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Clare Marie Saunders is a Devon based saxophonist & pianist who will add an elegant musical ambience to your wedding day. She will work with you to discover your music tastes & tailor a set list especially for you. She has more than 20 years experience as a full-time professional musician & has performed all around the world.

Services offered

Clare offers live music for your ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast, &/or evening reception. Her repertoire includes pop, Disney, musical theatre, light classics, lounge, jazz, swing, club, house, & Ibiza-style. She happily welcomes song requests as well. Wedding packages vary by instrument and event coverage. Couples can choose from the following packages:

  • Package 1: Piano and/or saxophone music for your ceremony
  • Package 2: Piano and/or saxophone music for your drinks reception
  • Package 3: Piano and/or saxophone music for your wedding breakfast
  • Package 4: A combination of the above (or all three!)
  • Package 5: Evening reception music 'DJ Sax' Ibiza-style (see below).

Evening Entertainment:

Clare also provides evening entertainment on saxophone with the 'Sax DJ' experience.

Either teaming up with your DJ to freestyle during their sets, or performing as a soloist to her own DJ mix, this interactive & high-energy musical experience will take your event to the next level with a wide range of club favourites including the likes of David Guetta, Klingande, Calvin Harris, & many more party favourites, including all your special song requests.

How she works

Clare covers Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, & Dorset. She charges per event and can play for additional hours if needed. She encourages couples to book her as early as possible but doesn't mind if people frequently check in for her last minute availability in case of cancellations.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
Entertainment
DJ

What is included in the wedding package?

A bespoke package including live music for your choice of ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast, evening reception ,or a combination of the above. Your choice of saxophone or piano, or both!

How far in advance should I contact you?

As early as possible for a guaranteed booking, but it's always worth checking for last-minute dates in the event of cancellations

What style of music do you offer?

Salsa
Classical
Lounge
Disco
Jazz
Rock
Latest hits
Pop

Type of musical group:

DJ
Solo
Soloist

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

Over a thousand songs ranging from modern pop, Disney, musicals, swing, & Ibiza-style. Please let Clare know your special requests and they will be added to the list for your special day

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Of course! It is YOUR day and the repertoire will be arranged around YOUR musical tastes & favourite songs. Clare strives to make the music for each wedding as personal & special as possible

What's your experience?

BA (hons) Music. Clare has performed at many weddings, including an epsiode of BBC's 'Don't tell the bride'. She has also performed worldwide on luxury cruise liners & for HRH Prince Charles

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, devon, Somerset, Cornwall, Dorset

Is there a charge for travelling?

No

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

Yes

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

Dependent on the client's requirements. Each wedding music package is personally tailored

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

One hour

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

All payments would be agreed in advance, to save unnecessary business on the day

What are the forms of payment?

Paypal, or BACs
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Will Sent on 25/08/2024
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Amazing Supplier!

Clare was absolutely amazing!! I can’t recommend her enough!

Super talented and so so lovely!! She was happy to learn so many new songs for us. Everything she played both on sax and piano sounded so lovely and went with the wedding perfectly!

Thank you so so much for adding to our special day!! 🤍🤍
Chloe
Chloe M. Sent on 06/08/2024
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Amazing!!!

Clare was absolutely amazing! From booking, communication to the actual day, she was brilliant! I really can’t recommend Clare enough!!!
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Lisa G. Sent on 01/05/2024
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Amazing performance all day

We had clare all day for our wedding, she played piano and sax and was amazing at both, for background music during the day while you have canapés and the awkward soppy pictures then on the dance floor to get the party started. Highly recommend.
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Belgrave Road, Torquay, TQ2 5HZ TQ2 5HZ Newton Abbot (Devon)

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