Ross Mann is an award winning classical guitarist and chamber musician who has been performing for weddings, cocktails, corporate events, memorials, community events, open houses and other special events for over 25 years. Appearing either as a soloist as a member of a small ensemble, duo or trio (guitar with flute, violin, singer, etc), Ross can provide music in a range of styles for you and your guests to make your event one to remember!!
Selections include traditional wedding ceremony selections, a wide range of baroque, classical and romantic era compositions, exciting Spanish music, Brazilian and Latin American dances and solo arrangements of today hits!
When my wife Nadia and I decided to plan a wedding, Ross Mann was one of the first people I reached out to because I knew his musicianship would play an integral role in creating the right ambiance for our special day. We ended up hiring Ross to perform at both the ceremony and reception, which is a true testament to his versatility as a guitarist ! From Bach to Jobim to Taylor Swift, Ross can cover any style of music desired. Many of our guests had wonderful things to say about him as well!
In leading up to the wedding, it was easy to coordinate our requests and wedding-day arrangements over email as Ross was quite responsive. Anyone who has ever planned a wedding knows this is huge plus.
In summary, Ross Mann is top notch musician and human being! I would highly recommend for any wedding or event.
Paul & Nadia
I hired Ross to play classical guitar for a small outdoor celebration. He was great at communicating from the beginning, punctual, polite and above all made my event a beautiful experience. He’s a skilled musician and provided an ambiance for my guests (and importantly myself) to feel relaxed. I would definitely hire him for another event.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 480 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Looking for the perfect musical accompaniment for your special event? Ross Mann is an award winning classical guitarist and chamber musician who has been performing for special events for over 20 years and is available year-round throughout the greater Philadelphia area, Delaware Valley and South Jersey.
Selections include traditional wedding music for all faiths, a wide range of baroque, classical and romantic era compositions, exciting Spanish music, Brazilian and Latin American folk genres (bossa nova, y samba por violao, tangos, valses, e mas!), and custom arrangements of jazz, theater and popular songs! I can always offer guidance in choosing the perfect musical selections for you and your guests to enjoy at your upcoming wedding ceremony, cocktail party, business dinner, reception, restaurant, open house, convention or corporate event.
Ross is available throughout the Philadelphia, DE Valley and Jersey shore regions for special events including weddings, receptions, dinner parties and corporate events. Appearing either as a soloist as a member of a small ensemble, duo or trio (guitar with flute, violin, vocalist, and many other combinations), Ross can provide a wide variety of music that will entertain you and your guests all evening long!
"I received so many compliments on your guitar playing. Thank you so much!"
"We really appreciate everything you did. The music was played beautifully and all of our guests enjoyed themselves."
“I received so many compliments on your guitar playing. Thank you so much!"
“Thank you for the beautiful ceremony accompaniment you provided at our wedding. During the planning stages I was continually impressed by how professional and positive you were!”
Ross Mann is an award winning classical guitarist and chamber musician who has been performing for weddings and other special events for over 20 years. Ross is available year-round throughout the greater Philadelphia area, Delaware Valley and South Jersey and serves on the music faculty of several universities in the region.
Raised in Atlanta, Ross Mann began studying the guitar at eleven and quickly embraced the entire range of the repertoire, from Baroque lute transcriptions and the Spanish romantics to South American musics and contemporary compositions. Now based in Philadelphia and an award winnning soloist and chamber musician, his repertoire spans several centuries and many cultures, including both Baroque and Romantic masterworks alongside works from contemporary, pop, jazz and musical theater genres and a variety of folk traditions.
Ross provides all of his own equipment and can bring amplification suitable for virtually any space indoor or outdoors and only requires chairs without arms from the venue (or sufficient notice to bring folding chairs along).
| June 16, 2018 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| July 30, 2016 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| September 26, 2015 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| August 22, 2015 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| July 31, 2015 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
>Selecting music for parties, cocktails, dinners, etc....
