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Melys Winds
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About Melys Winds
Est. September 2016 | Versatile Wind Chamber Group
Wind ensemble
Cardiff
Public liability insurance of £10 million
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This act has been working with Encore for over 7 years
Musicianship
Genres:
Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Traditional church music, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Fanfare, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Musical theatre, Renaissance, Easy listening, Light music, Covers, World music, Early music, Welsh folk
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Melys Winds' Song list
Most Popular
Arranged for wind quintet and/or wind trio
Bridal Chorus (popularly known as Here Comes the Bride) - R. Wagner
Wedding March (usually recessional music) - Felix Mendelssohn
Canon in D - J. Pachelbel
Eine kleine Nachtmusik - W.A. Mozart
Pavane - G. Fauré
Wind Trio arrangements
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
"Air" from Suite in D (popularly known as "Air on the G string") - J.S. Bach
"Arioso" from Cantata BWV 156 - J.S. Bach
"Sheep May Safely Graze" from the Hunting Cantata BWV 208 - J.S. Bach
Wachet auf, BWV 140 - J.S. Bach
Ode to Joy - L. van Beethoven
Hungarian Dance No. 5 - J. Brahms
Theme from Symphony No. 1 - J. Brahms
Trumpet Tune - J. Clarke
Trumpet Voluntary - J. Clarke
"Flower Duet" from Lakmé - L. Delibes
Panis Angelicus - C. Franck
Selections from Water Music - G.F. Handel
Selections from Royal Fireworks Music - G.F. Handel
"Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" from Solomon - G.F. Handel
"Largo" from Xerxes - G.F. Handel
Rondeau - J.J. Mouret
Ave verum corpus, K. 618 - W.A. Mozart
Ave Maria - F. Schubert
Spring I. Allegro - A. Vivaldi
Winter II. Largo - A. Vivaldi
Wind Quintet arrangements
Overture to Candide - L. Bernstein
Chanson du matin - E. Elgar
Salut d'amour - E. Elgar
Water Music - G.F. Handel
The Entertainer - S. Joplin
"Intermezzo" from Cavalleria Rusticana - P. Mascagni
Carnival of the Animals - C. Saint-Saëns
Cwm Rhondda - arranged by Rowena Mayo
Abide with Me - arranged by Rowena Mayo
Welsh Chamber Music
Wind Quintet - William Mathias
Divertimento for Wind Quintet - Mervyn Burtch
Silver Apples of the Moon - Peter Reynolds
Romanza for Oboe and Clarinet - Grace Williams
Standard Wind Quintet Repertoire
Trois pièces brèves - J. Ibert
Wind Quintet - C. Nielsen
Polly Horton and Rowena Mayo continually arrange well-known works for our group, and are always open to suggestions and requests.
Customer questions
Do you have different line-up options?
Our lineup is usually flute, oboe and clarinet, but we can also mix and match with bassoon and horn, depending on your needs and our individual availability.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
As we're a live acoustic ensemble, we don't use a PA, and therefore aren't able to offer and iPod service. The exception is if you've got a DJ setup separate from the music we will provide.
How much time do you need to set up?
We like to arrive at least an hour early, if not 90 minutes to acclimate to the space and do a sound check.
Can you roam around while you perform?
We don't normally do this, as we're usually bound to our chairs and stands. However, if you would like one or two songs with us roaming the area, this would be an additional £30 for us to memorise your chosen songs.
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
We are more than happy to create a bespoke set for your event. We have a few stand-bys, but after all, it's your day, so please let us know what will work and if you'd like any additional songs.
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?
All our equipment is ours, and is included in the quote. We often require chairs for the performance, but we bring our own stands and instruments.
Can you learn song requests before the event?
If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.
What do your clients love most about your performances?
We honestly love to make music, and it shows! We're passionate about creating the best atmosphere for each performance, and we are dedicated to communication with clients throughout the process.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
We've performed at the Dora Stoutzker Hall at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, as well as graduations, recital halls, and more.
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
We all came to the Royal Welsh to do our postgraduate degrees, so a lot of our heroes are professional classical musicians in the industry. As far as other ensembles, we especially appreciate the work of the Carion Quintet, London Winds, Cardiff Winds, Schubert Ensemble, Calefax Reed Quintet, the Gould Trio, and the Emerson Quartet.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
We had the honour of playing Welsh composer Peter Reynolds' "Silver Apples of the Moon" at his memorial service in March 2017.
Melys Winds' Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
3 musicians
Performance duration | Price | |
Up to 1 hour | £600 | |
Up to 2 hours | £800 | |
Up to 3 hours | £1000 |
Packages
Wedding ceremony3 musicians
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£400
Add-ons
Skype Consultation and 3 New Songs Learned
+£50
Melys Winds
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Melys Winds' Reviews
From customers:
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Sara W
6 years ago, for a Funeral / Memorial service in Thornhill Rd
GP
Glyn P
6 years ago, for a Funeral / Memorial service in North Rd