Performances by Jim Buist

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JimBuist@yahoo.com     Jackson:  (517) 764-7404      Ann Arbor:   (734) 864-5393
Mailing address:  6032 Carbary Dr. - Jackson, MI 49201

My services include playing and singing for Weddings, Funerals, and Receptions. When needed, I have a portable, digital piano available to bring to your location.

Since the early '90s, I have been a church musician at various Catholic Churches in Michigan and Kansas. From September 2003 through August 2006, I was the music director at St. John's Catholic Church in Albion, MI. With this experience, I am very familiar with Catholic liturgies, in particular, including Weddings, Funerals, and Masses. During my time in Albion, I also worked as a substitute organist for one of the local funeral homes playing funerals of various denominations. I have also played and sung for various other denominational weddings.



Base Rates - The prices indicated below are base rates only, current as of December 2006, and are subject to change and adjustment for the individual situation. A firm quote will be given at the time of booking based on numerous factors, some of which include location, overall time commitment, music selections (if new), and working with other musicians.

Basic Wedding: $175 - Includes a 1 hour planning session with bride/groom at my home office, travel to wedding location within Jackson County, MI, set up, playing and/or singing familiar music approximately 15 minutes before the service, during the service (assumes a typical service length of up to one hour), and approximately 15 to 20 minutes after the service as your guests are leaving. Additional fees may be charged for unfamiliar music, practices with other musicians, extensive planning, and/or travel outside Jackson County, MI.

Basic Funeral: $125 - Includes playing familiar music up to 30 minutes prior to the funeral, during the funeral itself (up to 60 minutes), and 15 to 20 minutes after the conclusion of the service as the family and guests are leaving. For unfamiliar songs, practices with other musicians, or travel outside Jackson County, MI my rates are slightly higher.

Receptions: Start at $125 - Includes playing/singing familiar music for up to one hour and 45 minutes within Jackson County, MI. Additional fees may be charged for unfamiliar music, practices with other musicians, extensive planning, and/or travel outside the Jackson area.

Additional Musicians: Start at $75 - I have worked with various individuals with talents in vocal, guitar, flute, trumpet, and drums. Rates for these individual musicians vary and specific quotes will be given to you prior to confirming the booking.

JimBuist@yahoo.com      Jackson:   (517) 764-7404      Ann Arbor:   (734) 864-5393
6032 Carbary Dr. - Jackson, MI 49201