Lytingale Music
Lytingale (Lois Henrickson)
43 N Meadow View Dr, Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 606-6749
lytingale(at)gmail.com
Lytingale... "a singing bird of the light"... graduated summa cum laude from the University of Connecticut with a B.S. in Music Education/Voice. She's used her clear soprano voice to sing all kinds of songs, from opera to rock ‘n roll, blues to musical comedy. She plays keyboards, flute, guitar, dulcimers & kazoo, has engineered 3 albums of her original music, and composed over 400 songs.
"Lyte" served as Minister of Music & leader of The Unitic Band for 31 years at Unity Center, where her late husband, Chad O’Shea, was the minister. She has played for at least 150 wedding ceremonies. She teaches private voice & piano lessons, co-teaches Sing for Joy Voice Class, and accompanies, sings & composes for Womansong. Lyte has performed roles at Asheville Community Theater, and as soloist with The Asheville Choral Society, The N.C. Symphony, and The Johnson City (TN) Symphony.
Lyte sings: pop, folk, jazz, classical (including opera), musicals, blues, and rock styles.
Lyte plays:
43 N Meadow View Dr, Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 606-6749
lytingale(at)gmail.com
Lytingale... "a singing bird of the light"... graduated summa cum laude from the University of Connecticut with a B.S. in Music Education/Voice. She's used her clear soprano voice to sing all kinds of songs, from opera to rock ‘n roll, blues to musical comedy. She plays keyboards, flute, guitar, dulcimers & kazoo, has engineered 3 albums of her original music, and composed over 400 songs.
"Lyte" served as Minister of Music & leader of The Unitic Band for 31 years at Unity Center, where her late husband, Chad O’Shea, was the minister. She has played for at least 150 wedding ceremonies. She teaches private voice & piano lessons, co-teaches Sing for Joy Voice Class, and accompanies, sings & composes for Womansong. Lyte has performed roles at Asheville Community Theater, and as soloist with The Asheville Choral Society, The N.C. Symphony, and The Johnson City (TN) Symphony.
Lyte sings: pop, folk, jazz, classical (including opera), musicals, blues, and rock styles.
Lyte plays:
- Keyboard: pop, rock, folk, jazz standards, easy classical, etc.
- Guitar: easy folk acoustic for accompaniment (not classical!)
- Flute: improv or easy classical.
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Fee for music in ceremony (Prelude music, Processional, Solos during service; Recessional):
Outdoor weddings must supply electricity for the keyboard! (Please TEST your extension cord! Really!) If electricity is not available, I can accompany vocals with guitar and/or play flute. |
Deposit to reserve your wedding date & time: $50.
The balance is payable directly to the musician(s) immediately after the service. |
Song Suggestions
I have an extensive collection of music available. If you request a song that I don't have, I will learn it IF sheet music is available and you request it in a timely fashion! (Not all songs are notated into sheet music - check MusicNotes.com for availability.) Just ASK!
 Overlooking the Pacific Ocean... yes, I travel!
Processional: Love is the Reason
Lyrics: Love is the reason that we're here. Today is a day I've waited for all my life. And I want you to know... How I love you so, On this day that we two are one. You and I dreaming our dreams together. Hand in hand, sharing the rest of our lives. And our journey starts with the love in our hearts. From this day, I will walk with you. © Lois J Henrickson (Lytingale) ...by itself for the whole processional... or when the bride appears, changing to... Processional: Bridal Chorus (Wagner) (traditional wedding march, "Here Comes the Bride") |
Other Processional Options:
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Solo with Prayers: The Lord's Prayer (Malotte)
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Alternate Solo with Prayers: Ave Maria (Shubert) |
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Solo:
It Takes All of Me Lyrics: One alone is too alone, I've been that way before. I'm ready now to open up my life to seeing more. There's a lot of loving that I know we could share. It takes all of me to love all of you. I know I don't need you, but I want you just the same. We don't have to play that crazy old dependence game. I don't want to tie you down, I want to help you grow. It takes all of me to love all of you. You don't have to fill me up; I know that I'm complete. But there's a world outside myself that you could help me see. So let us share the wealth we have in being who we are. When you are whole, and I am whole, then we have synergy. We don't have to be the same, or give up what we do. I love you for the differences that are uniquely you. And every time I open up, that's when I learn to grow. It takes all of me to love all of you. © Lois J. Henrickson (Lytingale) 
A backyard wedding on a mountaintop in Flat Rock.... gorgeous view!
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_Solo Songs - for Preludes, for Seating of Mothers, for Solo during the service, or for Recessional
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Recessional: When I'm 64 (Beatles)
OR Recessional: 'S'Wonderful (Gershwin) OR Recessional: This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) (Natalie Cole) OR Recessional: Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke) OR Recessional: Bridal March (Mendelssohn) OR Recessional: Allegro Maestoso from Water Music (Handel) OR your choice! |
I recommend that your ceremony contain no more than 2 solos in the body of the service - this is YOUR wedding, not a concert! No solos is also fine with me.
Extra selections can be played as preludes, or used for recessional. Remember: you can have your favorite songs played at your reception (for your First Dance together, etc) I can also accompany other soloists. |
Other Musicians....
I have played with these people often, and I will be delighted to collaborate with these fine musicians! You may contact them directly to determine their availability and fees, or I will.
Ruben Orengo, violin
Ruben Orengo - Violin
(828) 258-3327. Ruben teaches strings in the Asheville City Schools, plays with the Asheville Symphony Orchestra, and coordinates their "Strings in Schools" program. Ruben holds a B.A. in Music from Mars Hill College and has studied at NC School of the Arts and Peabody Conservatory. Founder & leader of "Picante!", he has played Latin jazz locally since 1992, and is a regular player at Unity. He plays classical, jazz, pop, latin, and rock styles. Dave de la Rosa, guitar & vocals
Dave De la Rosa - Guitar & Vocals
(828) 685-9126. Dave is a singer-songwriter who plays acoustic & electric guitars. He plays weekly at Unity Center with Lytingale and The Unitic Band. He also plays with Tuxedo Junction, Simple Folk, Picante! (Latin jazz & rock), and does some solo performances. He and his wife run Honeysuckle Hollow, a gift shop in Hendersonville. He plays & sings folk, pop, jazz, and rock styles (no classical). |
Georgia Pressman, flute
 Georgia & Lyte
Georgia Pressman - Flute
(828) 254-0574. Georgia has a B.A. in Flute Performance from Florida State University, an M.A. in Music from Duquense University, and a Masters in Social Work from UNC-Chapel Hill. Georgia counsels children & families in Asheville, and is a regular feature of the Unitic Band. She plays with Silverwood Trio (2 flutes & cello). Georgia plays classical, jazz, pop, folk, contra-dance/celtic, and rock styles. Karin Lyle, harp
Karin Lyle - harp, violin, piano,
(828) 456-5807, Waynesville NC Karin Lyle plays beautifully on the full concert harp! She has entertained on harp, violin and piano for over 20 years. From the elegance of classical to the charm of Celtic to contemporary pieces, Karin has the perfect sound for your wedding or event. karinlyle.com/ |