Monika and Peter provided a touch of the alps to a wedding celebration in San Luis Obispo by playing the alphorn surprising guests with unique music from a traditional Swiss instrument perfectly suited for such occasions. As guests arrived, the warm tones of the alphorns welcomed them with a selection of traditional and melodic pieces, setting a serene and joyful atmosphere.
During the procession of the bride, Monika and Peter performed Heilig (“Sacred”), adding a moment of solemnity and grace to the ceremony. Later, after guests were seated for dinner, the alphorns echoed Amazing Grace across the setting, offering a moment for pause and reflection.
We congratulate bride and groom, wish them all the best on their joint path forward, and thank them for giving us the opportunity to bring a special note to their celebrations.
Peter and Jonathan played alphorn during the cocktail reception at a wedding in Woodside, adding a touch of Switzerland to the occasion. Their music offered a special note to the celebration, giving the lovely couple and their guests something memorable and a little different to enjoy.
We congratulate bride and groom, wish them all the best on their joint path forward, and thank them for giving us the opportunity to bring a special note to their celebrations.
The first part of 2025 has been challenging, but alphorn makes good therapy. We have had the most participation when meeting at the Lake Merritt location. Since that location seems to work best, and it’s nice to play by the lake, we’ll continue to meet there for the weekend morning get-together. Because some folks can’t meet on Sundays, we’ll have some Saturday meetups too.
Additionally, Jonathon and Mary have been meeting when their schedules allow at BART stations in Berkeley and Oakland where we have attracted a lot of attention, including on social media, and brought alphorn joy to many.
Jonathon played at the Swiss Consulate at their “Heidi goes AI” event, which was a ton of fun! Many kids tried the alphorn, and enjoyed the experience. I hope that we can continue to bring our natural tones to the Swiss Consulate.
Looking ahead to summer events including alphorn meetings in Washington and Utah, as well as at Swiss Park in Newark.
AlphornsSF is a group of musicians interested in playing the alphorn. We meet every two weeks at locations around the San Francisco Bay Area, including at the Ferry Building in San Francisco, at Lake Merritt in Oakland, and additional locations in the South Bay and East Bay.
Please contact us if you are interested in joining a meeting, learning more about the alphorn, or having alphorn players for your event.