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If you’re planning a Jewish or interfaith wedding, we will take care of all the music you need for your Ceremony, Dinner, and Dancing. We have a huge song list of Jewish music you could ever want. We will play the most authentic versions you and your guests love! Don’t settle for a band that does a generic version of Jewish music; hire the true, experienced Jewish Music Experts with 25 years of playing the Jewish music you will LOVE! We’ll give you the best Jewish music as well as all the American Songs you love! 

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Meet Alex Koffman

Our jewish music director

Alex received his master’s degree from the Conservatory of Minsk in Belarus and studied with Albert Igolnikov of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He’s performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and all throughout Europe, including the Barbican Theater and Vienna Mozart Hall. Alex was featured on recorded six albums and was mentioned in several books about Jewish Music. You will be guided by Chicago’s Jewish Music expert!

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Alex will work with you to choose the perfect music for your Jewish Wedding Ceremony.

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Erev Shel Sho Shanim - Ceremony
Dodi Li (Modern) - Ceremony
Dodi Li (Traditional) - Ceremony
Sholom Alechem - Ceremony
Wedding Niggun - Ceremony
Oifn Pripetchek - Ceremony
Ydid Nefesh - Ceremony
Erev Ba - Ceremony
Etz Chaim - Ceremony
Iti Milvanon - Ceremony
Siman Tov - Mazel Tov - End of Ceremony
Chosen-Kalleh Mazel Tov - End of Ceremony
Kalisky Bulgar(Jewish-Klezmer) - Ceremony
Sunrise Sunset (from Fiddler on the Roof) - Cocktail
Our Love Is Here to Stay - Cocktail
Gershwin Medley - Cocktail
Russian Folk Medley - Cocktail
Polish Tango - Cocktail
The Lark (Romanian-Gypsy) - Cocktail
From the beginning meetings with David, we could tell he was professional and had been orchestrating Jewish weddings for a long time. We felt confident in his skillset and vision for how the night would unfold. His announcements throughout this night were on point. He was super organized and helpful!!
Eric and Morgan S.
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We still get compliments about our wedding band months and months later. Lastly, David himself was very active throughout the reception. This is something very unique to DRM- David isn’t on stage performing with the band, he is the emcee and facilitator throughout the night.
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The Benefits

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✓ Jewish Background
✓ 20 Years Playing Bass in Klezmer Band
✓ Designated Separate Emcee
✓ Accessible for all your vendors
✓ Available to you all night
✓ Works directly with your planner
✓ Allows the band to just play music
✓ Expert Problem Solver
✓ Helps your guests be informed
✓ Works with all your vendors
✓ Gives you complete peace of mind
✓ 26 Years of Experience With Jewish Weddings

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YOUR STYLE

We’ll work with you to create a schedule that fits you perfectly. We match your music to the style of your wedding. You’ll be able to have a complete team of wedding experts working with you from the first call to the last note! We’ll add lots of personal touches and unlimited song requests. We celebrate you! We’ll work with you to create a schedule that fits you perfectly. You can make your wedding as casual or as formal as you’d like. We have 20 years of experience performing a wide variety of weddings. You’ll be able to have a complete team of wedding experts working with you from the first call to the last note! We’ll add lots of personal touches and unlimited song requests. We celebrate you! “He pulled together the kindest, most personal gifts for me and my Knicks fan husband, he went absolutely above and beyond.” – Mia & Jeff

YOUR TRADITIONS

DRS MUSIC has performed for clients from a variety of ethnicities and religions: Italian, Irish, Polish, Jewish, Russian, Latin and Korean, as well as combinations of cultures.  We are familiar with various cultural traditions, so you’ll get all the music that reflects your family’s identity. While our band can play your ethnic requests, you can also give us your Spotify list and we will have our DJ play your traditional music during the band break to keep everyone dancing. OPA! “David’s talented musicians played all the Jewish music we needed including the greatest Hora we could have hoped for. Truly amazing!!” -Laura & Max

YOUR MUSIC

DRS has all the music for your ceremony, cocktails, dinner, and dancing. We’ll help you select the perfect songs from our song list of 2,000-song list. We also have a full-time arranger for all your special requests. We’ll give you the perfect music for each aspect of your wedding. You will be able to work directly with our ceremony music director Alex and have access to our Ceremony Music guide. We’re your friendly experts that will help you choose all your wedding music! “Their band played the exact songs we requested as our guests entered the reception, and worked with us to make our vision of a “moonlight dance” with just us two (as our guests were exiting) a reality. Incredible!”– Shauna & Ben

YOUR SOUND

Our Sound/Lighting Department is led by our expert engineer and his staff. You’ll get the perfect sound system for your particular venue, which will be set up before your guests arrive and adjusted throughout the night. Never too loud and always comfortable! Stage lighting is included, too. We will handle all the loading and set up details with the venue to give you great sound and peace of mind! “The sound for both our ceremony and reception was just perfect. Even our grandparents said the sound of the band made them want to stay until end of the night which was great! Thanks so much” – Lisa & Jimmy

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YOUR LOVE

Our music company is LGBT friendly. We want to help you celebrate who you are and who you love. We treat all our couples as friends regardless of sexual preference. Our music company have been one of the biggest supporters of the Marriage Equality movement and have performed dozens of amazing same-sex weddings. We believe People are People and Love is Love. Let’s celebrate your love together!

