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 and postlude music. Adding Diane's pianist to the strings & voice creates a wonderfully rich 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	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 wedding 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 - J.J. Saecker

Pianist J.J. Saecker has been performing with Diane Martinson Music, Inc. for over 14 years. He plays and arranges music for the ceremonies and reception bands. He accompanies vocalist, Diane Martinson and they will also incorporate beautiful accompniment with the Good Fortune String Trio or harp, providing the most luxurious experience in ceremony music. J.J. transcribes new music for client special request songs. A portable keyboard is available for locations without pianos and outdoor weddings.

Available as a Solo Pianist for your social hour and dinner music.
The string trio can be added in 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 15 years. She taught music for the Anoka school system, and is presently the Director of Worship Ministries at Prairie Oak Community Church in Andover. Joy is also a singer in Diane Martinson Music's variety band.

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

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 they will provide a portable keyboard. Music selections include jazz standards, Broadway show tunes, Classical and popular music favorites.

Harpist, Serena O'Meara is a full-time professional harpist, composer,and teacher in Western Wisconsin. She provides elegant music on pedal harp and /or lever harp for outdoor weddings. Serena accompanies vocalist, Diane Martinson and plays all ceremony music, and vocal accompaniment.

"Diane, and Serena, both Michael and I just wanted to thank you for being a part of our special day! The music was beautiful. It was greatly appreciated and more!!." —Melissa & Michael

	Harp Samples
		Ode to Joy
		Canon in D

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.

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

Dr. Glen Newton plays a variety of instruments for Diane Martinson Music, Inc., including classical guitar, trumpet, piccolo trumpet, piano, and mandolin. His guitar playing includes solo performance and vocal accompaniment. He has also performed and taught advanced classes to guitarists and other instrumentalists at acoustic instrument workshops in Michigan.

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.