MAZEL TOV!

YOUR Jewish Music Experts

Bride and Groom lifted up in the air during hora dancing

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! 

 

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 has recorded five albums and has written several books about Jewish Music. You will be guided by Chicago’s Jewish Music expert!

JEWISH

Dinner + DAncing MUSIC

SHORT

HORA VIDEOS

FULL

HORA VIDEOS

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Wedding Couples

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CEREMONY MUSIC

This is a complete guide to everything you need to know about Jewish Wedding Ceremonies. Please click on the button, fill out the form and mention you’re having a Jewish Wedding.

JEWISH

INSTRUMENTAL VIDEOS

JEWISH

COCKTAIL MUSIC

AUDIO

RECORDed examples

ALEX KOFFMAN - VIOLINIST

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.
Shully's Cuisine and Events

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Our pricing packages range from $6,275 to $18,000+ with most couples spending around $10,000 for their weddings. We include everything you need at one clear price. For a custom quote, fill out our inquiry form. David will reach out to learn more about your music plans. Ask about special discounts. Thanks!

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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.
Bennett and Shauna
Abbey Resort

THE BENEFITS

OF A JEWISH MC

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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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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
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
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
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

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

AWArds my Jewish mother
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WINNER BEST OF THE KNOT + WEDDING WIRE 18 YEARS IN A ROW

FIRST BAND VOTED INTO THE KNOT HALL OF FAME

VOTED MOST CHARITABLE WEDDING
VENDOR IN THE NATION

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)
(insert) escorted by (insert)
(insert) escorted by (insert)

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.)

Michael and Julie Montgomery
Wedding Schedule

Saturday, October 26, 2024
Chicago History Museum
Chicago, IL

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 Classical Trio

Room Name: Ballroom

Cocktails:

5:30-6:30pm Jazz Trio

Room Name: Portrait Galley

Dinner:

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

Room Name: Ballroom

 

Bridal Party Introductions

Song Played During Introductions: University of Michigan Fight Song

Separate Song Played for Bride and Groom Intro: YES

                        

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

Parents of the Bride: Russ and Laurie Drake 

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 McWillams

Lois Kay              escorted by Dan Fields

Mara Alehandro  escorted by Boris Tiwari   

 

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

 

Song for the Bride & Groom: Let’s Get This Party Started

 

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

 

First Dance: Beyond by Leon Bridges

 

Father/Daughter Dance: The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra

 

Mother/Son Dance: Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion

 

Guests Dance Right Away: YES

 

Announce Cake Cutting: YES, How Sweet It Is by James Taylor

 

Welcome Toast by Father of the Bride Russ Drake 

 

Grace: YES Given by: Groom’s Uncle, Jerry Montgomery

 

First Course is Served

 

Toasts:

Toast 1: Maid of Honor: Kayla Drake

Toast 2: Bridesmaid: Jackie Hall

Toast 3: Best Man: Shawn Montgomery

 

Dancing Between Courses: YES

 

Main Course is Served

 

Bride and Groom Toast: YES

Dancing:

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

Room Name: Ballroom

 

Bouquet: YES Garter: NO

After Party: YES

 

Special Requests:

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

 

Bride’s Mom Laurie Birthday – play Proud Mary

Bride’s Sister’s Anniversary – Jill and Corey