April 17, 2010, Leslie & Jon's wedding at The Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

Leslie & Jon were married at The Chesapeake Bay Beach Club's Sunset Ballroom on April 17, 2010. It was a cold & windy day on the bay, but fortunately the ceremony was inside! Our Flute & String Trio performed The Pachelbel Canon for the bridal party's processional and Trumpet Voluntary for Leslie's entrance. At the end of the ceremony, we played Handel's Hornpipe for the recessional. The couple had planned to have their cocktail hour upstairs on the outside deck, however the windy weather did not allow for this to take place. The guests tried going outside, but quickly moved back inside and resumed the cocktail hour in the Sunset Ballroom.

April 11, 2010, Stacey & Kevin's wedding at Thorpewood

Stacey & Kevin were married on April 11, 2010 at Thorpewood, which is located on top of a mountain near Frederick. The couple, who loves the outdoors, had us perform music for their pre-ceremony & ceremony in the "Pine Cathedral." This area was shaded by large pine trees and the pews were made of trees, which resembled life size "Lincoln Logs." They chose our String Trio to perform The Pachelbel Canon in D for the processional to the chuppah. After Kevin broke the glass, we played Spring, from Vivaldi's Four Seasons. After the ceremony, we quickly drove across the street and played cocktail hour music on the screened in porch of Thorpewood. Such a beautiful & rustic location!

December 5, 2009, Kristen and Barts wedding at The Overhills Mansion

The Antares Musicians - Flute and String Trio

April, 10, 2010, Chris & Virginia's wedding at The Mansion at Valley Country Club

Chris and Virginia were married on April 10, 2010 at The Mansion at The Valley Country Club in Towson, Maryland. Our Flute & String Trio performed pre-ceremony music inside the mansion as their guests were arriving. Our trio performed Trumpet Voluntary for their bridal party's processional and Panis Angelicus for Virginia's big entrance. The ceremony was very short and before we knew it, we were playing the Hornpipe/Finale from Handel's Water Music. After the ceremony, we quickly moved to another room in the mansion to play cocktail hour music for their guests. Many people commented on our wonderful performance of Beatles songs during this time.

April 2, 2010, Good Friday Performance at Christ Church

One of our violinists, Tammy, performed Kol Nidre along with Paul (organist) on April 2, 2010 at 3:00 for the Good Friday service at Christ Church in Baltimore. This beautiful performance came at the end of the service and was a time of reflection for the parishioners. After Tammy & Paul finished their performance of Kol Nidre, the service ended in silence.

March 14, 2010 - Miranda & Lloyd's wedding

Miranda and Lloyd were married today at The McDonogh School's, Tagart Chapel. Our Violin and Piano Duo performed for the couples pre-ceremony and ceremony. The ceremony was delayed a bit, which may have been due to the fire hydrant/water main break on Reisterstown Road. We continued to play pre-ceremony music until the ceremony was ready to begin. The couple chose The Flower Song for their wedding party's entrance and The Pachelbel Canon for Miranda's big entrance. The bride wore a strapless white gown with purple inlay, which beautifully complimented the bridesmaid's lavender dresses. The couple chose The Hallelujah Chorus for their recessional and Ode To Joy for the postlude selection. To listen to some of our performance, please visit our podcast page of our website. This couple was very sweet and a joy with which to work. We wish them the best in their new life together!

March 7, 2010 - Bridal Show at The Columbia Sheraton

The Antares Musician's Flute and String Trio performed on March 7, 2010 at the Columbia Sheraton for the Britton Events Bridal Show from 1:30 until 4:30. Our consultants were available to speak with the many brides and grooms as the musicians continued to perform. We used our Bose system which helped us to adjust our volume to this setting, allowing our music to be heard while still remaining “atmospheric” in the background. We had many couples and vendors compliment our playing. We also received many requests from the vendors, which we were able to accommodate. We look forward to hearing from the numerous brides that signed our register!

February 27, 2010 - Kristen & Dan's Wedding

Kristen and Dan were married on February 27, 2010 at The Gramercy Mansion. The had an intimate wedding with their relatives and friends in attendance. The couple chose our Violin and Cello Duo to perform for their pre-ceremony, wedding ceremony, and cocktails. To listen to our live performance at their wedding, please click here to visit the podcast page of our website. The couple requested that we play, "This I Swear" for their first dance. They were very happy with our performance and thoroughly appreciated how our music enhanced their special day!

February 21, 2010 - Sheraton Baltimore North's Bridal Show

The Antares Musicians performed at the Sheraton Baltimore North's Bridal Show on Sunday, February 21, 2010. Our Flute and String Trio performed from 11:30 until 3:00 in the foyer as the brides, grooms, and their guests registered. To listen to our live performance that day, please click here to visit the podcast page of our website.

January 22, 2010 - Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institue

On Friday, January 22, 2010 our superb String Trio performed at the new Clarice Smith building, which is part of The JHU's Wilmer Eye Institute in East Baltimore. We performed classical music as the doctors, professors, and guests had an opportunity to tour the magnificent facility. Just prior to the dinner service, our String Trio quickly moved to the area where the dinner was to be served. We continued playing classical music as well as popular, jazz, tangos, and show tunes. We used our Bose amplification system to project our sound in the enormous atrium area. Our music added a beautiful ambiance to this elegant event.

