Brass Music for Weddings

Trumpeter Jesse Hazzard-Watkins performs elegant, reflective, grand, and glorious classical music for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and other events. Jesse’s music ranges from magnificent brass fanfares and marches for ceremonies to light and cheerful classical music for receptions. He performs as a soloist on trumpet, with organ or piano accompaniment, or as a member of various brass chamber ensembles, including brass quintet.

Brass music is perfect for enhancing the glorious feeling of your wedding day. Let Jesse give your wedding a special and celebratory atmosphere!

music during the ceremony

Jesse’s glorious trumpeting includes prelude music, processional music, fanfares, hymns or other music during the ceremony, and recessional music. He will work with the couple to arrange the best program to enhance each section of the wedding.

music for the reception

Jesse plays a variety of classical music for receptions with brass quintets and other small ensembles. A brass chamber ensemble provides the special touch of cheerful and celebratory background music that you are looking for; perfect for cocktail hours and hors d’oeuvres.

sample recordings

Click to listen to recordings of Jesse performing selected pieces appropriate for wedding ceremonies and receptions. These selections were recorded at the First Congregational Church in Amherst, MA and mixed at Northfire, with organ accompaniment by Rodney Gisick.

Fanfare from Ablassen (Reiche): A fanfare to announce the bride or wedding party.

Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke): A classic processional.

Bist du bei mir (Bach): This lovely piece can be played during the ceremony.

Trumpet Tune (Purcell): Another classic piece, this works well for the recessional.

contact information

To contact Jesse about music for your special day and to set up a free consultation email Jesse or call (510) 388-4370.