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Weddings
'I'd planned on sending thank-you cards to everyone once we'd returned from our honeymoon but I couldn't wait that long to thank you.It was just wonderful walking around the grounds & listening to your music in the back' was just like entering the church all over again.'
Rob & Sonja October, 2007 'Your professionalism on the day of our civil partnership was second to none and the music was fantastic--a variety catering for everyone from young to old. Having you there was amazing & we’ll definitely recommend you for any future weddings & family events.' Amanda & Amanda, May 2008 'The most memorable part of the day for me was during the meal
when all of my friends were singing along to
you playing New York New York and it is something I and they will
never forget.'
Laura Kamczyk 'A most sincere 'thank you' for all your wonderful & enchanting music, your professionalism & your attention to detail. How fabulous it was having you there to share our very special day . As our future unfolds we will look back & fondly remember the special part you played.' Michael & Martin 2007 You were superb. Your music created a most enjoyable & high class ambience to the reception. Once again 'Many many thanks to a whole group of wonderful people.'
Paula & Howard Hammond , September 2007 You totally exceeded my expectations- our Irish contingent were impressed with the Irish music you played. Others said the only thing they’d have changed about our wedding was having you play for longer.Thanks once again for such beautiful music Kristen & Jason 2nd December 2007 The best bit for me was you playng the Godfather as Alex's Italian cousins entered the Lancaster Room Sue R 2007 Midland Hotel 'Our guests haven't stopped talking about you ! You were fantastic - great musicians and very professional to deal with. Our only regret is that we didn't get to spend more time listening to you.' Rachel Cutler, July 2008 'We kept getting whisked away for photos and never got the opportunity to thank you on the day. Your music was amazing. The highlight for most people was the 'Star Wars' theme after the ceremony--just perfect.'
Ange & Greg May 2007 Carlton Emsemble created exactly the type of ambience we were trying to achieve. The mixture of classical & contemporary music worked so well, the musicians looked wonderful & were extremely professional at all times Carol & Nick C.
'Wow-what a perfect day and thanks for doing exactly what you said you'd do.Lots of people commented on your performance-particularly 'Those magnificent men' ! ' Peter & Paul 'I'll never forget walking into the courtyard at Walcot to be greated
by such a beautiful sound.'
Margaret Hartshorn
'A big thank you to you all for making my mother's 80th birthday celebration so special. You added an extra dimension to the proceedings, and made an amazing atmosphere. Mummy and daddy and all our guests loved the music you played so beautifully.' Lorraine June ,2008 'The rendition of Lark Ascending with the flute playing the violin
solo will live with us forever - our daughter loved 'Harry Potter'
Ann Bowyer
'Your music
made our wedding--you
were worth every penny .'
Nicola Owens
'Emma still gets a warm glow listening to your CD' Paul Kenwright
'You make a truly glorious sound and were perfect in the church and the marquee.
I do not have any more daughters to give away but if I did we would use you
again! I have no hesitation in recommending you to others'
Dr. Gareth Morgan, Frodsham
'Thanks to you all for your fantastic music. 'Star Wars' will always have special meaning for our guests and ourselves .On a personal note, thanks for your kind words on the day
Steve & Lai Haddon
'I had a special 30 seconds alone after the ceremony when you played my
alltime favourite Gabriel's Oboe--it was perfect. I'm so
glad we found you.
Claire & Richard Evans, Tabley House
'I never knew music could make such a difference to a wedding breakfast but
you made us all feel so relaxed--thank you so much.'
Mrs Gilhooley, Mere Court Hotel
'Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'll never forget you or your music. The
congregation burst into applause after your Rodrigo--it was the most wonderful
start to our married life. Thank you.'
Nicola Brown, Upholland
'You were absolutely fantastic--I knew you'd be from your CD , our conversations
and meeting you BUT you surpassed
all my expectations. Thanks--I'm looking now need another occasion
to celebrate with you all there. 'Of all the professionals we've hired,
you have been the
most helpful and attentive'
Sue S , Prestwich
'The guests loved you all as you could tell when my two aunties got up to
dance. Everyone commented what beautiful music you played and how well it complemented
Liverpool Town Hall. I hope you liked your ovation at the end -- I
just wish I could have another wedding to have you all play again'.