January 15, 2010 - The Turf Valley Bridal Extravaganza

The Turf Valley Resort held their annual Bridal Extravaganza on Friday, January 15, 2010 from 4:00-10:00 p.m. Some of our musicians and consultants greeted brides and their guests as they made their way around the event. We handed out over 100 gift bags to the brides that visited our booth. At 7:00, our popular Flute and String Trio performed in the Grand Ballroom during the dinner service for the brides and their guests. We performed under the chuppah, which was located at the head of the catwalk. We used our new Bose amplification system, which allowed our sound to be projected throughout the large ballroom. We played a mixture of classical, jazz, Latin, popular, and show tunes during the dinner service. We had a wonderful time performing at this well-organized and well-attended event!

December 31, 2009 - Leslie and Ryan's wedding

On New Year's Eve 2009, Leslie and Ryan were married at The Belvedere Hotel in Baltimore. The couple chose our String Trio to perform for their wedding in the Charles Room and their cocktail hour in the John Eager Room. Since the couple had a fondness for The Beatles music, they requested that we play all Beatles music for their ceremony. We played "I Will" for the bridal party's entrance and "Here Comes The Sun" for Leslie's entrance. They chose "When I'm 64" for their recessional, which was the perfect ending to their beautiful ceremony. We immediately moved across the lobby to the John Eager Room, where we performed for their cocktail hour. Their guests were very appreciative of our music, as they applauded after every selection!

December 26, 2009 - Shawn and Brian's wedding

On December 26, 2009 Shawn and Brian were married at The Turf Valley Resort in The Elicott Room. They chose our brilliant flute an string trio to perform for their ceremony and cocktail hour. During the ceremony, we played Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, Air from the Water Music Suite, The Pachelbel Canon in D, The Bridal Chorus, Air on a G, and finally Ode to Joy by Beethoven. After the ceremony we quickly moved to The Terrace on the Green restaurant, where their cocktail hour and reception took place. We performed an eclectic mixture of jazz, tangos, and popular music.

December 12, 2009 - Bar Mitzvah

On December 12, 2009, we played at The Bolton Street Synagogue for Michael's Bar Mitzvah. Bob, our pianist, and Tammy, our violnist, played a mixture of traditional Jewish, classical, ragtime, jazz, and show tunes during the hors d’oeuvres and dinner service.

December 8, 2009,

On December 8, 2009, we performed for The Charm City Concierge's Holiday Party held the Hyatt Regency in Baltimore. Our String Trio performed for two hours in the Pisces Room, which is located at the top of the Hyatt. We played a mixture of holiday, jazz, Latin, and popular music. The view from this room was amazing-we overlooked Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Everyone, including the wait staff, raved about our performance as well as the music we chose!

December 4 & 5, 2009 - Ellicott City Weddings and Events Grand Opening

On Friday, December 4, 2009, Ellicott City hosted their annual Midnight Madness event in Historic Ellicott City. Our Flute, Violin, and Piano Trio performed on 12/4 for the Grand Opening of E.C.'s newest wedding venue, "Ellicott City Weddings and Events." The street was packed with people of all ages from 6:00 p.m. until midnight. The next day, 12/5, our Flute and String Trio performed at the same venue. The venue is a newly restored, intimate building on main street, perfect for weddings and other events. It accommodates approximately 60 people or less. Since it was a snowy afternoon, E.C. was not as busy as expected, however we did have the chance to meet a few prospective brides.

November 21, 2009

On November 21, 2009 Virginia and Paul were married at The Tremont Grand in Baltimore. Their ceremony took place in the Edinburgh Room, which is located on the 5th floor. They selected our Violin, Cello, and Piano Trio to perform for their ceremony and cocktail hour. For the ceremony we played: Air on the G String, Trumpet Voluntary, Pachelbel Canon, Bridal Chorus, Bach's Ave Maria, and The Wedding March. We moved the the Doric Room for the cocktail hour, where we performed on the raised stage area. We played a mixture of popular, jazz, and show tunes. Their guests LOVED the music!

November 14, 2009 - Sarah's wedding

On November 14, 2009, Sarah was married in one of the most beautiful churches we have ever seen. She was married at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis. Our String Trio played a beautiful mix of classical prelude music as the guests were arriving. For the processionals we played "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," "Pachelbel Canon," and Wagner's "Bridal March." During the ceremony we played "The Wedding Song" for the presentation of the gifts, "Ave Maria" and "Sleepers Awake" during Communion, "Air from the Water Music Suite" for the Dedication to the Blessed Mother, and finally "The Wedding March" for the recessional. We received MANY compliments from her guests!

November 14, 2009 - Kristin and Michael

Kristin and Michael were married on Saturday, November 14 at the Admiral Fell Inn. The ceremony took place just as it was getting dark and the lights of the surrounding Fells Point area--visible through the enormous windows along three walls of the fifth floor ballroom--provided a magical backdrop for a beautiful wedding. Our Flute and String Trio performed Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring and the very traditional Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin by Wagner for the processional and the traditional Bridal March of Mendelssohn for the recessional. For the cocktail hour the trio moved to another room and performed a mix of pop, showtunes, tangos, jazz and upbeat classical music.