Wedding ClassicsPachelbel Canon in D 2 violins and harpPachelbel Canon in D harp, violin & cello Minuet from Water Music 2 violins and piano Bridal Chorus piano trio (piano, violin & cello) La Rejouissance harp, violin & cello Queen of Sheba piano trio Wedding March piano trio Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring harp, violin & cello Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring piano trio Ave Maria piano trio Trumpet Voluntary piano trio Hornpipe from Water Music piano trio Piano Trios from the Concert LiteratureClara Schumann AdagioLive Redwood Symphony concert Brahms g minor quartet Live Redwood Symphony concert Mendelssohn Adagio Beethoven Eb Major Beethoven c minor Mozart Allegro Schubert Adagio |
Oceana Classical Duo and Trio and QuartetThe Oceana Trio consists of outstanding professionals playing violin, cello, piano, harp & flute. Louella Hasbun on cello performs with the Marin Symphony and Symphony Silicon Valley. She performed with the San Jose Symphony for over 20 years and has a degree from the Manhattan School of Music in NY. She was also with the Mexico City Symphony for many years. Violinist Ben Roberts has performed with the Santa Cruz Symphony for the last 8 years and is principal second in the SF Sinfonietta. He has a Master's Degree in violin performance. Pianist/harpist/flutist Lara Garner has a B.A. in music from U.C.Berkeley and a Master's Degree from SF State University. She has performed in the Bay Area for many years, as well as internationally. She lived in both Paris and Rome, where she performed, studied and taught music. Oceana plays for weddings, receptions, dinner parties, birthdays, elegant events. We bring all our own equipment, including amplification when needed and a portable stage piano if a piano is not available at the venue. We like to work with our clients to provide just the right selection of music to create the perfect mood and a memorable event. We specialize in the San Francisco Bay Area and in the California wine country - Napa Valley and Sonoma. We have a very varied instrumentation. Trio with Varied InstrumentsMusette 2 violins & harp Mozart trio flute & 2 violins Spring Breeze traditional Chinese melody with wooden flute, harp & violin Devienne Trio 2 violins and harp Oceana Trio
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As a quartet, we provide a unique variety of instrumentation. Since our pianist is also a harpist and flutist, we can vary the sound for an event more than any standard string quartet. When using keyboard on harpsichord and organ settings, we become an authentic baroque chamber orchestra. For one event with 4 instrumentalists, we can provide the following instrumental variety: First violin, second violin/viola, cello and harp, flute, piano, harpsichord and organ. Not only do we have wide variety in sound, but stylistically we play pop/rock, jazz, broadway,celtic, and other styles, as well as our classical standard repertoire.
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Corelli Allegro string trio with harpsichord Boccherini Andante piano quartet Somewhere Out There piano quartet Purcell Largo string trio with organ setting Corelli Largo string trio with harpsichord Bridal Chorus string trio with organ |
Christmas Selections: String Trio and HarpO Holy NightThe First Noel Lo How a Rose Joy To The World |
Oceana Duo
Duo of Harp and ViolinThree Mozart Duos for Harp & ViolinO Mio Babbino Caro Carolan's Concerto King William's March Jasmine Flower (traditional Chinese) Planxty Drew (celtic) Mrs Maxwell (celtic) Only Time (Enya) Dodi Li (traditional Jewish) |
Duo of Violin and PianoClassical |
Duo of Cello and PianoThe SwanBach's Arioso Duo of Cello and HarpOmbra Mai FuHandel's Bouree Skye Boat Song |
2010 Public EventsAugust 25th Orinda Public Library 7-8pm Wednesday Night Performance Series "Salon Music of Marie Antoinette" Oceana Quartet with harp and harpsichord music
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Client Testimonials"Again let may me say thank you! I am still getting comments about how wonderful you were from people who attended the party. Your music made all the difference! Again, thank you and have a wonderful Christmas."---------Scott, Saratoga November 2009 "The wedding was off the top fabulous..the musicians made the garden setting like a fairytale for me!"-----Donna, San Rafael, March 2009 "Your music gave the evening a special touch and it was so beautiful - everything I had hoped for! We were so thrilled with the music -all of our guests have commented on how wonderful it was. Thank you again so much for making the night so special. I loved it! Best wishes -- you are all so talented. if I had to do it over again, I would learn how to play the cello!" ------Amy, Livermore October 2009 "We could not have had a better experience. They were a joy and certainly added to our beautiful wedding!"