The Good Fortune String Trio (Minneapolis, Minnesota) accompanies vocal soloist, Diane Martinson, as part of a beautiful wedding ceremony music experience. The trio consists of violin, viola, and cello. The trio provides elegant prelude, processional, vocal accompaniment, and recessional/ postlude music. Adding the pianist to the strings & voice creates a wonderful ceremony music ensemble. It allows unique performances with a wider variety of music choices.

String Trio Samples Bourree from Water Music Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring Apache Wedding Blessing One Hand One Heart Fireworks Music - La Rejouissance if the audio samples won't start click here	Anna Meek:violin, Joe Kaiser:cello, Mary Crippen-Miklethun:viola

The Good Fortune String Trio's repertoire includes many classics as well as other unique selections for your ceremony music. They will also accommodate special requests.

"The trio was absolutely beautiful!!! We had so many compliments on them after the ceremony... I couldn't believe how talented they are and the music/sound was perfect!! Thank you so much for offering us such great service and I would definitely recommend you and the trio to others. Thanks again!! Your talent was greatly appreciated!" —Trisha A.

"Diane, I got teary eyed when you were singing last night but I held it back... The strings were a wonderful addition to our ceremony songs." —Cheri S.

"Derak and I would like to thank you for coordinating the Good Fortune Trio. They were excellent. I will be sure to send on the referrals." —Derak & Amy A.

"Thank you for performing at our wedding! You did a fabulous job, we were incredibly impressed and received many compliments from our guests!" —Renae & Ryan

Rates are available for classical reception music, holiday music or as solo instrumentalists.

Piano Accompanist - JJ Saecker

For over 13 years, JJ has been pianist for ceremonies and reception bands with Diane Martinson Music, Inc. He often performs with vocalist, Diane Martinson and the Good Fortune String Trio at weddings to provide the richest experience in ceremony music. A portable keyboard is available for locations without pianos / outdoor weddings.

He can be booked as a solo pianist for your social hour or dinner music. The string trio can be added to any of the selections in the samples below.

Piano Accompanist - Joy Schwarz

Joy has a degree in instrumental music from the University of WI - La Crosse and has been an accompanist for 13 years. She is currently teaching music for the Anoka school system. Joy is a singer in several Diane Martinson Music, Inc. groups.

Joy plays for wedding ceremonies as well as adding a touch of elegance to your social hour.

Piano Samples
	Air for Water Music (Handel)		Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
	Canon in D		Trumpet Tune (Purcell)
	Bridal Chorus		Wedding March
	Allegro Maestoso a.k.a. Hornpipe		Intrada Maestoso
	Ode To Joy		Prince of Denmark's March (Clarke)
	Rondeau a.k.a. The Masterpiece		Tranquility
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Wedding ceremony organist is only available by referral, Contact Diane Martinson for details.

Cocktail and dinner music pianists can use an on-site piano or portable keyboard. Music selections include jazz standards, Broadway show tunes, and classical and popular music favorites.

Harpist, Serena O'Meara has been a full-time professional harpist, composer, arranger and harp teacher in Western Wisconsin for twenty years. She provides elegant music for your ceremony and reception on pedal and/or lever harps.

Serena accompanies vocalist, Diane Martinson and plays all ceremony music - prelude, processional, vocal accompaniment, recessional and postlude music.

Harp Samples
	Ode to Joy
	Canon in D
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Male vocalists are available for duets with singer Diane Martinson. Wedding ceremony soloists, Jennifer Rotty and Meg Miura, are back up subs for Diane and are available by referral.

Vocalist - Jennifer Rotty

Jennifer Rotty performs in several of Diane Martinson's musical groups. She is a Catholic mass cantor and has a degree in vocal music.

Jen's Samples
	I've Dreamed Of You
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Vocalist - Meg Miura

Meg Miura sings professionally for wedding ceremonies and musical theater production. She also performs in several of Diane Martinson's musical groups.

"Diane, A customer of mine told me she was really pleased with your services. You referred her to your backup musicians because you were booked. She met with them and said they were really great. Thanks--it's so nice to pass customers on to qualified professionals!" —Sharon, Pianist for Parties

Guitarist, Glen Newton plays many instruments for Diane Martinson Music, Inc. including piano and classical guitar. He's been featured as a guitarist with the House Brand Woodwind Ensemble, and the White Knuckles Bluegrass Band.

Glen has composed and arranged music for classical guitar and voice. His repertoire includes solo guitar pieces as well as vocal accompaniment.

Guitar Samples
	Apache Wedding Blessing
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Flutist, Paula Gudmundson holds a Masters of Music Degree in Flute Performance from the University of North Texas. Paula is a faculty member at MacPhail Center for Music, Saint Paul Conservatory of Music and the Minnetonka Music Academy.

Paula performs with piano and vocalist Diane, harp, string trio. Also available as a flute duo performing duets by Haydn, Mozart, Bach, Corelli, Boccherini and Telemann.

Flute Samples
	Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
	Mozart flute duet
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