinner as well? Depending on your venue, the number of guests, your tastes, and your budget, we have lots of options to make your evening perfect – everything from just piano or other solo instruments, to a small jazz or string group. Add that special touch of elegance to your rehearsal dinner with music from Peter Hennes Productions!
How to Have the Perfect Wedding Reception
Posted on April 1, 2008
Written by Jille
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When a couple dreams of their wedding, probably the single most important aspect of their event is that they and their guests have the best time of their lives! The easiest way to accomplish this is to take the worry out of the equation. How do you do that?
It’s simple really! Hire a professional and highly experienced band leader who will manage the entire itinerary for your wedding reception. He will guide everything and everyone from beginning to end. From your entrance to your exit, a true professional carries it all by timing everything perfectly, and coordinating with the catering to make sure your reception schedule stays on track. Read more »
University Club of Chicago Wedding 3/8/08
Posted on March 12, 2008
Written by Peter
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We sure had fun at last Saturday’s wedding at the University Club of Chicago! We were in the Michigan room, which is beautifully decorated with wood paneling and ceiling paintings in a sort of Renaissance style. If you’re looking for a venue for your wedding, the University Club is a great choice, and we play weddings there frequently. Read more »
New Year’s Eve 2007 at the Horseshoe Casino
Posted on January 3, 2008
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What an incredible New Year’s Eve we had! The Peter Hennes Orchestra was the main attraction for an invitation only celebration at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, IN, playing for a crowd of 4,000! In other areas of the Casino, the performers included Second City, the Bobby Lewis Jazz Band, Larry Taylor Blues and Soul Band, and the Impalas. We had a rockin’ good time entertaining an enthusiastic crowd bringing in the New Year with non-stop dancing. The band even managed to do a little gambling on our breaks!
December 2007 Band Reviews
Posted on December 30, 2007
Written by Peter
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“I can’t thank you enough for an amazing wedding! Your band kept our guests dancing for three hours straight! Many of our friends commented that they had never heard such an amazing band at a wedding! From our favorites to our grandparents favorites, you had all generations cutting a rug! Many thanks!” – Susie Callahan-Dunn (Wedding at Racquet Club of Chicago)
“Amazing! Outstanding! We were completely impressed with your band. You truly made our wedding an unforgettable experience. One month later our friends and family are still raving about “our band.” Thank you for incorporating as many of our favorite songs as possible and for continuing to play well into the night! The guests wouldn’t stop dancing! Thank you, thank you, thank you!” – Kim and Hans Montgomery (Wedding at Drake Hotel)
“The orchestra was absolutely amazing – above and beyond our greatest expectations. Most people thought it was the best part of the wedding celebration. We received many, many compliments. I would not hesitate to give our highest recommendations to anyone who is looking for superior entertainment for their event. Thank you, Peter!!” – Nancy Radis (Wedding at Palmer House Hilton)
Selecting Your Wedding Ceremony Music
Posted on August 6, 2007
Written by Peter
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Our clients often have us play for their wedding ceremony and need our help organizing and selecting music. We normally play for about a half hour as the guests are arriving and being seated and a half hour for the ceremony. Most brides and grooms request a variety of classical pieces for the seating of the guests, leaving the choice to us, but we can also mix in some popular or Jewish music if desired.
Brides and grooms are most involved in choosing music for the ceremony itself. The best way to approach this is to first have a final order for the procession, so that we can see where the logical places to change music would be. Typically, we need to choose one to three pieces for everyone until the bride. The bride needs a piece of her own, and we need some music for the recessional. Let’s look at a simple procession example: Read more »
Write a Review of the Peter Hennes Orchestra
Posted on July 5, 2007
Written by Peter
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If you’re one of our clients, or you’ve seen the Peter Hennes Orchestra at an event and would like to comment on our performance, you can do so here. Read more »
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