“We loved that David treated our same sex marriage with so much enthusiasm and joy. He told us that Love is Love. At the wedding he made our big day so special. He and his band celebrated our love!!”
– Michelle and Lucy

David Rothstein and the band were the perfect band for our wedding. David is very helpful and easy to work with. He is creative and keeps the party engaged with each song.
Marty and Lindsey N.
Butterfield Country Club

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Voted Most Charitable Wedding Vendor in the Nation by Wedding Wire

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Michael and Julie Montgomery
Wedding Schedule

Saturday, October 18, 2025
Chicago History Museum

Michael and Julie Montgomery Wedding

Schedule Overview:

5:00-5:30pm Ceremony Classical Trio (Piano, Violin and Cello )
5:30-6:30pm Cocktail Hour Jazz Trio (Piano, Bass and Sax )
6:30-8:00pm Dinner 8-Piece Orchestra w/DJ
(Piano, Bass, Drums, Guitar, Sax, Male and Female Vocalists, Violin/Percussion, DJ/Vocalist)
8:00-11:00pm Dancing 11-Piece Orchestra
( Add Trumpet, Trombone and 3rd Vocalist)

Ceremony:

5:00-5:30pm – Ceremony Classical Trio
Room Name: (insert)

Cocktails:

5:30-6:30pm – Cocktails Jazz Trio
Room Name: (insert)

Dinner:

6:30-8:00pm – Dinner 8-Piece Orchestra
Room Name: (insert)

Bridal Party Introductions
Song Played During Introductions: (insert)
Separate Song Played for Bride and Groom Intro: (Y/N) (insert)

Flower Girl: (insert) escorted by Ring Bearer: (insert)
Parents of the Bride: (insert)
Parents of the Groom: (insert)

Ushers: (insert)

Bridesmaids and Groomsmen:
(insert) escorted by (insert)
(insert) escorted by (insert)
(insert) escorted by (insert)
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Maid/Matron of Honor:
(insert) escorted by Best Man: (insert)

Song for the Bride & Groom: (insert)

Announce Bride and Groom: (specify how you would like to be introduced)

First Dance: (insert)

Father/Daughter Dance: (insert)

Mother/Son Dance: (insert)

Guests Dance Right Away (Y/N)

Announce Cake Cutting: (Y/N) (song?)

Welcome Toast by Father of the Bride: (Y/N)

Grace: (Y/N)

Given by: (relationship) (name)

First Course is Served
Toasts:
Toast 1: (relationship) (name) 
Toast 2: (relationship) (name)
Toast 3: (relationship) (name)

Dancing Between Courses: (Y/N)

Main Course is Served Bride and Groom Toast: (Y/N)

Special Requests:

(song dedications, birthday/anniversary shout-outs, etc.)

MONTGOMERY/GELLER

Saturday
May 9th, 2026
Chicago History Museum
Chicago, IL

Michael Montgomery & Julie Geller

Schedule Overview:

5:00-5:30pm Ceremony Classical Trio (Piano, Violin and Cello)

5:30-6:30pm Cocktails Jazz Trio (Piano, Bass and Sax)

6:30-8:00pm Dinner 8-Piece Orchestra w/DJ

(Piano, Bass, Drums, Guitar, Male and Female Vocalist, Sax, Violin/Percussion, DJ)
8:00-11:30pm Dancing 11-Piece Orchestra w/DJ

(Add 3rd Vocalist, Trumpet and Trombone)

11:30-12:00am After Party DJ/Sax Duo

Ceremony:

5:00-5:30pm Classical Trio

Room Name: Ballroom

Cocktails:

5:30-6:30pm Jazz Trio

Room Name: Portrait Gallery

Dinner:

6:30-8:00pm 8-Piece Orchestra w/DJ

Room Name: Ballroom

 

Bridal Party Introductions

Song Played During Introductions: Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder

                        

Flower Girl: Jenny Flynn escorted by Ring Bearer: Paul Green

Parents of the Bride: Russ and Laurie Geller

Parents of the Groom: Steve and Cindy Montgomery

Ushers: Larry Porter, Brian White, and Scott McGee

 

Bridesmaids and Groomsmen:

Susan Neman escorted by Kyle Summers

Jackie Hall escorted by Sam Knight

Sonya Ellis escorted by Roger McWilliams

Lois Kay escorted by Dan Fields

Mara Alejandro escorted by Boris Tiwari

 

Maid of Honor: Kayla Geller escorted by Best Man: Shawn Montgomery

 

Song for the Bride & Groom: Crazy In Love – Beyonce

Announce Bride and Groom: “For the first time, Michael and Julie Montgomery!”

 

First Dance: As Time Goes By – Dooley Wilson

FULL, played by band

 

Father/Daughter Dance: Vienna – Billy Joel

SHORTER, played by band

 

Mother/Son Dance: Forever Now – Michael Bublé

SHORTER, played by band

 

Guests Dance Right Away: YES

 

Announce Cake Cutting: How Sweet It Is – James Taylor played by DJ

 

Welcome Toast by Father of the Bride: Russ Geller

 

Grace Given by: Fr. John

 

Salad is Served

 

Toasts:

Toast 1: Maid of Honor/Sister of the Bride: Kayla Geller

Toast 2: Bridesmaid/Friend of the Bride: Lois Kay

Toast 3: Best Man/Brother of the Bride: Shawn Montgomery

 

Dancing Between Courses: YES

 

Main Course is Served

 

Bride and Groom Thank You Toast: Michael and Julie

 

Dancing:

8:00-11:30pm 11-Piece Orchestra w/DJ

Room Name: Ballroom

 

FIRST DANCING SONG: September

 

LAST SONG: Mr. Brightside

 

Bouquet: YES: Single Ladies – Beyonce played by DJ

 

Garter: NO

After Party:

11:30-12:00m DJ/Sax Duo

Room Name: Ballroom

Special Requests:

(song dedications, birthday/anniversary shout-outs, etc.)

Mother of the Bride’s Birthday May 10th: Dancing Queen – ABBA

Sister of the Bride 5th Anniversary: The Way You Look Tonight – Sinatra

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