Leah - Wedding/Event Violinist
Violinist in Tampa, FL
Why hire Leah - Wedding/Event Violinist?
I am a professional violinist serving Tampa Bay, Sarasota, and Central Florida. I play a variety of musical styles and am accommodating to your event style and needs. Having over 10 years of professional experience, I am able to quickly adapt to venue specifics and client requests. I specialize in wedding prelude/ceremony music and small party events.
beautiful violin
We invited Leah to play violin for my mother's memorial service. Leah drove a long way and was on time. She was polite, kind, very talented and really made our service a touching and beautiful event. She played the pieces we requested. Everyone loved her. I would recommend her very highly.
Hired by: Kristin P.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: December 27th, 2011
Event: Funeral Service in Bushnell, Florida
Services provided: Violinist
About
Accomplished, versatile, and creative, Leah has been providing violin music to Tampa Bay and Central Florida for 10 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Violin Performance and has studied alongside the internationally renowned Miami String Quartet. She performs regularly with Orlando Philharmonic, Disney/Epcot Orchestras, and other Florida orchestras as needed. In most recent years, she has been booked for nearly 40 solo weddings and events per year while maintaining her symphony career. While classical music is her forte, she has an assortment of popular and show tunes that are sure to suit your needs. In addition to solo work, a string duo or trio may be provided per request.
Leah also has experience in event planning and has a thorough understanding of all the details required in executing a successful, memorable event. Local event planners and wedding services often call upon Leah to play violin and set the perfect atmosphere for their clients.
Personnel
La Dolce Duo: violin/cello duo
Grace Juliano: cellist
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 30 - 150 minutes
Stage/Setup Requirements:
Indoor events must provide adequate lighting
Outdoor events must provide protection against wind and direct sunlight
Set/Song/Sequence List:
Ave Maria - Schubert
Bridal Chorus - Wagner
Canon in D - Pachelbel
Intermezzo - Mascagni
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
Nocturne - Chopin
Meditation from “Thais” - Massenet
Melodie - Kreisler
My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice - Saint-Saens
Prince and Princess Theme - Rimsky-Korsakov
Salut d'Amour (Love's Greeting) - Elgar
The Last Rose of Summer - Irish Ballad
Vocalise - Rachmaninoff
You Raise Me Up - Lovland/Graham
The Prayer - Foster
Opera Selections - Puccini
Amazing Grace; Be Thou My Vision; Come Thou Fount - Hymns/Sacred Arrangements
Annie's Song - John Denver
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes - from Cinderella
All I Ask of You; Angel of Music; Think of Me; Music of the Night - from Phantom of the Opera
Can't Help Falling in Love - George Weiss
Fields of Gold - Sting
I Have Dreamed; Getting to Know You - from King and I
I Hope You Dance - Tia Sillers
I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face - from My Fair Lady
Love is Here to Stay - Gershwin
Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan
Mona Lisa - Jerry Livingston
Moon River - from Breakfast at Tiffany's
One Hand One Heart; Somewhere - from Westside Story
Open Arms - Journey
Over the Rainbow - from Wizard of Oz
Pie Jesu - Andrew Lloyd Weber
Sound of Music - Rogers & Hammerstein
The Nearness of You - Hoagy Carmichael
We've Only Just Begun - Nichols/Carpenter
What a Wonderful World - George Weiss
When I Fall in Love - Edward Heyman
All You Need is Love; Hey Jude; Let It Be; The Long and Winding Road; Yesterday - The Beatles (over 80 selections)
Experience
2006: 50 gigs
2007: 50 gigs
2008: 75 gigs
2009: 100 gigs
2010: 100 gigs
2011: 150 gigs
2012: 100 gigs
Available for Your
Anniversary Party, Church Service, Concert Venue, Corporate Event, Fundraiser, Grand Opening, Holiday Party, Hotel, Luncheon/Tea, Private Party, Restaurant, Studio Session, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception
