Damon Winter

Damon Winter -Auckland’s Wedding Guitarist
Auckland is a great place to get married and beautiful instrumental guitar is a wonderful choice for your wedding music.

Damon performs at weddings, receptions and cocktail hours large and small, in church or on the beach.

His repertoire ranges from classical favourites to passionate flamenco, popular jazz and arrangements of the latest romantic hits.

You may choose as many songs as you like from Damon’s extensive song list and make special requests.

Damon will begin when your first guests arrive or 30 minutes before the ceremony begins. The processional music happens when you, the beautiful bride, walk down the aisle.

Damon will play during readings and ring ceremonies as you require and almost always during the signing of the register.

The end of your wedding is marked with a special recessional song and 20 minutes of postlude music.

Damon has hours of free MP3s available to help you choose the perfect music for your wedding and free consultations are available at his studio in Kingsland, Auckland.

Ideal For: background music for wedding, corporate event, private function

Any combination of special requests and performance hours is available.

CLASSICAL
Air on the G String (Bach)
Allegretto (Carcassi)
Allegro (Giuliani)
Andante (Carulli)
Ave Maria (Schubert)
Beethoven’s 5th (Beethoven arr. Winter)
Bouree in Em (Bach)
Bridal Chorus (Wagner)
Cantilena (Charlton)
Cavatina (The Deer Hunter theme) (Myers)
Chariots of Fire (Vangelis)
Fanfare Op. 39 (Giuliani)
From the Four Winds (Giltrap)
Fur Elise (Beethoven)
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach)
La Rossignol (Trad. / Sting)
Ode to Joy (Beethoven)
Pachelbel’s Canon in D (Pachelbel)
Reverie (Charlton)
Rondeau (Charlton)
Sarabande (Charlton)
Spanish Romance (Anon.)
The Feather (Theme from Forrest Gump)
Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke)
Wedding March (Mendelssohn)
POP
A Day in the Life (Beatles)
A Groovy Kind of Love (Phil Collins)
After the Gold Rush (Neil Young)
All My Loving (Beatles)
Always on My Mind (Willie Nelson)
And I Love Her (Beatles)
Annie’s Song (John Denver)
Another Brick in the Wall Pt. II (Pink Floyd)
Band on the Run (Wings)
Blackbird (Beatles)
Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon)
Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
California Dreaming (Mamas & Papas)
Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis)
Candle in the Wind (Elton John)
Classical Gas (Mason Williams)
Combine Harvester (Melanie)
Crazy (Willie Nelson)
Don’t Cry (Guns and Roses)
Eternal Flame (Bangles)
Everything I Do (I Do it For You) (Adams)
From a Distance (Bette Midler)
Fields of Gold (Eva Cassidy / Sting)
Goodbye Blue Sky (Pink Floyd)
Have I Told You Lately (Van Morrison)
Hawaii Five-O (The Ventures)
Heart of Gold (Neil Young)
Here Comes the Sun (Beatles)
Hotel California (The Eagles)
House of the Rising Sun (The Animals)
I Walk the Line (Johnny Cash)
Imagine (John Lennon)
In My Life (Beatles)
Is There Anybody Out There? (Pink Floyd)
Just Like a Woman (Bob Dylan)
Killing Me Softly With His Song (Flack)
Layla (Eric Clapton)
Let it Be (Beatles)
Losing My Religion (R.E.M.)
Love Me Tender (Elvis)
Love Moves in Mysterious Ways (Julia Fordham / MYMP)
Luka (Suzanne Vega)
M*A*S*H (Johnny Mandel)
Mamma Mia (ABBA)
Michelle (Beatles)
More than Words (Extreme)
My Way (Frank Sinatra)
No Woman, No Cry (Bob Marley)
Norwegian Wood (Beatles)
Nothing Else Matters (Metallica)
Puppet on a String (Sandie Shaw)
Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana)
Spoonful (Willie Dixon)
Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin)
Something (Beatles)
Summer Holiday (Cliff Richard)
Sunshine of Your Love (Cream)
Tears in Heaven (Eric Clapton)
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Flack)
The Sound of Silence (Simon and Garfunkle)
The Way We were (Barbara Streisand)
Under the Milky Way (The Church)
Vincent (starry, starry night) (Don McLean)
Wanted Dead or Alive (Bon Jovi)
With a Little Help From My Friends (Beatles)
Yesterday (Beatles)
You Are So Beautiful (Joe Cocker)
JAZZ
As Time Goes By (Rod Stewart)
Autumn Leaves (Eva Cassidy)
Fly Me to the Moon (Frank Sinatra)
Always on My Mind (Ray Charles)
It Had to Be You (Harry Connick Jnr.)
Misty (Ella Fitzgerald)
Moon River (Audrey Hepburn)
My Favourite Things (John Coltrane)
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Eva Cassidy)
Summertime (Fantasia Barrino)
Sunny (Jose Feliciano)
The Entertainer (Chet Atkins)
Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
FLAMENCO
Fandanguillo (Calatuyud)
Farruca (Koch)
Fire at Night (Hochweber)
Flamenco Sunrise (Soleares arr. Winter)
Flamenco Sunset (Malaguena arr. Winter)
Gipsy Girl (Hochweber)
Granadinas (Koch)
Guantanamera (The Sandpipers)
Malaguena (Papas)
Malaguena (Koch)
Rumba (Koch)
Soleares (Koch)
Zambra (Koch)
HYMNS
Morning Has Broken (Cat Stevens)
Nearer, My God, To Thee
The King of Love My Sheperd Is
The Lord is My Sheperd
Amazing Grace
The Strife is O’er
TRADITIONAL
Auld Lang Syne
For They Are Jolly Good Fellows
Happy Birthday