Kate & Ian, Liverpool
'The variety of repertoire both chosen by us and your own impromptu selections
at the reception ensured every wedding guest enjoyed the music -- the classical & the
light. One piece moved a male friend, not given to public
shows of emotion, to tears ... and my sister in Australia still plays
your demo CD . You did more than create the necessary atmosphere--you were
a wedding present to us.'
Kyrenia N-T.
'We just had to write to thank you for making our special day so memorable. Guests
loved your entertainment during the wedding breakfast -- especially
the Good , Bad & Ugly`-- & we'll be delighted to recommend you wherever we
can!!'
Linda H.
'Your string quartet & flute ensemble made sitting on wooden pews for a couple
of hours seem like minutes. Your harmonious sound & thoroughly professional
yet personal
approach gave us much joy during our church wedding service.'
Maureen & Michael P
'Carlton Ensemble's repertoire is amazing, your
advice in selecting pieces fantastic, your musicians so talented & pleasant,
your outfits spot-on -and my little nephew loved Teddy Bear's Picnic'. We've
loved working with you--thank
you.'
Sarah & Justin
'You got my birthday party at Bramhall Hall off to such a swing,
you set the tone for the evening. I just hope being 40 continues to be such
fun.'
Caroline McG
'Your incredibly flexible choice of music set the scene perfectly for my parents
golden wedding party. Thanks so much.'
Sue R.
'See you at our next daughter's wedding ceremony. You helped turn a joyous event into a memory-filled episode in all our lives. Magic.'
Dorothy B.
'Thanks for playing at my wedding ceremony & reception drinks last week--you
created just
the right atmosphere. It was a beautiful day I'll always cherish.'
Gail & Simon P.
'I can't gver your repertoire & sound. From the moment I walked down the
aisle to the 'Queen of Sheba', the music was perfect. During the civil ceremony
signing, I
paused momentarily to hear Fields of Gold' & completely ignored what the registrar
was saying. Bolero--fantastic. Hedwig's Theme'--thrilled our guests.
You'll Never Walk Alone' had our Liverpool pals raving. Every thank-you speech
mentioned you. Somehow, writing can't get across exactly how the stunning
music enhanced our day. Thank you, again.'
Donna & Stephen
'You had music to suit everyone's taste. The memory
of Star Wars' echoing over the lawns of Peckforton Castle is something we'll
never forget.'
Lorraine & Ian
'People are still talking about the wonderful light & classical music and
show tunes at our wedding.'
Charlotte
'We received so many compliments on your behalf, it's been overwhelming.
Carlton Ensemble's fabulous musicianship set the wonderfully
happy & informal tone we wanted. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts.'
Audrey W.
'Our guests loved your Vivaldi, Queen, Beach Boys & Mozart,
the background music during our meal. But most of all, we thought you were
fantastic.'
Paul & Karen H.
'The work Carlton Ensemble's players put into our wedding day, made our guests
feel extremely welcome. Your musical timing for 'pass the parcel' to Teddy Bear's Picnic was impeccable!
Much love.'
Mark & Tracy
'The ceremony at Manchester University's Whitworth Hall was truly inspirational & moving.
You spent so much time composing & arranging new pieces. We have letters saying people
could have listened to your music for hours. What can we say--thank
you doesn't seem enough for giving us something so special.'
Malcolm & Dawn R.
'You helped make Debra & Ben's wedding day one to remember'
'The work you put into our wedding made our guests feel extremely welcome'
Mark & Tracy D. Cheshire

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Corporate
'The Carlton Ensemble has performed at the Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander
~ Sunday Times Watercolour Exhibition at the Town Hall, Manchester
for the past 10 years, continuing to provide an entertaining format
of eclectic tunes. The quintet continues to be an intrinsic element
to the success of our event.' As always we received great feedback about the music :
Marie Powers & Sonia Johnson at Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander
'You were absolutely brilliant at our cocktail party and really made the evening just perfect.You can rest assured that I will certainly recommend you to my colleagues. Chris W. at Royal Bank of Scotland December 2007 'On behalf of the Senior Management of Royal Bank of Scotland & NatWest Private Banking thank you for the entertainment at our Achievers Event in Manchester
which I, together with all our staff, thoroughly enjoyed'
Mark F.-Head of Private Banking: February 2008 'Thank you for
the excellent
quality music for our successful Summer Serenade evening
at Eaton Park last Wednesday. Everyone appeared to enjoy themselves & very
complimentary remarks were made about the Carlton Ensemble. I hope
you continue to prosper.