--Barbara T, July 2008, San Ramon, CA "I can only give you an A++++. Your music was fantastic and was the crowning point to the wedding. I had so many wonderful comments on your song and the arrangements and music choices. I have been planning this wedding for my daughter's entire lifetime in my mind and you were a very important part of it. Thank you and your group from all of us."------Susan W., Cameron, Kiely and JP, Hollister, CA June 2008 "Lara, The two of you were so wonderful. My family and i were commenting on how easy it was to work with you both. And my new wife absolutely loved her song as she walked down the isle. Thank you again for helping us create such a memorable day. Cheers,Jason" -----Jason L., Belmont 8/16/2008 "I can't say enough good things about the Oceana Trio. They played from a very impressive repertoire for the three hours of our wedding reception and, even though there were 60 people in a relatively small space, their sound never "got in the way" of conversation. Lara is dependable, flexible and accommodating;three very important adjectives for the business she's in;and I wouldn't hesitate in giving her my highest and most enthusiastic recommendation!"------Kerry E., San Francisco, 8/24/2008 "Everyone enjoyed the music! People kept coming up to me and asking where I found this duo, as they were so good. They played classical before the wedding ceremony, and then a variety of classical and Irish folk music during the dinner hour. We booked only two of the musicians, but they brought many instruments to play, giving a variety of music and sound. I recommend them to anyone."------Kandy and Rick, 5/24/2009, Wedding, Pleasant Hill, CA "Lara and her group were just what we were hoping for. We wanted a classy event and the Oceana trio helped us accomplish this with great success. I highly recommend Oceana for private parties and corporate events. Thanks!" ----Lisa S., corporate party, San Francisco, CA August 25th, 2008 "Lara, I can't even begin to tell you how grateful we were to have you there! You were amazing and definitely made the ceremony more enjoyable. The Rocky Theme Song was everything we hoped for and made us crack up when we were walking out. It was PERFECT! Thank you again! I gave you rave reviews on the feedback form. And I will definitely recommend you to anyone I know!------Kat, Tehama Golf Course, Carmel, Ca 2008 "They were excellent, extremely professional and played beautifully." -Danielle R, 7/8/2008 Burlingame, CA "Oceana Trio was absolutely the final touch to my daughter's wedding day. They were on time and in the gazebo playing as I (mother of the bride) came to the wedding area. I walked up to them to greet them and they were all so cordial. Their professionalism was beyond measure. At the last minute the soloist for the wedding was unable to sing and Lara filled in singing "The Prayer." What a treat that was!!! I didn't have to frantically look around for a replacement - she was there and willing to help out. I never worried about anything for one minute - it was all taken care of and more. I would highly recommend this trio for any event." -Susan W, 6/27/2008, Wedding, Hollister, CA "Everyone I spoke to really enjoyed your music. Thank you for being part of our ceremony" ----- Ani V., San Francisco, CA, April 2007 "Thank you so much for a wonderful wedding ceremony!! You have been an amazing individual to work with. Chris and I are incredibly grateful for your effort and determination to provide us with a fantastic wedding experience. Truly, your trio surpassed even our highest expectations. Your presentation, sound and appearance were all in perfect harmony. We were awed and our guests enjoyed every minute of the evening. Please feel free to use us as a reference. Thank you again for facilitating our special day in a such superb fashion. We feel so blessed."----- All the best, Heidi & Chris, San Francisco, CA August 2007 "Lara was extremely accommdating, with many recommendations. She was very responsive to my questions and needs ( I was nervous about the wedding and I emailed her A LOT!)and she worked to make me feel comfortable and confident. She and her fellow musicians were punctual, professional, and their music was great. They also worked with our freind who sang at our wedding ceremony both before the event by email and on the day of the event before guests arrived. All of our guests commented on how lovely and fitting the music was. I highly reommend both Lara and Oceana." ----Bill B, July 2008, Oakland, CA "Thank you so much for the beautiful music yesterday;it really completed the event and made it special!"----Lindsay C., San Francisco, August 11th 2008 |
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