planning a wedding with Damon Winter
Planning the perfect music for Your Wedding
by Damon Winter

Live music adds beauty, structure and a palpable sense of occasion to weddings large and small.

CDs just do not have the same effect! Here I offer some thoughts on planning your wedding music based
on 15 years of performing at weddings in a variety of settings and styles. The main thing is the music you
choose will reflect the type of ceremony you desire: traditional, modern or a mixture of both.

The Prelude
The music that is heard as your guests arrive at the venue and find seats is known as the prelude. The first
guests almost always arrive about 30 minutes before the ceremony is scheduled to begin, and their
entrance is my cue to begin playing. Prelude music announces the ceremony will begin shortly and also
creates a unifying atmosphere for guests as they mingle. Remember for many of the family and friends in
attendance your wedding is something of a reunion. The music I play is therefore warm, sparkling and at
the correct volume to allow easy conversation. For formal church weddings specific hymns and classical
pieces are often chosen. In other locations a mixture of popular light classical and well loved romantic pop
is usually preferred.

The Processional
This is the long awaited, dramatic and uniquely special moment when you, the beautiful bride, walk down
the aisle towards the altar and your groom. The moment itself may be as short as 30 seconds or up to 6
minutes depending on how far you have to walk. When there are a large number of bridesmaids a
separate piece is often chosen for their entrance. The music to accompany your journey is often a contrast
to what has gone before: a sweeping classical piece, a modern pop song I have arranged at your request or
even flamenco. There are no rules and you have complete freedom to choose the perfect song for your big
entrance.

Interludes
In the rich variety of wedding traditions various ring, candle, ribbon, tea and other ceremonies are woven
into proceedings. Music is often suitable to accompany them as well as readings of poetry or bible
passages.

Signing of the Register
In terms of wedding theatre the signing of the register is like an intermission right towards the end. You
and your bridal party will need about 8 minutes to sign the important documents and perhaps a few
minutes more as photographs are taken. For your guests there is a gap in the action which my music fills,
unifying the event once more and sending it towards its grand conclusion. There is often time for 2 or 3
pieces and they may vary in style or maintain a consistent mood.

The Recessional
The grand finale is when you are declared wife and husband. In church you would then walk arm in arm
towards the exit. On the beach you are more likely to stay where you are as family and friends approach
you with congratulations. The music at this moment is a celebratory, joyous announcement of the
marriage. There will be cheering, applause and lots of smiles.

The Postlude
Happy, upbeat music is the natural background as you mingle with family and friends directly after the
conclusion of the ceremony. This time is called the postlude and typically lasts for 20 minutes or so before
you and the bridal party depart for special photos or the entire party moves on to the next stage of the
day’s celebrations.

The Cocktail Hour
While you are away having photos taken your guests often stay at the ceremony location or move to a
venue close by for pre-reception dinner drinks and conversation. The full range of my repertoire is now
available to provide entertainment for all ages; from show tunes and classic pop to flamenco and hum-
along jazz.

The Reception Dinner
Solo guitar is a traditional and well loved accompaniment to festive meals, and live music allows for special
touches. I may, for example, play a reprise of the processional song as you and your husband make your
entrance to the restaurant or function-room or in other ways tailor the music especially for you.

The First Dance
After the speeches you and your husband may well have the first dance. I love providing the music for this
wonderfully romantic moment and would suggest a rehearsal prior to the night.

