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Ben Siems / The Willie August Project Because I play several instruments and a variety of musical styles, I can provide both wedding ceremony and reception music for almost any style of wedding, from traditional to casual.

My two main instruments are cello and guitar, and I regularly work with musicians who play all of the following: cello, violin, flute, trumpet, piano, upright bass, percussion, and others.

For wedding ceremonies, I have provided music in all of the following formats: Classical (solo cello, two cellos, cello with vocalist, cello and violin, etc.); Folk (solo guitar, guitar with vocalist, guitar with piano, etc.); Meditative jazz (cello and guitar, guitar with upright bass, etc.)

For wedding receptions, I have provided the following styles and instrumental combinations: Jazz (with my trio, The Willie August Project - http://WillieAugust.tripod.com); Rock/Reggae/Blues/etc. (four- or five-piece band); Standards/American songbook (various instrumentations, with or without vocalist).

Whatever your stylistic preferences are, you can be assured that I work only with professional musicians and will provide the soundtrack you need to make your special day as perfect as it can be.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$300

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$700

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Reception Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
String - Quartet
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Drums
Flute
Guitar
Organ
Piano
Trumpet
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals

Reviews of Ben Siems / Willie August Project

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Allison Sent on 07/07/2019
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Outstanding!

Ben is the definition of professionalism. It was clear that his number one priority was to make me happy with the final product, which I appreciated very much. Great communication throughout the process and and even better final product! I would 100% recommend Ben to anyone looking for a live musician for their event!
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Karin Sent on 02/10/2018
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Ben and his affiliated musicians were amazing to work with for my daughter's wedding. Ben coordinates with various musicians so you can get the combination of instruments you desire, which was important as we had trouble finding a duo of cellists. Ben meets with the couple to understand their vision, make recommendations, and handle all of the planning. He communicated in an incredibly thorough and responsive manner and followed through on every point, which is such a relief when you are handling the many details of a wedding!

In addition to a wide variety of prepared music, Ben offers the unique service of composing arrangements for any specific song that you desire, for a modest added fee. This allowed my daughter to put together the eclectic mix of music that perfectly captured the personality of their wedding.

The two cellists arrived promptly at the appointed time and were pleasant, prepared, and professional. The quality of their music was exceptional and made the ceremony and reception so lovely and memorable.

Our wedding budget was modest, so we weren't sure that live musicians were within reach. This group of musicians was more affordable than others we found, yet the caliber of their planning was absolutely top notch. In the end, we were so glad we hired these musicians as they really made the whole day more special.
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Silvia Sent on 12/31/2016
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Ben was so flexible, accommodating and understanding of our needs during the booking process, it was really easy to arrange all this. the day of we had exactly what we asked for, we didn't even realize what was going on while they were setting up and getting ready, and we enjoyed their music and flexibility very much. our guests loved the music and they all said the musicians were amazing. thank you Ben for everything!!

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