Brazilian Pianist for Minnesota Weddings

Question:

Dear Reverend Coleman,

I saw your wonderful page about wedding music options in Minnesota, and thought I'd drop you a line. My name is Will Lopes, and I sing and play piano for wedding ceremonies and receptions in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area.

I'm originally from Brazil but I've been living in the US since 2002. I recently moved to the Twin Cities. I’ve being singing and playing in weddings and ceremonies for over 15 years now and I’d like to offer my services if you ever need. I have some CDs out, and below is a little biographical information about me and my work. My phone number is 651-633-6479 ext. 123 or (515) 570 6534, and my e-mail is willl@extendgrace.org

Resume:

• Will Lopes holds a bachelor's degree in Sacred Music from the Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and a diploma in piano and music theory from the Music Conservatory of the FS State University.
  
• Lopes has sung for companies as Levi's and Coca-Cola in their jingle commercials. In the summer of 2004, he traveled in a national tour with the Continental Singers Ministries as a soloist. He has worked as an professor at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge.
  
• In addition to his fine piano skills and vocal abilities, Lopes has also been commissioned to write choral arrangements for high schools and colleges around the States. His commissioned works include a medley from Broadway's hit "Aida", Disney's "Tarzan", and an arrangement of the Christmas' classic "Mary Did You Know?".
  
• Today, Lopes works as the Director of Creative Arts and Worship at Grace Church in Roseville, MN.

Sincerely,

Will Lopez

Answer:

Dear Will,

Your services sound wonderful, and I wish you the very best with your musical career!

Warm regards,

Rev. Tomkin Coleman
Minnesota Wedding Officiant & Planner