John Williams--Chief Executive of B-I-R-D
(Brain Injury Rehabilitation & Development) June 2006
'For the last seven years the Carlton Ensemble has
provided the perfect music for our Unibond Football League lunch. Playing our
members' favourite pieces has made the music group very popular with us .'
Rob Jenkins -sponsorhip director -- Unibond
products
'Thank you for your support--we really appreciated everything you
did as it helped to make the night a success. A number of guests
commented on how original you were and
really enjoying listening to you.'
Imperial War Museum North
'Many thanks for last evening which was most enjoyable.
Your music lit up the sky!'
Denis Maddock, Seddon Homes
'Thank you for everything your team did at my Declaration Ceremony.
I will never forget that day & you hit just the right note. Everything
you did I loved--it was amazing. Thank your team for doing such a good
job ably led from the front by you. Many many thanks
Nick W. Bromley-Davenport
High Sheriff of Cheshire April 2007
'Thank you for making my Civic Dinner such a huge success. Your music was delightful & wonderfully varied
in its range & style'- Councillor Adrian Lowe, Mayor of Chorley May 2007 'A huge'thank you'for your music during my Valedictory Dinner at the Imperial War Museum North. Your professionalism in both the preparation & on the evening itself' was tremendous. Your repertoire certainly complemented the dinner and achieved everything I was looking for- it was relaxed, informal & yet a tremendously moving occasion for me. ' Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE May 2007 I am so pleased that we selected you & would recommend you for anyone wanting to add that special touch to their celebrations Tracey McIver at Thomas Higgins & Co
'I'm very happy to recommend The Carlton Ensemble. It's a
pleasure to work with a company who obviously
care a huge amount about what they do. They're professional,
prompt, experienced, well priced, and, most importantly, talented.
What more can you ask for?'
Pip Martin, Wine Adventure Ltd
'You brought the atrium & exhibitions gallery to life at our Corporate
Patrons' Launch. It was, naturssally, hectic on the night but your professionalism helped
ensure our first event in the new gallery ran smoothly.'
Manchester Art Gallery 'On behalf of the Officers of the Battalion, I thank you for creating
a perfect ambience at our cocktail party. The quality feel
and dignified style of your music, from the Handel to the Strauss
were perfect for our occasion.'
Colonel P. Royal Electrical Engineers (volunteers)
'Can I say a huge thank you for such a wonderful performance at
the AGM-as always! You not only alway look great in your outfits
but
you are also true professionals in the way you work & respond
to the audience --a joy to work with.'
United Utilities Employee Communications Executive
'I would like to thank the Carlton Ensemble
for your performances at Manchester Airport 's Skyliners' event at
Tatton Park. Your selection of music was just
right and was appreciated
by our guests. You performance really added to our event.'
Lynn Prime--Senior
Communications Manager, Manchester Airport plc
'Your music at our launch of the Titanic Exhibition at the Science
Museum was first rate as always--and
it was lovely seeing you all again.'
Hill Dickinson solicitors
'Standing in the next room you sounded so good, I thought it was
a recording!'
Joe -- Cunard
Building Liverpool
Thanks for playing a part in our Tatton:10 K Run 2006, an event
absolutely vital to the charity. I'm relieved your instruments came
through
unscathed despite the thunder storm and I had great feedback--
3 reviews on Runners World give you a mention.
