We couldn’t be happier with our choice of Aurora Music to perform at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. I appreciate the time you took with us beforehand to patiently go over the timing of events and music selection. I also can’t tell you how much I appreciate your professionalism at the event. We were so busy the day of the wedding getting things organized and then preparing ourselves. I was delighted to see that your trio had seemingly magically appeared and was playing as guests assembled for the ceremony, as we had planned, and then discreetly and efficiently moved over close to the tent afterwards to continue during the cocktail hour. It was important to us to have live music at our wedding, and you did a wonderful job. I’m glad I had time to drop by and say hello at the cocktail hour, all three of you were genuinely gracious and kind.

Thanks again for helping make our wedding turn out to be such a great event for us and, as we’ve been hearing, for our guests!

-Jennifer and Dennis, Barrows House, Dorset, Vermont, August 5, 2023

We used Jared as a cellist and we had an additional violinist he coordinated for our wedding ceremony, and it was absolutely beautiful! They played the music we asked for, and all our guests loved the classical music touch. Jared was very easy to work with - highly recommended!

-Hailey Swedo, Chapel of the Snows, Stratton, Vermont, June 4, 2022

Aurora Music Productions is a perfect choice for your event. Jared worked with us and provided recommendations to ensure we had just the right music for our wedding. They are all very talented musicians!

-Lauren Carter, Hildene, Manchester, Vermont, August 20, 2021

Jared and his trio played at our backyard Vermont wedding and could not have made the day more special for us. The music was beautiful and truly created the ambiance to the event. We only requested one song for the processional and then other music that was fitting to the occasion. Jared's music selection perfectly balanced the setting and created a classic, timeless event. The trio played while our guests arrived, the ceremony, and cocktail hour and was very professional and a joy to work with. I would highly recommend Aurora Music Productions to anyone.

-Anya Erz, North Bennington, Vermont, June 19, 2021

The beautiful music Jared and his musicians provided for the long awaited wedding of our daughter was the perfect mix of classical and current with the addition of fairy tale magic. It will be a day we will never forget.

-Cynthia Knotts, West Mountain Inn, Arlington, Vermont, February 27, 2021

I had the good fortune of hiring Jared Shapiro’s quartet for my father’s funeral service. The music selection he suggested was soothing and so fitting, just as we recommended. The tenor he brought in was beyond outstanding, and their performance overall was the most touching, and spectacular! I definitely will be hiring Aurora Music Productions again for my future needs, they truly make any event memorable.

-Kate Madkour, Manchester, Vermont, February 29, 2020

Jared's trio played at our outdoor wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at West Mountain Inn in September 2019 and were exceptional. The music was lovely - many people commented afterwards how talented they were, and how perfect it was for the setting. Jared was extremely responsive and easy to communicate with leading up to the wedding, which made the experience that much better. We can't recommend Aurora Music Productions enough for your wedding or event!

--Mia Kelley, The West Mountain Inn, Arlington, Vermont, September 21, 2019

Thank you for playing beautiful music at Morgan and Chris's wedding ceremony. It was truly lovely.

--Denise Deutsch, Mount Snow Resort, Dover, Vermont, July 6, 2019

Thank you for a wonderful performance. Your music had the perfect touch, completing a perfect ceremony!

--Robert and Nora Knowles, The Old Gray Barn, Rupert, Vermont, June 8, 2019

Our experience working with Jared and Aurora Music Productions was nothing short of wonderful! Our initial consultation was professional, generously provided, and captured EXACTLY the music and tone we wanted for our wedding, including Jared proposing the exact song for our recessional that we had been considering for weeks! Jared was willing to research a piece of Taiwanese Folk music that we wanted for our wedding procession without hesitation. The string quartet performed it beautifully, bringing tears to my eyes before even walking down the aisle. The solo cellist had impeccable timing as I walked down the aisle to J.S. Bach Suite 1 Prelude. The entire process was open, productive, and took into account our budget to provide the greatest quality and performance for each of our dollars. As a film and tv professional in New York City, I can say, without a doubt, that Aurora Music Productions provides some of the highest caliber consultation, arrangement, and performance that I've seen. They are willing to take risks and try something new for their clients and are in communication throughout the process. Thank you for such a fantastic experience for our wedding and for bringing together such a dynamic string quartet.

--Kiera Bratton-Lewis & Coridon Bratton-Lewis, Marble House Project, Dorset, VT, May 18, 2019

I wanted to make sure you understood how much we appreciated your lovely renditions of the Bach cello suites for George and Ashley's wedding. Tears were streaming down my face during the Prelude. You played beautifully and made the wedding unforgettable.

--Seth and Melva Bigelow, Landgrove, Vermont, July 7, 2018

I was lucky enough to have Jared and Aurora Music Productions contracted to play at my June 2, 2018 wedding at The Barrows House in Dorset, Vermont. Jared was recommended to me by my contact at the Inn and I could not have been more happy. In my research, I found it is unusual to have musicians provide you sample music so you really have to make a leap of faith. Jared was very responsive to all inquiries and able to accommodate all of my requests. He purchased music for my wedding that he does not normally play and it was incredible. I would highly recommend Jared to another bride. I would honestly say his music during my ceremony was one of the highlights of my wedding day and still one of the most sentimental parts for me. It was absolutely beautiful. Without hesitation I would request Jared for another special occasion.

-- Danielle Smigowski, Barrows House, Dorset, VT, June 2, 2018

Thank you for the beautiful music for our ceremony. It went perfectly. We really enjoyed working with you. Thanks,

--Krysta Frye and Adrian Kostrubiak, Barrows House, Dorset VT , September 9, 2017

Jared, thank you so much for playing the music for our ceremony and cocktail hour at the West Mountain Inn last Saturday. The music was beautiful and created a perfect setting for our outdoor ceremony. The sounds along with birds chirping made the ceremony feel like a fairy tale. Your talent showed through and we are so happy that we chose you to play at our wedding. And, we really appreciated your organization and reaching out prior to our big day so that we could all be on the same page. Thank you so much for everything!

--Ashley Rahil and Ronald Salvatore, West Mountain Inn, Arlington, VT June 10, 2017

Aurora Music and Jared Shapiro provided the ceremony and cocktail hour music at my daughter’s wedding at the West Mountain Inn in October 2016. Their beautiful music was definitely one of the highlights of the entire event. Jared was extremely easy to work with, very knowledgeable and professional, and also very responsive to accommodating several contemporary song requests that they needed to learn to play. Everyone was very impressed. They are highly recommended and you will not go wrong if you book this group for your event!

--Annette Stanek , West Mountain Inn, Arlington, VT , October 10, 2016

Thank you for the beautiful music provided by your string quartet. It made the ceremony just perfect...every note augmented the beauty of the Vermont setting. We had several very accomplished musicians as wedding guests and to a person they were impressed by the quality of the musicians. And the music during the cocktail hour was joyous and celebratory. It was a pleasure to do business with you; from the selection of pieces, the business aspects, and the performance you were a joy to deal with. Thank you for all that you and the musicians did to make this celebration the perfect romantic Vermont experience.

--Deb Besemer, West Mountain Inn, Arlington, VT September 17, 2016

What can I say?! You guys were INCREDIBLE last night! Thank you SO much for playing at our ceremony and reception. The repertoire was beautiful and exactly what we were looking for - it really made the night magical.

I hope we stay in touch and that we get to hear you play again in the future!

--Alexandra Kravitt, Pawlet, VT, August 20, 2016

Jared Shapiro played two Bach unaccompanied cello suites at my husband’s memorial service, and two years later he, and a violist and violinist played more Bach at my mother’s memorial service. His beautiful playing not only paid a special tribute to my late husband and mother – who would have loved hearing it – but gave all who attended the services an experience that will resonate long after the spoken words are forgotten.

--Anna Dibble, Landgrove, VT, November, 2015

My husband and I would like to thank you for the beautiful job you did with the music for our ceremony! It was just as I thought it would sound and helped make our special moment so much more memorable!

Thank you again!