While I am happy to accommodate special requests, most clients simply choose to feature one or more favorite genres or musical styles. For instance, for a dinner party you may like to hear works from the Classical and Romantic literature. Or perhaps Popular and Latin selections along with some Jazz standards for a cocktail party.
> Wedding ceremonies
The following selections include some of the most popular wedding ceremony selections in a variety of genres
(traditional, classical, or contemporary) and can be performed by small ensembles (Guitar and Flute/Guitar and Violin) as well as solo guitar. However, this list is BY NO MEANS COMPLETE, so do not hesitate to let me know if there are special songs you would like me to play!
>Entrance of the Wedding Party
Canon in D - J. Pachelbel
Mysterious Barricades - F. Couperin
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J. S. Bach
Gymnopedie No. 1 - E. Satie
Ave Maria - C. Gounod
>Processionals
Bridal Chorus - R. Wagner
Trumpet Voluntary - H. Purcell / AKA Prince Of Denmark's March by J. Clarke
Trumpet Tune and Air - Purcell
Wedding March from Midsummer Night's Dream - F. Mendelssohn
Wedding March from the Marriage of Figaro - W.A. Mozart
Air - J. Dowland
Pomp and Circumstance, Elgar
The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Handel
Music for the Royal Fireworks by Handel
>Recessionals
Trumpet Tune - H. Purcell
Canarios - G. Sanz (dance from Baroque Spain)
Trumpet Tune - H. Purcell
The Harmonious Blacksmith - G. Handel
Alla Danza from Water Music - G. Handel
Bouree - M. Praetorius
>Popular Songs & Theater Tunes
All you need is love - The Beatles
Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve
Bridge over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel
Forever - Ben Harper
Edelweiss - Rodgers & Hammerstein
Eleanor Rigby - Beatles
Everlong - Foo Fighters
Falling Slowly - Glen Hansard
Fire & Rain - James Taylor
Forever - Ben Harper
Here comes the sun - Beatles
Imagine - John Lennon
I'm yours - Jason Mraz
It might be you - David Grusin (& others)
The Inlaw Josie Wales - Phish
In my life - Beatles
In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
Island in the sun - Weezer
January Rain - David Grey
Layla (stylized acoustic version)- Eric Clapton
Linus & Lucy - Vince Guaraldi
Maybe I'm Amazed - Paul McCartney
My Favorite Things - Rodgers & Hammerstein
One hand, one heart - Leonard Bernstein
Princess Leia's Theme - John Williams
Rainbow Connection - The Muppets
The Rose - Bette Midler
Spring Wind - Jack Johnsson
Someday my prince will come - Snow White/Disney
Something - Beatles
Somewhere over the rainbow - Harold Arlen
Stand by Me - Ben King
Storybook Love - Mark Knopfler
Sunrise, Sunset - Harnick/Bock (Fiddler on the Roof)
Time after time - Cyndi lauper
The Wind - Cat Stevens
When I'm sixty four - Beatles
When you wish upon a star - Disney (Harline/Washington)
While my guitar gently weeps - Beatles
With or without you - U2
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Wonderful World - Weiss / Thiele
You are the sunshine of my life - Stevie Wonder
As a conservatory trained guitarist, I have explored the music of many centuries and many cultures, including both Baroque and Romantic masterworks alongside works from contemporary, pop, jazz and musical theater genres and a variety of folk traditions.
I am happy to offer traditional wedding music for all faiths, a wide range of baroque, classical and romantic era compositions, exciting Spanish music, Brazilian and Latin American folk genres (bossa nova, y samba por violao, tangos, valses, e mas!), and custom arrangements of jazz, theater and popular songs!
I can always offer guidance in choosing the perfect musical selections for you and your guests to enjoy at your upcoming wedding ceremony, cocktail party, business dinner, reception, restaurant, open house, convention or corporate event.
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