Our music/video sampler page contains sample pieces that can be useful when trying to choose music for your event. The page contains commonly used wedding processional music,wedding recessional music as well as other pieces that work nicely for cocktail hours, wedding receptions or private events. The calming sounds of our flute and guitar duo will create the perfect setting for your big day.
About Us
Duo Sonoroso is one of New Jersey’s premiere flute and guitar duos. Known for their unique sounds, diverse repertoire and professionalism, they are the perfect choice for all your wedding and concert needs. Please read below to learn more about the musicians and their accomplishments.
Darren O’Neill
serves as the Department Head of Music & Media Services at the Morris County Library in Whippany, NJ. He is also a Visiting Specialist in the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ where he teaches private, classical guitar lessons, conducts the Guitar Ensemble, runs the Secondary Guitar program, and administers the Seminar in Historical Research. Mr. O’Neill earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Castleton College in Castleton, VT and his Master of Arts degree in Music from Montclair State University. Both degrees centered about guitar performance. He earned his Master of Library Service degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. As a member of Trio Brioso he gave his Carnegie Hall debut in 1997 as the result of winning the Artists International New York Debut Competition that same year. As a member of the Nova Segno Duo, he has performed and recorded on antique instruments from the historic collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He has also spent significant time editing and proofreading the re-engraving of works by Fernando Sor (1778-1829) under the supervision of Dr. Brian Jeffery, Tecla Publications. His career as a librarian has taken him to the Music Research Division of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Darren enjoys playing as part of the New Jersey flute and guitar duo, Duo Sonoroso. As a music librarian, no song request is too big or small. He specializes in arranging fantastic arrangements of wedding music that includes: wedding ceremony music, wedding processional and recessional music as well as all types of music in between.
Michelle Brick
attended the prestigious College of New Jersey’s music program where she earned a BM in music education, with an emphasis on flute performance. Soon after, Michelle’s passion for music and learning drove her back to school to earn her MA in flute performance from Montclair State University’s Cali School of Music. There she had the privilege of studying with Peggy Schecter, founder of the New Jersey Chamber Music Society and Susan Palma-Nidel, principal flutist of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Although a classical player by trade, Michelle’s interest in different genres of music has inspired her to continue her studies in latin, jazz and world music. She has had the honor and pleasure of studying with world-renowned Venezuelan flutist, Marco Granados and jazz and choro virtuoso, Anat Cohen. As a performer, Michelle has performed as a soloist and in ensembles throughout the United States, England and Colombia. Michelle currently works as a music educator in Summit, New Jersey. Michelle loves working with brides to help them create the perfect backdrop for their dream weddings.
Planning for your event
Let Duo Sonoroso’s years of experience help guide you through the task of choosing music for your wedding or event. We begin by outlining where in the service you will need music and offer a wide-array of options to fill in the blanks. Whether you are a music connoisseur or someone who does not know much about music, we will offer suggestions and help create a musical package that you and your guests will love! Please click on link for more information about our services and planning your wedding music.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? The selections are only a small portion of the music we own and can provide. We have a large collection of jazz standards, love songs, pop ballads and movie titles that can work beautifully for your event. Please ask about our list of wedding songs available!