--Meghan and Nick Kaiser
Chapel of the Snows, Stratton Mountain Resort, Stratton, VT, October 16, 2015

We thank you for gracing us with your talent...the pieces you chose were perfect accompaniment to our wedding ceremony and the festivities at the Dorset Inn that followed.

--Kent Gregoire, Dorset Inn, Dorset, VT, October 9, 2015

Thank you SO much for the lovely music…an incredibly gifted trio for sure! The music provided the spirit for the ceremony and celebration. Julian and Andrea were “over the moon, and I was moved to tears. I can’t express enough my gratitude for your professionalism. These events require attention to so many details it was wonderful to entrust the music to you and know it would be beautiful. And it was beyond beautiful. Thank you for joining us in this special celebration and making it truly meaningful.

--Alexandra Eckhardt, Park-McCullough House, N. Bennington, VT, September 20, 2015

Jared and his team at Aurora Music Productions were such a delight to work with, even cheerfully going along with our ever-changing minds. Their laid-back professionalism and beautiful arrangements (some customized specifically for our ceremony) added the perfect sheen of elegance on top of our already perfect day. Thanks again!"

--Thom Dunn, Seven Springs House, Dorset, VT, June 20, 2015

I wanted to thank you and the entire quartet for playing at our wedding on October 18, 2014. You set the tone for a beautiful and special occasion. Thank you for all your attention, recommendations, and flexibility during the planning process. I heard many compliments on how intimate your music made the ceremony and how festive it made the cocktail hour. You were a joy to work with and I would recommend Aurora Music to all. Thank you.

--Jocelyn Gray, Barrows House, Dorset, Vt, October 26, 2014

I would just like to thank you for making our son's rehearsal dinner a memorable event. Your musical performance was a spectacular addition to a wonderful evening.

Your professional advice and arrangements helped achieve a very enjoyable and successful event!

--John Rindell, Ross House, Manchester, VT, June 27, 2014

Jared Shapiro and Aurora Music Productions were a wonderful part of our wedding day. Jared was very helpful in finding the music we wanted to hear during our ceremony in advance of the big day, and he was great to work with throughout the entire process. The string duo sounded fantastic and we got many compliments from our guests!

--J. Browning, Equinox Resort, Manchester, VT, May 26, 2013

Dear Mr Shapiro: I want to take a moment to thank you for the wonderful performance your trio gave at my son's wedding on June 8. The elegance and majesty of your music matched or exceeded that of the surrounding mountains. Your selections were perfect for the occasion and drew many compliments from our guests. Thank you again for your hard work in preparing as well as the splendid delivery.

--E.N. Gault, Stratton Mountain Club, Stratton Mountain Resort, Stratton, VT, June 8, 2013

Jared Shapiro and musicians provided our wedding music at First Congregation Church and the music for our reception at the Equinox.

Jared was attentive, professional and helped us realize our vision for the day. He and his trio played beautiful renditions of music that we selected for our wedding and were able to seemlessly transition into a more upbeat but elegant series of jazz and salsa influenced pieces for our reception.

Jared worked with us in a thoughtful and supportive way. He always picked up the phone and returned our calls promptly to discuss our music selections, go over logistics and made helpful suggestions which made the process feel like a creative & collaborative one.

I highly recommend Jared and Aurora Music Productions for any Vermont wedding event.

--Katherine Ruiz-Mellott, Equinox Resort, Manchester, VT, September 1, 2012

We did not know too much about wedding ceremony music, but we knew we didn't want a standard line-up of songs, we wanted to have some different choices. Jared was fabulous in suggesting additional processional and recessional marches that we loved; music that had not been overplayed at every other wedding. He also incorporated the traditional Pachabel's Canon, which was the couple's favorite piece.

Our church required that we hire their organist even though we were planning to have string instruments. Jared spoke directly to the organist to coordinate all the music. This helped us tremendously, especially since we were from out of town! It was a pleasure working with such a professional group; Aurora made the string music at our destination wedding surreal!

--Alice Gibbons, St. Paul the Convener, Manchester, VT, August 18, 2012

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