Andy Wilson National Events Executive, Cancer Research UK
'Thanks for your skill, enthusiasm and for giving us 'that something
extra' for our Silver Wedding Anniversary last Saturday'
Sue & Rev Colin Butler
Thank you for making our evening so magical. It was so impressive and the music so delightful,many guests commented on your talent the Barge family Carlton Ensemble has performed at these venues:
Albert Dock, Liverpool
Acton Court Hotel,
Adelphi Hotel Liverpool,
Adlington Hall,
Alderley Edge Hotel, Allerton Castle,
Anchorage Quay,
Arley Hall,
Arndale Centre, Manchester,
The Assembly, West Didsbury,
Ashbourne Lodge Hotel,
Ash Farm Country Guest House, Astley Hall Chorley,
Atlantic Suite Manchester Airport,
Bank Square Wine Bar, Bartle Hall, Preston,
Bells of Peover, Upper Peover,
Belfry Hotel,
Belgrade Hotel Bollington,
Belmore Hotel,
Bodidris Hall, Wrexham,
Bodrhyddan Hall, Rhyl,
Bollington Hotel,
Biddulph Grange Gardens,
Bolholt Hotel,
Bolton School, Borrowdale Gates Hotel,
Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham,
Bramall Hall,
Bredbury Hall Country Club,
Bridge Hotel Prestbury,
Bridge End Hotel,
Bridgewater Hall,
Britannia Hotel,
Broughton Park Rugby Club,
Bryn Howel Hotel, Buxton Art Gallery,
Capesthorne Hall,
Cafe Metz,
Carden Park, Wrexham,Castle Armoury,
Chester Town Hall,
Chirk Castle, Chirk,
Churches' Mansions Nantwich,
Cinnamon Club,
City of Manchester Stadium -SportCity,
Claremont Tennis Club,
Clifton Hotel, Southport,
Combermere Abbey, Coronation Street, Cottons' Hotel, Knutsford,
Crabwell Manor, Chester,
Cranage Hall,
Craxton Wood Hall,
Crewe Hall, Crewe, Croxteth Hall, Liverpool,
Cunard Building, Liverpool,
Czechs Winebar, Wigan,
Dalton-Ellis Hall,
De Vere Hotel Whites,
Reebock Stadium,
Dimitri's, Dukinfield Town Hall,
Dunham Golf Club,
Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Accrington,
Eaves Hall Country Hotel, Waddington,
Egerton House, Bolton,
Etrop Grange,
Exchange Quays, Salford,
Eyam Hall, Farington Lodge, Preston,
Fence Gate,
Firgrove Hotel, Warrington,
Floral Hall, Southport,
Four Seasons Hotel,
Frogg Manor, Chester Galleon Pool,
Gawsworth Hall,
George Lawton Hall, Mossley,
Gershwin's Wine Bar,
Gibbon Bridge Hotel, Lancaster,
Glasgow Airport,
G-Mex,Gorton Market, Gorton Monstery,
Grand Hotel, Lytham St. Annes, Grosvenor Hotel, Chester,
Grosvenor Precinct, Chester,
The Grove, Watford,
Haigh Hall, Wigan, Haighton Manor, Preston,
Hanover Hotels,
Harris Museum, Preston,
Haydock Racecourse,
Hazlewood Castle, Tadcaster,
Heaton Hall,Prestwich, Heaton House Farm, Staffs, Hercules Hall, Portmeirion,
High Legh Garden Centre, Lymm,
Hill Bark, Wirral,
Hilton Hotel, Manchester Airport,
Holiday Inn,Liverpool,
Holland Hall, Wigan,
Holdsworth House,
Horncliffe Mansions,
Imperial Hotel, Blackpool & Newcastle upon Tyne,
Imperial War Museum North,
Jodrell Bank, Kindertons' Restaurant , Knutsford , Kingfisher Special School,Oldham,
Knutsford Art Gallery,
Kilhey Court, Standish,
La Pergola, Saddleworth,
Last Drop Village, Bolton, Leasowe Castle,
Le Meridien V & A,
Le Petit Blanc Restaurant,
Lincoln Restaurant,
Lions Arms Chirk,
Liverpool Town Hall,
Llyndir Hall,
Lord Daresbury Hotel, Haydock,
The Lowry Centre, Salford,
Lowry Designer Outlet,
Lowry Hotel,
Lyme Hall, Disley,
Lymm Hotel,
Majestic Hotel, Harrogate,
Manchester Airport -Tarmac,
Manchester Airport Freight Terminal,
Manchester City Art Gallery,
Manchester City FC,
Makro. Manchester Museum,
Manchester Town Hall,
