The Ariel Consort is a Portland-based chamber ensemble offering an enchanting blend of musical voices. Led by flautist/vocalist Jen Bernard, the Ariel Consort weaves its unique voices into an evocative tapestry of hauntingly beautiful music.

A consort is by definition a highly versatile rotating troupe of musicians. The Ariel Consort can expand its personnel to suit any musical vision, event size, stylistic preference or budget. You can create any soloist, duo, trio or quartet from among these instruments: flute cello violin harp voice piano viola guitar

The flute/violin/cello trio is our most popular ensemble, which combines the lush resonance of the strings with the angelic timbre of the flute. When your ensemble includes the flute, flautist Jen Bernard can double on voice and accompany herself on either guitar or piano at no additional charge. If you enjoy atmospheric sounds and textures, the plucked strings of a harp or Classical guitar can blend beautifully with melody instruments, such as within a trio of flute/cello/harp or flute/cello/guitar. 

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With the combined experience of over 1500 weddings and special event engagements, the Ariel Consort's musicians bring the highest level of experience, professionalism, customer service and sensitivity to assist you in creating your individual soundtrack. Consultation and planning are included in our rates.   We are the "house ensemble" for several prestigious local venues, having established ourselves as the premier wedding music group in the Portland/Vancouver area.

View our clients' testimonials, and a selected list of venues where we've performed.

We pride ourselves on our stylistic adaptability, and can accommodate most any request. In addition to performing exquisite renderings of traditional wedding classics, such as Canon in D, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring or Ave Maria, we have a vast repertoire of Baroque and Classical pieces. We are also well-versed in traditional folk music of Celtic, French and Spanish origin, as well as the darker, haunting realms of Medieval/Renaissance music. We can perform graceful slow airs, slinky tangos, rollicking jigs, weaving canons and hip cafe music, giving you a virtual tour of European musical traditions. For receptions, we even play jazz, swing and bossa nova music, which is marvelous for creating a relaxed and festive atmosphere. Ultimately, our repertoire is highly adaptable to your taste, and we consult with you to create the feeling you want. 

View highlights from our repertoire list. Go to our audio page to download and listen to the music.

Would you like more information? View the Ariel Consort FAQ, or feel free to email or call!

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Jen Bernard: (503)231-1423 | info@lazybullmusic.com

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