Location
Outdoor weddings are becoming more popular every year. My self-powered amplification provides a
beautifully clear and consistent sound on the beach or in the garden. On a practical note an alternative wet
weather location is a very good idea. Also, easy access and good nearby parking will be much appreciated
by your guests.

That’s all there is to it

WEDDING SONGLIST BY GENRE

I have indicated where each song is most often heard
during weddings:
PS = pre-service / prelude
P = processional
S = signing of the register
R = recessional
C/R = cocktail hour / reception

CLASSICAL
Air on the G String (Bach)* PS P S R
Allegretto (Carcassi) PS
Allegro (Giuliani) PS
Andante (Carulli) PS
Ave Maria (Schubert) PS P S R
Beethoven’s 5th (Beethoven arr. Winter) R C/R
Bouree in Em (Bach) P S
Bridal Chorus (Wagner)* P R
Canon in D (Pachelbel)* Popular for processional
Cantilena (Charlton) PS S
Cavatina (The Deer Hunter theme)* PS P S C/R
Chariots of Fire (Vangelis) S
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart) R
Ejericio (Ferrer)
Fanfare Op. 39 (Giuliani) R
From the Four Winds (Giltrap)* PS S
Fur Elise (Beethoven) PS
I Vow to Thee My Country (Holst) R
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach)* PS P S R
La Rossignol (Trad. / Sting) PS S
Minuet (Bach) PS S
Ode to Joy (Beethoven) P R
Pavane (Faure) PS S
Reverie (Charlton)* PS S
Rondeau (Charlton) PS S
Sarabande (Charlton) PS S
Satyr Dance (Charlton) S
Spanish Romance (Anon.)* PS P S R
The Fable of the Glass Rocking Horse (Charlton) S
Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke) R
Wedding March (Mendelssohn)* P R

POP
A Groovy Kind of Love (Phil Collins) PS P S
After the Gold Rush (Neil Young) C/R
All My Loving (Beatles) C/R
Always on My Mind (Willie Nelson) C/R
And I Love Her (Beatles)* PS P S
Angie (Rolling Stones) C/R
Annie’s Song (John Denver) C/R
Another Brick in the Wall (Pink Floyd)* C/R
Arthur’s Theme (theme from Arthur) PS C/R
As Time Goes By (from ‘Casablanca’) PS C/R
Band on the Run (Wings)* C/R
Behind Blue Eyes (The Who) C/R
Best of My Love (Eagles) PS S
Better Be Home Soon (Crowded House) C/R
Blackbird (Beatles)* C/R S
Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon) PS S
Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison) C/R
California Dreaming (Mamas & Papas)* C/R
Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis)* PS P S
Candle in the Wind (Elton John) C/R
Classical Gas (Mason Williams)* C/R S
Combine Harvester (Melanie) C/R
Crazy (Willie Nelson) C/R
Don’t Cry (Guns and Roses) C/R
Eagle Rock C/R
Eternal Flame (Bangles)* PS P S
Everything I Do (I Do it For You) (Adams)* PS P S
Fields of Gold (Eva Cassidy / Sting )* PS P S
From a Distance (Bette Midler) PS P S
Goodbye Blue Sky (Pink Floyd) C/R
Have I Told You Lately (Van Morrison) PS P S
Hawaii Five-O (The Ventures) C/R
Heart of Gold (Neil Young) C/R
Here Comes the Sun (Beatles)* PS P S
Hotel California (The Eagles) C/R
House of the Rising Sun (The Animals) C/R
I Walk the Line (Johnny Cash) C/R
Imagine (John Lennon) C/R
In My Life (Beatles)* PS P
Is There Anybody Out There? (Pink Floyd) C/R
Just Like a Woman (Bob Dylan) C/R
Just the Way You Are (Billy Joel) PS C/R
Killing Me Softly With His Song (Flack) C/R
Layla (Eric Clapton) C/R
Let it Be (Beatles) C/R
Like a Hurricane (Neil Young) C/R
Losing My Religion (R.E.M.) C/R
Love Me Tender (Elvis)* PS P S
Love Moves in Mysterious Ways (Julia Fordham /
MYMP)* PS S
Luka (Suzanne Vega) C/R
M*A*S*H (Johnny Mandel)* C/R
Mamma Mia (ABBA) C/R
Michelle (Beatles) C/R
More than Words (Extreme) PS P S
My Way (Frank Sinatra)* R C/R
No Woman, No Cry (Bob Marley) C/R
Nobody Does it Better (James Bond theme) S C/R
Norwegian Wood (Beatles) C/R
Nothing Else Matters (Metallica) PS C/R
Puppet on a String (Sandie Shaw) C/R
She’s Got a Way (Billy Joel) PS C/R
Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana)* C/R
Smoke on the Water (Deep Purple) C/R
Something (Beatles)* PS S
Speak Softly Love (from ‘The Godfather’) PS S
Spoonful (Willie Dixon) C/R
Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin)* C/R
Summer Holiday (Cliff Richard) C/R
Sunshine of Your Love (Cream) C/R
Tears in Heaven (Eric Clapton) C/R
The Entertainer (Chet Atkins)* C/R
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Flack) PS P S
The Sound of Silence (Simon & Garfunkel) C/R
The Way We were (Barbara Streisand) C/R
Time in a Bottle (Jim Croce) C/R
Unchained Melody (Righteous Brothers) PS S
Under the Milky Way (The Church)* C/R
Vincent (starry, starry night) (Don McLean) C/R
Wanted Dead or Alive (Bon Jovi) C/R
Whiskey in the Jar (trad.) C/R
With a Little Help From My Friends (Beatles) C/R
Yesterday (Beatles) C/R
You Are So Beautiful (Joe Cocker)* PS S
You’ve Got a Friend (Carole King) PS S