Manchester University,
Manorial Barn,Sheffield,
Manto,
Marriott Hotels,
Marriott V&A , MICC, Manchester, Liverpool Airport, Preston,
Masonic Hall, Manchester,
Mawdsley's Hotel,
Meols Hall, Southport, Mere Court Hotel,
Mere Golf & Country Club,
Mere Hall, Bolton,
Merseyway Precinct Stockport,
The Metropolitan , Midland Crowne Plaza, Manchester,
Millennium Hotel, Grosvenor Square London,
Mitton Hall,
Moat House, Bramhall, Liverpool, Wilmslow Moat House, Wilmslow,
Mollington Hall, Chester,
Mottram Hall, Mottram,
Museum of Science & Industry, Manchester,
Muswell's Cafe Bar, NEC Birmingham,
Mytton Fold Hotel,Clitheroe,
National Museum of Photography, Film & Television, Bradford, Ness Gardens,
Northop Hotel, North Wales,
Norton Grange, Rochdale,
Nose Wine Bar, Didsbury,
Number 15 Wine Bar,Alderley Edge
Number One Club, Mansfield,
Nunsmere Hall,
Nutters Restaurant Rochdale,
Oddfellows Arms,
Old Mill Ramsbottom,
Old Vicarage Hotel, Cranage,
Opera Cafe,
Oulton Hall Harrogate,
Ordsall Hall,
Palace Hotel Buxton,
Palace Hotel Manchester,
Palm House Liverpool,
Park Royal, Stretton,
Peckforton Castle,
Phillips Park Country Club,
Piccadilly Hotel,
Pinewood Hotel, Handforth,
Platt Hall, Portland Thistle Hotel,
Portal Country Club, Hartford,
Portmeirion, Portmadoc,
Priestley College, Warrington, Prince of Wales, Southport,
Quaffers, Quarry Bank Mill, Styal,
Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham,
Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Radisson SAS Hotel , Manchester Airport,
Radnor House AstraZeneca,
Ramada Renaissance,
Reebok Stadium, Bolton, Ridding Hall, Harrogate,
Rivington Barn , Rochdale Town Hall,
Rossett Hall, Wrexham,
Rowton Hall, Chester,
Royals, Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds,
HMS Royal Daffodil, Mersey Ferry, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester,
Royal George Hotel, Knutsford,
Royal Northern College of Music,
Rookery Hall, Nantwich,
Rudyard Hotel, Stockport,
Ruthin Castle, Ruthin,
Saddleworth Hotel,
Scaitcliffe Hotel,
Sackville Gardens Manchester,
Selfridges at Trafford Centre,
Shaw Hill Golf Club, Shaw,
Shrigley Hall, Pott Shrigley,
Soughton Hall, Wrexham,
Simply Heathcotes, South Manchester Synagogue, Springfield House Hotel
, St. Helens Town Hall,St. Mary's Church, Heaton Morris, Staircase House, Square One ,
Stanley House Blackburn,
Stanneylands, Wilmslow,
Stapeley Water Gardens, Stoke-on-Trent,
Statham Lodge,
Stockport Art Gallery,
Stockport Guildhall,
Swinton Town Hall,
Tabley Hall,
Tatton Hall,
Terminal 2, Manchester Airport,
The Gallery,
The Grove, Watford,
The Village Hotel, Cheadle, Prestwich, Warrington,
Thornbury Hall, Staffs, Thornton Hall, Thornton Hough Hotel,
Thornton Manor,
Three Horseshoes Inn Staffs,
Tiger Tiger , Manchester, Trapp Country House Hotel,
Urbis,
Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club,
Walton Hall,
Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool,
Waterside Hotel,
Weetwood Hall, Leeds,
West Heaton Tennis & Bowls Club ,West Tower, Ormskirk,
Whalley Abbey, Whalley, Blackburn,
White Hart, Lydgate,
Whitehall Hotel, Darwen,
Whitworth Art Gallery,
Whitworth Hall, University of Manchester,
Wigan Town Hall,
Willington Hall, Tarporley, Wincham Hall,
Winter Gardens Blackpool,
Woodford Community Centre, Woodford,
Worden Arts Centre, Leyland,
Worsley Courthouse,
Wrenbury Hall, Nantwich,
Wrightington Country Club,
Yang Sing Restaurant,
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