Jenny Rees

Jenny Rees started to learn the piano at the age of 9 and the clarinet at 10. From a young age, Jenny has performed music, progressing through the Bristol Schools Symphony Orchestra, Avon Schools Symphonic Wind Band, Juggernaut Big Band and the Tuxedo Junction Swing Band amongst others. Jenny’s interest in music led her into arranging and composing. Her first major public success was a Sinfonietta for Wind Band completed in 1987 while she was studying at the Welsh College of Music and Drama (1986-1989). The college wind band gave the work its first performance at the Colston Hall in Bristol, resulting in a Radio Bristol interview and a favourable write-up in Winds magazine. After 3 years studying the clarinet with Martin Ronchetti, Jenny graduated with a Performer’s Diploma and an award for her contribution to chamber music. Whilst at the Welsh College, Jenny discovered her talent for accompanying others on piano, often with Jane for recitals and other performances. She soon established herself as a freelance professional musician and teacher and has enjoyed continued success in her chosen career. Jenny is currently accompanist to two choral societies and regularly performs with other soloists. More recently, she has turned again to composing; her first published piece is called 'Joviality' for clarinet quartet and is available through Queen's Temple Publications; they also publish 'Oon Tunes' - five fun pieces for BassOon! Other music by Jenny is available through Creighton's Collection or by contacting her directly. The Duo includes ‘Continuity’ in their repertoire; a contemporary classical duet composed by Jenny. Jenny was Musical Director for Sodbury Vale Musical Comedy Club's 2006 production of Little Shop of Horrors. Reviewed by the Rose Bowl Awards, they considered “The Orchestral input was sensitive and supportive and with good musicality, and with excellent underscoring at all times"

What we offer We can play music to suit your event

Wedding Ceremonies:-
The duo perform at civil & religious ceremonies. On the day the Duo normally play background music for 1/2 an hour prior to the start of the ceremony to entertain the guests and during the ceremony itself they usually play four pieces:-

One selected piece for the Processional March
Two selected pieces during Signing of the Register
One selected piece for the Recessional March

We offer the chance of a meeting to select the Ceremony Music. At the meeting the Duo play a variety of different tunes to help you choose music to suit their style of wedding. If you want a particular tune for the ceremony that is not in our repertoire we will do our best to write a special arrangement. Providing the duo has already been booked for the wedding there is no charge for the meeting or for writing a special arrangement.

Wedding Receptions:-
We can be booked for either the pre reception drinks the reception itself or for both parts of the reception. A meeting to select music is not required for receptions. You only need to let us know sort of Reception Music you would like. During the Welcoming Line Up we are happy to play specific requests from our repertoire. Also if the Bride & Groom are making an entrance into the dining room after the guests are seated the duo can play a specific piece, perhaps the same Recessional March as used at the ceremony, as the couple enter the room and proceed to the top table. When playing during the wedding breakfast we do not put a time limit on the performance. We start playing when your guests enter the room and do not finish until the end of the meal, so that we can depart before the speeches start.

What we offer We can play music to suit your event

Concerts & Festivals:-
The Berkeley Flute and Piano Duo can be booked to perform concerts and recitals for festivals, fund raising events, corporate entertainment and private parties. Jenny Rees & Jane Groves are highly experienced performers who delight in performing in a concert / recital environment. They have given recitals at many venues including Bristol’s St. George’s Brandon Hill and the Colston Hall, St. David’s Hall in Cardiff, the Royal Academy of Music and St. David’s in Pembrokeshire. The flute and piano duo welcome enquiries from promoters and are able to provide suitable programmes for all occasions - please contact Jenny or Jane to discuss your requirements.

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