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I just wanted to send you an email to thank you for the beautiful job you did at our wedding November 1st. I have always loved the sound of a solo violin and always imagined it being played at my wedding. You made that image become a reality, and you did it so well. My grandmother also wanted me to tell you what a wonderful job you did as well. I saw her sitting and listening to you during the champagne hour on the terrace, I know you made her night (2008 wedding)
Thank you for making our wedding day such a memorable and enjoyable experience. You play beautifully and added to the ambiance of the event.
"...I wish you could hear the compliments that continue to come in....So happy you were a part of our event. Special thanks again...."Performers Chairman, Christmas at the Met, Fresno Metropolitan Museum
"Thank you for adding the personal touch of live music to our special day. It was a touch that was important to us."
(May 2014 bride)
"The sound and themed music for St. Patrick's Day was wonderful!" (March, 2014 corporate event)
"These two were here early to make sure everything was set up right and sounding good. Most the time our residents cannot hear the musician unless there right next to them, this couple had the sound of music traveling all throughout the dining room. We had a 3-day cruise theme party going to Germany, France then Italy (they were our Italy night entertainment) and after all was said and done they all said they love the Italy night the best because of the music I had hired!! Needless to say, they WILL be hired back here again! Thank you Bert and Dorothy for an amazing memorable night!!"
(February, 2014 retirement home event - Italian Entertainment)
"Dorothy Barth provided beautiful music for our wedding ceremony. She arrived early to set up and was very helpful in the music selection before the day of the wedding. She also provided us with a wedding page that outlined what order and what songs would be played. Everyone complimented on how wonderful the music was for the ceremony" (September 2013 bride)
"WOW!! What a great couple and even better musicians! I'm so happy I found Bert and Dorothy. They are amazing people. Their music was just perfect for our event. Everyone loved and enjoyed every song they played." (September, 2013 public event)
"Great music, friendly, professional, easy to work with! Would recommend and use again!" (October 2013 bride)
"You were awesome. We are so glad we included you in our ceremony! Everyone loved the intimate setting, and your music just completed the whole package" (July 2013 bride)
"We couldn't be happier with Dorothy. Extremely talented, punctual and went out of her way to make us happy. Quick reply to any emails and she located sheet music to an uncommon wedding song. When there was a mix up in the timing of the bridal party starting, Dorothy noticed this and continued /replayed the song without a pause. Our guests would have never known that the party missed their cue. Amazing! Highly recommended!" (June 2013 groom)
Amazing Good Find! I hadn't intended on having ceremony musicians at my wedding, but I am so glad I did! Flutes of Fancy's Bert and Dorothy were wonderful! We had a St. Patrick's Day wedding and they played for us classical wedding songs as well as Celtic/Irish traditional music. Prior to the wedding, they created an online music playlist so we could hear how they would sound and how the music would flow, etc. My husband loved it so much he had it on repeat all night! They were lovely people and even came to our wedding in costume! Loved them! (March, 2013 bride)
"Dorothy and her husband Bert were a pleasure to work with and they made our party a truly special event!"
(December 2012 holiday party).
My wife Nancy and I recently hired Flutes of Fancy to play accompaniment at our wedding ceremony in La Jolla. Their lovely playing add such an air of beauty and grace to the entire proceedings! Bert and Dorothy are such consummate professionals that I would not hesitate for a moment to recommend them or use them again for some other reason. Thank you Bert and Dorothy!
(2012 wedding, La Jolla)
You did a fantastic job on Easter Day. I loved your music, flexibility and how sweet you both are.
(Michelle Bats, Activities Director, The Vintage Club, 2012 event).
I just want to take a moment a thank you so much for wonderful time. You guys are absolutely amazing. Everybody loved your music and had a great time, even with the crazy wind. So thank you again for everything ... (2011 wedding, San Francisco)
"Flutes of fancy duo Dorothy and Bert Barth warmed our hearts and souls during our 2008 Chapel program because of the diversity of their musical selections and the sheer number of pieces they performed. It was a concert! We have even listened to music in the “lounge of the Titanic” performed by this talented and dedicated musical team... Invite them to your next event. You won’t be disappointed..." (Myrna Hayes, Arc Ecology)
"I have had the pleasure of booking Flutes of Fancy for a variety of programs from art openings to holiday parties to background music for teas to the feature artists for formal music and history programs. They have been exceptional in every venue. They make every effort to provide a unique program specifically suited to the particular event I have requested their services for. They have always delivered and their music is divine! For being classically oriented, they are eager to be creative, innovative. Their music has a joyfulness that my listeners love." (December, 2009 Holiday event)
"We just wanted to thank you for the beautiful music you played for our wedding ceremony at Sebastiani Winery. ....Thanks again for everything." (2008 wedding)
"Just wanted to thank you very much for playing at Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate. We are extremely grateful for your presence at the event and hope to have you visit again in the future." (2008 Holiday performance).
"Thank you so much for your willingness to give your time and talent each year to the Solano Symphony Home Tour."
Dorothy Bench - Solano Community Symphony League. May 2007
"Thank you for your generous and beautiful musical donation for our Art for Life party on Sunday. Your presence added a delightful touch to the event."
"Just wanted to thank you so much for playing the music at our wedding in Shaver. It was wonderful! You did a beautiful job! All of our guests really enjoyed it. Thank you! Thank you! And thank you so much for sending us the music memento! ....Thanks for helping make our day so wonderful!"
"Thank you so much for performing at the Cambria Historical Society's Heritage Celebration. Your ensemble was an absolute hit! The combination of setting and your style of music blended perfectly and was appreciated by all....Not only did your performance help make this year's event successful, it also gave it a flavor of elegance....I am enclosing the front page of the local section of San Luis Obispo County's main newspaper. You are now officially celebrities in our county! I hope to see you perform again next year....On behalf of the Heritage Day Committee, the Historical Society, and the Cambria community, I would like to relay a most sincere and very grateful "THANK YOU!" President, Cambria Historical Society
"We wanted to thank you so much for making our wedding so very special and enchanting..."
"A very special thank you for putting the heart into opening day at Christmas at the Met. Your music always enhances our exhibit. Thanks again and best wishes for 2002." Performers Chairman, Christmas at the Met, Fresno Metropolitan Museum
"Just want to say you guys were spectacular and a huge factor in a successful event ....You were both cool, calm, and collected throughout, and thoroughly and consummately professional...."
"The music was extraordinary! It calmed and soothed us on the way up the aisle and was rejoicing on the exit...."
"Thank you for setting the tone for our wedding. We really appreciated your time and effort. We were so lucky to have found you two."
"On behalf of the La Jolla Historical Society I want to thank you for the beautiful music you played for the Society's Secret Garden Tour....Almost everyone attending the tour commented on how much the music increases the pleasure of the event....And your Renaissance costumes add so much to the scene!"....With grateful appreciation from the LJHS board of directors
"Thank you so much for the beautiful music you played for our open house. Your participation helped make it a huge success!"
Rose Creek Cottage
"Thank you again for providing the background music for the Welcoming Party. You are excellent...It was a wonderful idea!"
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, San Diego
"The Rancho Christmas, l997 was a great success.... Thank you for the wonderful recorder performance. The recorder is the perfect instrument for the historic adobe and was greatly enjoyed and appreciated." Director, Parks and Recreation Department
"Thank you for providing the beautiful music for the Bonsall Women's Club "Magic of Christmas" grand opening reception. We absolutely loved it!"
"Thank you for providing such a wonderful service to the community of Vista...Your performance was so beautiful and professional, and your costumes are perfect."
"Your music added so much to the Art Guild show and sale at Quail Gardens!"
