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About Jonathan Buchan

Experienced Organist and Singer available for Weddings and Funerals in any location across Scotland and the North of England.

Organist

Glasgow

Public liability insurance of £10 million

I have been involved as an Organist and Singer for over 25 years and have played for over 300 hundred weddings and 1200 funerals for every type of denomination. I am professional in all aspects of my work from start to finish. I am happy to play whatever is required and will offer advice where required. I gain a good reputation from clergy, funeral directors, families and bridal couples for all that I do for them musically.

Jonathan Buchan

5 out of 5

4 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Jonathan Buchan 's Reviews

5 out of 5

Jonathan was very communicative and attentive - he went out of his way to ensure the music for the funeral was as we wanted. Many thanks, Jonathan!

Reply from Jonathan Buchan

2 months ago

Thank you. An honour for me to play for your mums service. Thank you for your kind comments.

5 out of 5

Excellent and many thanks to Jonathan

Reply from Jonathan Buchan

9 months ago

Thank you for your kind comments

5 out of 5

Jonathan played at my wedding ceremony. His music was excellent and he was very professional to deal with from booking to the day itself! I would absolutely recommend anyone looking for an organist to book Jonathan.

Reply from Jonathan Buchan

1 year ago

Thank you so much for your kind review. Means a lot. Honoured to be part of your special day.

5 out of 5

Jonathan was highly recommended and we booked him after listening to his work on You Tube. Many in attendance commented on how beautiful the music was. He was very professional and we were very happy with the service.

Reply from Jonathan Buchan

1 year ago

Thank you so much for your kind comments.

Hello Jonathan. To hear the organ being played so beautifully meant so much to so many people, myself included. You also have a great singing voice. Thank you for all your help this morning. Would be delighted to have you back at St Andrew’s anytime.

Jonathan, i was so glad to see that it was you that was playing - i knew things were in the best hands - thank you so much - blessings

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Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore

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Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice

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Jonathan Buchan 's Song list

Largo Handel

Largo Dvorak

Nimrod Elgar

Bist du bei Mir Bach

Jesu, joy of mans desiring Bach

Ave Maria Schubert

Canon in D Pachelbel

Trumpet Voluntary Clarke

Trumpet Tune Stanley

Trumpet Tune Purcell

Minuet Berenice Handel

Minuet Alcina Handel

St Anthony Chorale Haydn

Andante Tranquillo Warlock

Air Water Music Handel

Hornpipe Water Music

Ode to Joy Beethoven

Grand March Aida Verdi

Bridal March Wagner

Wedding March Mendelssohn

Chorale and Fanfare Saint-Seans

March Scipio Handel

March Occasional Oratoria Handel

March Rinaldo Handel

Gabriel’s Oboe Morricone

Ashokan Farewell Ungar

John Dunbars Theme Williams

Sheep may safely graze Bach

Andante Fiocco

Au Fond du temple Saint Bizet

La Rejouissance Fireworks Handel

Gavotte Wesley

Panis Angelicus Franck

Elegy Thalben-Ball

Music from the Secret Garden

Andante Tranquillo Mendelssohn

Andante Religioso Mendelssohn

The Dark Island

Ye banks and braes

A Mans a Man

Red Rose

Scots Wha Hae

The Flower of the Quern

Rowan Tree

Dream Angus

Skye Boat Song

Westering Home

Auld Lang Syne

Coming through the rye

Kelvingrove

Flower of Scotland

Ae Fond Kiss

Eriskay love lilt

Men of Harlech

All through the night

Where’er you walk Handel

Art thou troubled Handel

The Lords my shepherd

Abide with me

How Great thou art

The Old Rugged Cross

Walk with me

I’ll walk with God

I watch the sunrise

All things bright and beautiful

Morning has broken

Do not be afraid

Be not afraid

Hail Queen of Heaven

I, the Lord of Sea and Sky

Eagles Wings

Love Divine

Sing Hosanna

Jonathan Buchan 's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£60
Up to 1 hour	£160
Up to 2 hours	£200
Up to 3 hours	£240

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception.

£120

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. Also includes hymns if it is a religious ceremony.

£160

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£250

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Being able to play what pieces or songs people want.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Many churches and Cathedrals in Central Scotland. Kelvingrove Art Galleries

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Handel and Bach.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Funeral of Johnnie Beattie.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I will be very flexible and fit in with your arrangements.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

I am in the process of offering this service.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually set up an hour before the event. Won’t probably require the full time.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Our set lists are there to be chosen from. I’m happy to add any pieces to those lists to suit your occasion.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, if I need to bring my own equipment I will do. I will check churches organs before arriving.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I am certainly happy to learn new pieces and songs as required.

Musicianship

Genres:

Traditional church music, Contemporary Christian, Baroque, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Opera, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Country, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Welsh folk, Jazz, Gospel, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Classical, Rock, World music, Australian music, French music, German music, Italian music, Jewish music, Polish music, Scottish music

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Instruments:

Organ, Singer, Keyboard, Singing pianist

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Event types:

Funeral / Memorial service, Wedding, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Charity event, Corporate event, Private event, Concert, Theatre / Show, Burns night, Virtual event, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Composer, Accompanist, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Repetiteur, Singing teaching, Examiner, Arranger, Community music worker

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