Traditional wedding musicians provide music that accompanies a wedding ceremony from a standard set of repertoire – usually from the Top 10 Wedding Hits. Cantabile Wedding Music offers new music that is composed specifically for your wedding! Music has the potential to play a significant role by setting the mood, atmosphere and creating an emotional connection between you and your guests. Standard wedding music is void of this connection as the music has no true relationship with the wedding. Customized music can be a powerful tool that has a direct influence with the emotions of the special day!

Why have the same music performed at your wedding that your friends’ had? Experience how a musical masterpiece composed for you can be the most special melody you will ever hear! Remember, the debut of your music coincides with the debut of your new life together!

Cantabile Wedding Music works directly with you and your fiancée to compose the music that will enhance your wedding ceremony. You will be an active member of the artistic process where your input, personalities and love story will be incorporated into the music.
Samples for each part of your wedding ceremony will be composed and presented to you. You will have time to review each sample before deciding on what direction to take. Before the music is finalized, all pieces will be presented to you to ensure that your ideas and needs have been met! If needed, Cantabile will continue to edit your music until you are satisfied.

Since the music is composed to enhance your ceremony, Cantabile Wedding Music will assist in choreographing the wedding ceremony. The music can play a significant role to set the mood, atmosphere and create an emotional response that reflects you and your fiancée’s style! We will sit down with you to discuss the order of events in the ceremony and coordinate the music with each moment. Just think of us as a director for your ceremony! We will take the stress of the actual wedding procession by ensuring all members of the bridal party enter at the appropriate time. It is our goal to make this not just your special day, but a moment that you can enjoy by taking away the stress of it all!

Canadian Pianist DEREK ZHI GUANG CHIU has provided live music for over one hundred weddings in Canada and the United States. A graduate of the prestigious Manhattan School of Music, Derek is trained to be on the stage and has a thorough understanding of music composition. Derek has performed internationally with notable performances in North Carolina, New York City, Toronto, Paris, and Vila Seca (Spain).

Singer/Song Writer TRINA NESTIBO is one of Canada’s emerging folk artists. Frequently heard on CBC Radio, Trina has performed at The Neil Young Tribute Show, Lilac Festival, Mountain View Music Festival, Edge of the World Festival, Atlin Summer Music Festival, South Country Fair, as well as the Rocky Mountain, Full Moon and Northern Lights Folk Clubs in Calgary & Edmonton, AB.

Absolutely! Lyrics speak powerfully and when partnered with music, the story telling potential is limitless. Maybe you have a favourite poem, religious verse or text; Let us know and we will compose music that will match the words. If you choose to have lyrics written for you, Cantabile Wedding Music will work directly with you to ensure that the text and music bring forth your vision and ideas!

Will I get a copy of the music?

You will receive a bound copy of the sheet music and a digitally recorded copy. If you would like to have your music used on your wedding day DVD, we can provide the music to your videographer. If you choose to have copies of the CD’s for your guests, Cantabile Wedding Music can provide affordable options for productions.

Since each project is unique and specific to your needs, it is best to book Cantabile Wedding Music as soon as possible. It takes time for the creative process to work therefore allowing us the time to capture your individual personalities in the music will result in music that artistically represents you and your fiancée. This also allows time for brain storming, re-editing and production of the project.

The goal of Cantabile Wedding Music is to create inspiring, artistic and customized music that tells your story! Since your wedding music is composed for you and your fiancée, your project will carry a unique cost. For a complimentary pricing consultation email us at derek@cantabileweddingmusic.com or by phone at 403-667-1753.