JAZZ
Always on My Mind (Ray Charles) C/R
As Time Goes By (Rod Stewart) C/R
Autumn Leaves (Eva Cassidy)* C/R
Fly Me to the Moon (Frank Sinatra)* PS S
Hello Dolly C/R
‘s Wonderful (Gershwin) PS S
It Had to Be You (Harry Connick Jnr.)* P
Misty (Ella Fitzgerald)* PS C/R
Moon River (Audrey Hepburn)* PS P
My Favourite Things (John Coltrane) C/R
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Eva Cassidy) PS P
St. James Infirmary Blues (trad.) C/R
Summertime (Fantasia Barrino) C/R
Sunny (Jose Feliciano) C/R
When I Fall in Love (jazz standard) PS S
Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)* PS P

FLAMENCO
El Vito (trad.) C/R
Fandanguillo (Calatuyud)* C/R
Farruca (Koch) C/R
Fire at Night (Hochweber) C/R
Flamenco Sunrise (Soleares arr. Winter)* R C/R
Flamenco Sunset (Malaguena arr. Winter)* R C/R
Gipsy Girl (Hochweber) C/R
Granadinas (Koch) C/R
Guantanamera (The Sandpipers) C/R
La Cucaracha (trad.) C/R
Malaguena (Papas) R C/R
Malaguena (Koch) C/R
Rumba (Koch) C/R
Soleares (Koch) R C/R
Tango (trad.) C/R
Zambra (Koch) C/R

HYMNS
Morning Has Broken (Cat Stevens) PS R
Nearer, My God, To Thee PS
The King of Love My Shepherd Is PS
The Lord is My Shepherd PS
Amazing Grace PS R
The Strife is O’er PS

TRADITIONAL / SPECIAL OCCASION
Advance Australia Fair C/R R
Auld Lang Syne C/R
For They Are Jolly Good Fellows C/R R
God Defend New Zealand C/R R
Happy Birthday

Hi Damon

I can happily say that you are a professional and personable entertainer who was happy to move amongst the many guests at the Town Hall function with ease and style. Your performance was appreciated by the many who attended and I would recommend you to any event organizer who is looking for your style of entertainment.

Kind regards

Rhonda Hendicott
Hi Event Management May 2011

Hello Pete, and Happy New Year to you !

Trust you had a good Christmas, did you catch any fish?

Our function on the 1st of January was a wonderful success, and Damon Winter contributed hugely. Everyone was most impressed with him, he was totally charming, his music was perfect for the occasion, and I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone.

Damon is a great asset to your business, and if the other acts are only half as good, then you have a winning team.

Sincerely,

Margie Legh Jan 2010

Hi Pete

Damon was fantastic and highly professional. He handled the lack of a strict program with aplomb! And his playing was lovely and just perfect for our garden setting.

Cheers

Louise Cullen Dec 2010

"Hi Damon, We had a magical day and you helped to make it magical. Thank you so much for your beautiful soundtrack to our most special event. Besides being a talented musician, you were very professional and I would be very quick to recommend you to others. Many thanks Damon. Warmest regards and all the best. Aisling and Jakub "
- Aisling and Jakub, Soldiers Memorial Church, Titirangi, April 3rd, 2010