Rebecca Newman - Classical and contemporary wedding singer for weddings, receptions and events in york yorkshire devon and uk

Drinks Receptions

I also specialise in drinks receptions and can provide many different styles with or without live accompaniment. You could have a classical recital for maximum impact, or background music with a more modern set of swng-jazz or light pop. For an extra fee I can bring a pianist to accompany me, or even a classical guitarist, a harpist or a string quartet. I can also offer a scaled-down version of my swing-jazz band as a trio or quartet. If you're not sure just send me an email and we can discuss your ideas.

For more information on the other styles I do please visit the swing-jazz page and the modern page, or jump straight to the listen online page to see samples of the wide range of styles I cover.

Evening Celebrations

If you're looking for something a bit special to get your guests up and dancing at your evening event my swing-jazz band is just the thing. With a vibrant and glamorous style we can provide fun renditions of many old favourites including those sung by The Rat Pack, Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, and more. See the swing-jazz page for full details.

Alternatively, if you're a big fan of classical music I can perform for some after dinner or evening entertainment, singing classical greats like Nessun Dorma, Time to Say Goodbye, Canto Della Terra and so on. Or I can offer a variety evening starting with opera, then moving to swing-jazz and/or show songs, and ending with some well known pop songs from the 50s through to today.

The list of options really is endless so please feel free to get in touch wit your own ideas. There are discounts available for booking another part of the day with me along with your ceremony, not to mention making it easier dealing with just one person.

Quick Links: Wedding Ceremonies & Blessings Drinks Receptions Evening Celebrations Please feel free to browse this page to read about the service I offer as well as read some customer testimonials and listen to some sound samples. I can also provide entertainment for drinks receptions or after dinner entertainment at the reception, just take a look at the different styles I offer and email me with any questions or ideas. I can also help find other musicians for you like harpists, pianists, string quartets, etc. Wedding Ceremonies & Blessings I have been singing at weddings since the age of 15 and have sung at a wide range of venues including large medieval castles and country hotels to small intimate churches. I can provide beautiful songs to add that little sparkle that will keep your guests talking about your wedding ceremonies for a long time to come. There are very few restrictions on your song choices so you really do have thousands to choose from! The main restriction is that you can't have anything with religious connotations at a civil ceremony. I will gladly give you all the support you need to help you choose songs that will suit your ceremony best. I have a wide repertoire to choose from - some tried and tested traditional wedding songs as well as some suggestions for less widely used songs. You're also welcome to request one of your all time favourites, whether it's by Mozart or Madonna! Once you have completed your booking I will send a complimentary copy of my CD album, to help give you some ideas. If you choose songs in a foreign language I can provide a translation to go in the order of service on request.		Christina & Andrew Nottingham, Nov 06 "Thank you so much for singing at our wedding, you were fantastic. So many people commented on what a beautiful touch it added to our day. You sang Nella Fantasia perfectly - it was exactly how I hoped it would be." Katie & Neil Allerton Castle, Jul 07 "Rebecca sang at our wedding at Allerton Castle in Knaresborough. From helping us with song choices to her performance on the day Rebecca was always professional. Walking down the aisle to her fantastic voice was simply stunning; she added a personal touch to our ceremony that we will never forget. Rebecca was the perfect compliment to our perfect day- need we say more!"
	Some favourite songs include those below - the titles underlined can be listened to by clicking on the words: Religious Ave Maria (Bach-Gounod) Ave Maria (Schubert) Panis Angelicus (Frank) Amazing Grace (Trad.) Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Pie Jesu O for the Wings of a Dove On Eagle's Wings (Isaiah 40:31) Secular Where E're You Walk (Handel) O Mio Babbino Caro (Puccini) Voi Che Sapete (Mozart) O Del Mio Dolce Ardor (Gluck) She Moved Thru' the Fair Caro Mio Ben (Giordani) Scarborough Fair (Trad.) Songbird (Eva Cassidy) You Raise Me Up If I Loved You (from Carousel) One Hand, One Heart (from West Side Story) Please email me with date, time and location for a quote.
Drinks Receptions I also specialise in drinks receptions and can provide many different styles with or without live accompaniment. You could have a classical recital for maximum impact, or background music with a more modern set of swng-jazz or light pop. For an extra fee I can bring a pianist to accompany me, or even a classical guitarist, a harpist or a string quartet. I can also offer a scaled-down version of my swing-jazz band as a trio or quartet. If you're not sure just send me an email and we can discuss your ideas. For more information on the other styles I do please visit the swing-jazz page and the modern page, or jump straight to the listen online page to see samples of the wide range of styles I cover. Evening Celebrations If you're looking for something a bit special to get your guests up and dancing at your evening event my swing-jazz band is just the thing. With a vibrant and glamorous style we can provide fun renditions of many old favourites including those sung by The Rat Pack, Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, and more. See the swing-jazz page for full details. Alternatively, if you're a big fan of classical music I can perform for some after dinner or evening entertainment, singing classical greats like Nessun Dorma, Time to Say Goodbye, Canto Della Terra and so on. Or I can offer a variety evening starting with opera, then moving to swing-jazz and/or show songs, and ending with some well known pop songs from the 50s through to today. The list of options really is endless so please feel free to get in touch wit your own ideas. There are discounts available for booking another part of the day with me along with your ceremony, not to mention making it easier dealing with just one person. Please to request a quote please email me on the Contact page. Photo taken in the Museum Gardens, York, by James at www.photech-york.com This website is copyright Rebecca Newman, 2004-2008 Designed and maintained by Rebecca Newman.		Mel & Rich, Devon, Aug 03 "Rebecca's Singing of Ave Maria at our wedding service will always be a treasured memory for both of us. It really did make the service extra special with an individual touch. Many guests commented on Becky's stunning voice which filled the church as we signed the register." Clare & James Malton, Jul 05 "Rebecca sang at our wedding at St Mary's Church in Old Malton; her performance was fantastic and made our day extra special. We highly recommend her!!!" John & Joanna Harrogate, Jan 06 "Our wedding was at St Olave's Church in York. The grandeur of the church was quite something creating a great atmosphere for our special day. The weather was glorious and the sense of occasion was unforgettable. Rebecca's superb voice was an integral part of the day and without her presence and professionalism there would undoubtedly have been something missing. We had endless comments from our guests praising Rebecca's performance and not only that, she's a lovely girl to boot."